The Idea:
Today’s challenge is to send a voice message—not a text—to someone you admire. It could be a friend, a mentor, a past teacher, or even someone you only know online. Tell them, in your own voice, something you appreciate about them or how they’ve inspired you.
Why It’s Good:
Leaving a voice message feels deeply personal—and vulnerable. Most people hide behind texts or written messages because they’re afraid of being heard. But using your voice strengthens your confidence, shows authenticity, and creates genuine connection.
This kind of message doesn’t just boost your courage—it makes the world better. Words of appreciation have the power to shift someone’s entire week. By choosing to speak up, you’re giving someone the gift of real encouragement.
How to Do It:
- Pick Someone You Respect: A friend, coach, former teacher, or someone whose work or kindness has meant something to you.
- Record a Short Message: Just 20–30 seconds is enough. Keep it simple: “I just wanted to say I really admire how you…”
- Send It Without Editing: Resist the urge to re-record. Say it once. Mean it. Send it.
- Let It Go: Whether they respond or not, you did something brave and kind. That’s the win.
Relevant Quotes:
On speaking from the heart:
“The right words, spoken in kindness, can echo for a lifetime.”
~Unknown
On pushing past fear to connect:
“Your voice can inspire. Your story can change a life. Don’t keep it to yourself.”
~Unknown
On the courage to express appreciation:
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
~William Arthur Ward
Takeaway:
Sending a voice message is a small, scary act that builds your confidence and uplifts someone else. It teaches you to speak boldly, from the heart, and to believe that your voice might be exactly what someone needed to hear today.
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