The Fred Factor

By Mark Sanborn,

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Mark Sanborn met his postman, Fred, just after he moved to Denver. Fred knocked on his door, introduced himself, and welcomed him to the neighborhood. He also asked Sanborn about himself and how he wanted his mail handled while he was away. Needless to say, Sanborn was shocked. He askedā€¦

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1 author picked The Fred Factor as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

If only my mail carrier were like Fredā€¦ but thatā€™s the point. All of us can ā€œup our gameā€ when it comes to caring for and about others. Mark Sanborn crafted a highly accessible and engaging book that shows how everyone can ā€œbe a Fred.ā€ The line between ordinary and extraordinary is less about resources and more about focus and effort.

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