We can create experiences and situations that foster these breakthrough memorable moments that enrich our connections with others that can move us in an entirely new direction or career path. To be fair, connection is part of their formula, but its purpose is to create more defining moments, which is not how I use the term here. In the book, we have two goals: First, we want to examine defining moments and identify the traits they have in common. It was surprising to learn that we can increase these important moments, and do not have to wait around or be on stand-by wondering what will happen next. In this case, you remember the Popsicle Phone, and how they lead you out the door and wished you a pleasant journey home—but not the average beds.

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One example described in the book was a program used in some places by John Deere that provides extra attention to making the first day for new employees extra special—letting them know that they are valued and welcomed. Secondly, the authors note early on, “Our lives are measured in moments, and defining moments are the ones that endure in our memories. Their books have sold over two million copies worldwide and have been translated into thirty-three languages including Thai, Arabic, and Lithuanian. Think of YES Prep’s Senior Signing Day: the ELEVATION of students having their moment onstage, the INSIGHT of a sixth grader thinking That could be me, the PRIDE of being accepted to college, and the CONNECTION of sharing the day with an arena full of thousands of supportive people.One engineer who built MRIs saw this on a visit to a hospital, how afraid the kids were of this machine and its rumbling, he decided he wanted to transform the experience. But notice that every last one of them was invented, dreamed up by anonymous authors who wanted to give shape to time.

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Most of the examples given in this book are common sense ways to show gratitude, appreciation, and acceptance. Here’s our three-part recipe to create more moments of elevation: (1) Boost the sensory appeal; (2) Raise the stakes; (3) Break the script. It suggests that if we pay attention and work creatively, we have the power to turn ordinary occasions into extraordinary ones. If you are just looking for a good book by a reputable and successful author(s), this book will surely fit the bill. If you want to be part of a group that bonds like cement, take on a really demanding task that’s deeply meaningful.Chip and his brother Dan have written three New York Times bestselling books: Made to Stick, Switch, and Decisive. In this book, we explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work.