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The word for today is maturity. Have you ever met someone that was mature for their age? What qualities make someone appear to be mature? Maybe it’s their calm presence, or maybe they give insightful comments in conversation. Whatever it is that makes someone seem mature, you know it when you see it. This leads me to wonder if we can increase our social maturity, and I think I’ve identified one of the best ways to take a giant leap forward without waiting on age to teach you this lesson. If you want to be and appear more mature around others, offer encouragement. Immature people are constantly seeking approval, whether it's by posting selfies or putting other people down. Let’s do the opposite, and build others up. You will gain the respect of people who can tell what you’re doing, and they’re ultimately the people you’ll want to be around.

Today’s concrete challenge is to offer one encouragement. Maybe you know someone who’s going through a hard time, or maybe you just want to say “hey” to a friend and tell them they’re awesome. Don’t be surprised if people start to see you as an encouraging and mature person just because you’re intentional about encouraging them.

If you want to commit, say the following phrase: “I will encourage you.”

I’ll keep the music playing while you get it done, and don’t miss the soundtrack at the end of this episode.

Before you go, repeat the following soundtrack, “I am the kind of person who is mature.”

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Check back tomorrow for a new challenge. Until then.

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