#575 a minute

In days gone by, people wrote long letters to each other to keep up on thoughts and news. Today, our contacts have become much shorter.  Even an email seems long as compared to a "Like" on Facebook, a quick text, a SnapChat or other modern forms of communication.

On one hand, this makes it much easier to keep connected with people.  No need for a large block of time to write or call; you can say "I'm thinking of you" in a few seconds.  I liken it to sending a postcard instead of a letter.

On the other hand, the speed at which we can communicate elevates expectations about frequency.  Clients, family and friends all have so many contacts coming to them, that if we are out of touch, for many we likely are also out of mind.

How do you incorporate a system to keep in touch with those who are important to you? Instead of being daunted by the prospect, think of it as spending one of your 1,440 minutes each day letting someone else know that they're on your mind.

-- beth triplett
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