On Wednesday, I bought a pedestal fan from Aldi for $19.99. Upon putting the fan in my cart, I realized that it came with a remote control. That feature alone had me the next day telling several of my coworkers of my recent find. One coworker in particular told me that she was going to Aldi when she got off work to buy a fan for herself. We agreed that I would put it together for her: we didn’t discuss where that would take place.
LaToya NaShae this part is for you… she kept the fan in her car overnight and brought it to work today so that I could put it together. I was shocked but ready to show her what to do to put it together. I even called another coworker to come see the work in progress, because she was contemplating if she wanted one: now she does.
I’ve learned through this process that sometimes just telling someone about something is good. But when you can walk them through the process, you both – everyone involved, gain a deeper understanding of what it really takes to see something to completion. Every step of the way, teaching and learning is happening. Which in turn affords you the time to see each other’s abilities.
That brings a sense of fulfillment to you because you were of help to someone. It brings comfort to them because they realize that they don’t have to always do things on their own: they learn to receive help.
My Journey, My Story 