Your Golden Chain

Your Golden Chain

Yvette Bernosky B.Ms, C.P.T

Executive Coach

Causing an abrupt scene in the middle of a fine restaurant, Mr.Robbins insisted that his waiter bring out the manager. Timidly walking off to find his supervisor, he feared what would come. As the manager approached, he was also on edge; Mr. Robbins stood up and passionately began expressing the type of service he just received. With great appreciation, he said this fine young man has just given us a five-star experience. His kindness and attention to detail made our family's dining experience a memorable one. 

Mr. Robbins then insisted that the manager consider giving him a raise. 

With that, the surrounding patrons broke out in applause. Not only did the waiter get that raise, but Tony hired him for a leading sales role for one of his companies years later.  

This story is an example of the Golden Chain, shared in Tony Robbins's book Unleash The Power Within. The waiter's kindness impacted Tony’s heart, which wasn’t forgotten.

Have you ever considered what caused you to arrive at your current life circumstances?

Were you in the right place at the right time or in the wrong place at the wrong time?  

What types of relationships did you form that helped you get here? 

It’s easy to forget how woven into each other's lives we are.

I can reflect on many opportunities that sparked from somewhere along my chain. 

Take a moment and think about your life.

Can you remember a specific situation in which you went from point A to point B and all the links in between?

The links that bond us together are endless in both directions, from our past to our futures. 

It’s essential, however, to maintain the chain. 

Now and again, we may encounter a kink that needs to be straightened. 

The gold may begin to tarnish and need to be polished.

Or a link may become weak and require strengthening.

This adage is about the relationships we have with each other.  

Are we kind to one another?  

Do we act out of compassion?

Are we looking out for each other's best interests?

Are we transparent?

And do we remember to pick up the phone when time has moved us apart?

As the golden chain is constantly in motion, you never know what the future may hold. 

Someone may open the door to a new horizon for you; better yet, you may do the same for someone else.

As mentioned before, your acts of kindness are the key.

Kindness not only impacts the hearts of others but is the link that holds the chain together.

My best to you and all the positive relationships in your life and where they may take you.

Yvette