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Jackie Moon, owner of the Flint Tropics and one of the great philosophers of our time lived by one rule. A rule he followed when connecting […]

Jackie Moon, owner of the Flint Tropics and one of the great philosophers of our time lived by one rule. A rule he followed when connecting with others, wrestling with bears or even shooting underhand free throws. This rule is the single thread to peace throughout the world and could be the answer to many of the problems we face in society today. Whether you own a business and are looking for ways to differentiate your team from competitors or you are an individual just looking to get through the day with a minimal amount of disruption or frustration, this rule is essential to your success.

ELE. It flows off of the tongue, doesn’t it? ELE. It’s so simple, yet so difficult. We get so caught up in what’s going on in the world or what’s happening to us, we forget. It’s not about us. Everything that happens in life, all the experiences we have, the material items we own and the opportunities we create are all based off of one thing and one thing alone, relationships. ELE. Simply put, if you want a more fruitful life, a better work product, a happier existence or anything else you desire, focus on Jackie Moon’s one rule, ELE.

Recently, I was scrolling through my Twitter feed and found a heartwarming story of a mother who decided to take in a movie from RedBox. Following her arrival home, she realized she got far more than the recent release of Deepwater Horizon. After opening the DVD, she found $100 and a note that read the following:

“Hello! My name is Marcos. Every month I take $100.00 that I’d normally spend on myself and give it away to a stranger. This month I decided to change it up and put it in a RedBox DVD. You are the 1st giveaway of 2017! I just ask that you put the money to good use. If you don’t need it, give it away. If you need it, Keep it. Have a great day! – Marcos”

The gesture took minimal effort from Marcos but made a huge impact on a mother and her daughter, Liz. Liz even tweeted a photo of the letter which at the time this blog was written had over 30k retweets and 93.8k likes. What that tells me is that there is a large part of society today that not only desires but appreciates the mantra, ELE. The story of Marcos is a tremendous example of one person putting others first and placing stock in the importance of relationships. However, ELE can be even more impactful when implemented within a collective group of people.

Recently, my favorite baseball team, the Kansas City Royals, endured an unspeakable tragedy. One of their star players, Yordano Ventura, was taken from this world after a horrific car accident in the Dominican Republic. What followed was an uplifting experience where a city banded together. We grieved with one another behind the backdrop of a city illuminated in blue. Citizens were welcomed at Kauffman Stadium where they paid tribute to Yordano through the construction of a makeshift memorial, shared stories of his smile and even hugged several players who decided to give themselves to those in emotional need. Our city felt a presence in the remembrance services that took place in the Dominican Republic through the amazing photos of John Sleezer and tasteful story telling of Vahe Gregorian. For one week it felt as though everyone in our city subscribed to the mantra of ELE and it helped many get through a very difficult time.

In closing, there’s a lot of “stuff” going on in the world today. Hate is being spewed at a monumental rate. I myself choose to be different and I hope you will too. Let’s all take a page from the great Jackie Moon’s book and adhere to his one rule, ELE.

EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY.