An easy way to know what important people expect from you

If you asked your spouse or your staff how they define the best possible version of you, what do you think they would say?

Daniel O’Connell, MBA, a 10-year MDRT member from Addison, Texas, sees value in finding out the answer. “From that, you start to see where you need to be, what you need to do and what people need, and then you can build out your framework for your day, your year, your life,” he said. “If I’m trying to be the best version of myself, that will include giving to charity, giving my time, being a supportive spouse, and being a caring, thoughtful boss.

“It means actually sitting down with people and asking, ‘What does that look like to you?’”

O’Connell recognized this is an ongoing process with his wife, and he aims to do more little things for her. That includes preparing coffee every night before bed so it’s ready for her in the morning, which means a lot to her.

“Sometimes that’s what life’s about,” he said. “The little things you can do to show you care.”

See more steps to happiness in “Living a happier life.”

Written by Matt Pais, MDRT Content Specialist