My dad, Chubby, had a way of condensing big life lessons into short, memorable phrases. I lovingly call them Chubby Rules. I’d like to share one of his best:

When you think nice, you’ve gotta think NOW.

Chubby

Most of us want to make others feel good. Good about us. Good about them.

That’s an aspiration. The question is how. The answer is NOW.

Dad said when you think something nice about someone, don’t drag your feet, let them know now.  

Don’t let it grow old. You’ll likely forget. It’s more sincere “in the moment.”

Did they have a success? Did they do something good? Are you proud in some way?

Back then you would call; today we also have email and text. Do it before you move to your next endeavor.

People don’t appreciate appreciation; they crave it.
Chubby said, “why not help out?”