Consider this quote from motivational speaker Zig Zigler, "You can literally force yourself to be courteous, happy and enthusiastic with every person you meet. After you have forced yourself to be so for a short period of time, the habit takes over." Isn't this the way of many things? If one runs often, he or she becomes faster. If one lifts weights regularly, he or she becomes stronger. If one reads and studies, he or she will become smarter. Likewise, if one practices being a better person, then a better person he or she will become, and this leads to self-fulfillment and personal happiness. Additionally, being courteous makes others happy, particularly as it reassures them of the potential of humanity from humanity.
It is hard to measure the true value of a good act. Just remember, it was the courteousness and kindness of a single British Scout escorting William Boyce through the London fog, refusing pay as he was performing his Good Deed Daily, which inspired Boyce to start the program in America. This act of kindness 114 years ago enabled an estimated 110 million Americans to participate in the Boy Scouts of America. Like this Scout, let your courteousness serve as an example for others and as a catalyst for positive change.
A Scout is Courteous.