“Makes Me Think” will make you think and more
Everyone has a story; some more compelling than others. Unfortunately millions of these stories go untold. However, thanks to a new site called MakesMeThink.com people have to ability to share their own amazing stories from life and read others.
Makes Me Think was founded by husband and wife team Marc and Angel. According to their about page MMT is; “…an online community where people share daily life stories that provoke deep thought and inspire positive change.”
They go on to explain their motivation for creating Makes Me Think; “Sometimes the most random everyday encounters force us to stop and rethink the truths and perceptions we have ingrained in our minds. These encounters are educationally priceless. They spawn moments of deep thought and self-reflection that challenge the status quo and help us evolve as sensible individuals.”
I personally can’t get enough of MMT. I check it at least once in the morning and once at night. When reading through the various stories, I find myself not only thinking, but going through a whole range of emotions from happiness to sadness to amazement.
Some of my favorite stories so far are:
“Today, I visited my grandpa at his retirement home. At 87, he always seems so happy. This morning I asked him, “How come I never hear you complain about your age like everyone else here?” He replied, “I have no complaints about growing old. Many folks are not fortunate enough to have the opportunity.” MMT” – by Seven
“Today, while I was driving my grandfather to his doctor’s appointment, I complained about hitting 2 red lights in a row. My grandfather chuckled and said, “You always complain about the red lights, but you never celebrate the green ones.” MMT” – by bange
“Today, I waited on an elderly woman at the local restaurant where I work. She left me a $90 tip on a $10 tab with a handwritten note that said, “I’m 86 and I can’t take this money with me. So please spoil yourself with it.” MMT” – Drew
“Today, my father told me, “Just go for it and give it a try! You don’t have to be a professional to build a successful product. Amateurs started Google and Apple. Professionals built the Titanic.” MMT” – by McGong
“Today, my company employs 130 intelligent individuals and turns a net profit of nearly $500K a year. I started this company 10 years ago after I was laid off by IBM. If they hadn’t laid me off, I might still be working in a cubicle at IBM today. MMT” – by Bill
“Today, I learned that not everything people say behind your back is bad. Actually, some of the nicest things that have ever been said about me were never mentioned to me directly. MMT” – by Dan
I highly urge you check out Makes Me Think and bookmark it.
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Thanks for this post Andrew. It’s very inspiring and gave me quite a boost on this gray, wet Seattle day. One quick story:
I was doing a remodeling job in an elderly woman’s house when I informed her that I needed to leave early “because I ‘had’ to play soccer that evening with my team.” She got very agitated, pointing a figure at me, “Listen here young man (I was 28 at the time), you mean to say that you ‘get’ to run and play. Don’t ever forget to appreciate that.”
Needless to say, I left that day feeling embarrased.
But 22 years later, I think of that woman every time I have the opportunity to run, jump and play and ‘can’ appreciate every moment.
Hey Patrick,
Glad you liked the stories on MMT. When you get a few minutes make sure to check the whole site out.
That’s an awesome story! It’s amazing how little events, advice, and talks with people can stay with us for so long and change the course of our lives. It makes me think!
-Andrew
Wow! Thanks for sharing MMT with the world, Andrew.
Keep up the great work over here.
You’re very welcome! Keep up the great work at MMT too!
-Andrew
Wow, thats pretty cool, and it does make you think, I like it.
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