Living the Golden Rule brings you success in everything you do in life. Think about it. Success in the family comes from how you treat your spouse, siblings, children. Success in business comes in how you treat your clients, bosses, co-workers, etc.

I spent part of the week in Irvine, Orange County, California talking with some friends about internet marketing and marketing in general. The thought came to me countless times that good marketing is living the Golden Rule. One of the most successful men I know is Mark Victor Hansen, the co-author to the Chicken Soup books. As I spent time with him this week it became apparent why he is so successful. He is friendly, positive, encouraging, uplifting, generous, and so full of life. That was while he was presenting. But I also managed to catch him behind the scenes.

I was talking on the phone outside the hotel when I saw Mark Hansen walk out of the hotel to get in his car that just drove up. The car drove maybe ten feet and then stopped. Mark Hansen got out of the car and walked over to a little girl. I hadn’t noticed her standing by the parked cars looking scared. He bent down to talk to her at eye level, grabbed her tiny, trembling hand and began to walk with her back towards the hotel, Mark looking all around as if trying to find her parents. He began asking people if someone had come by looking for a little girl. Shortly after, an anxious father ran towards his found baby girl and took her in his arms, thanking Mark for his help.

I was touched by Mark Victor Hansen’s kindness, and as he drove away I knew why this man was so successful. He was rich beyond rich, but money was not his purpose or drive. It was helping people. He really cared about that little girl. And he did it even though he thought no one was watching.

Remember the Golden Rule today in everything that you do.

Life’s Golden Rule
Editorial Staff