The most important lesson I learned today at Santander Bank
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The most important lesson I learned today at Santander Bank
Even at a distance, we can sometimes tell if someone is educated, rich, powerful or physically attractive.
But that doesn’t always correlate with smart, kind or honest.
Strong signals might not be the same as useful ones.
Peace be with you
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I learned an important lesson today. This morning I went to Santander Bank in downtown Boston on the corner of Tremont and Beacon Street, as I’ve done many times before. I was greeted by a charming security guard who opened the main door for me and she greeted me with a big smile as always.
At this particular branch, the inner door to enter the bank is always locked and needs to be opened by the bank manager or teller. As I was waiting to enter into the bank I told the guard that I was impressed by how she always has a happy disposition and always greets me with a smile.
As we were both standing waiting for the bank manager to open the inner door, I asked her do you ever get bored? She said no, I love my job.
After my bank transaction, I was walking back to my office and I realized i jumped to the wrong assumptions with the friendly security guard.
But before I tell you the lessons I learned let me share with you another short story;
This is a true story. Some years ago the following exchange was broadcast on a sociology TV program.
An interviewer was talking to a female production-line worker in a biscuit factory. The dialogue went like this:
Interviewer: How long have you worked here?
Production Lady: Since I left school (probably about 15 years).
Interviewer: What do you do?
Production Lady: I take packets of biscuits off the conveyor belt and put them into cardboard boxes.
Interviewer: Have you always done the same job?
Production Lady: Yes.
Interviewer: Do you enjoy it?
Production Lady: Oooh Yes, it’s great, everyone is so nice and friendly, we have a good laugh.
Interviewer (with a hint of disbelief): Really? Don’t you find it a bit boring?
Production Lady: Oh no, sometimes they change the biscuits…
So the lessons I learned going to Santander Bank today:
- Do not impose your own needs and ambitions on to other people who may not share them.
- Don’t assume that things that motivate you will motivate someone else.
- Recognize that sources of happiness may vary widely between people.
Peace be with you
Updated: Boston condo for sale blog 2025
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