No Idle Hands

When I was a kid, my mom would sometimes pick us up from school.

Without fail, we’d find her sitting in the car, reading a book or writing a note. Over the years, she became legendary for it. Everyone—family, friends, neighbors—got handwritten messages from her, just saying hello or sharing some news.

If my mother were still alive, she’d be over 100 and she’d still be writing notes.

Looking back, it wasn’t just her thoughtfulness that stuck with me. It was her use of time. My mom didn’t believe in idle hands.

Maybe it’s my age, or maybe it's the noise of today’s world, but I’ve started doing the same. When I’m out, I pack notecards and a book. I’ve written thank-you postcards from waiting rooms. It’s a small thing—but it matters.

In this age of texts, DMs, and endless “likes,” we’ve lost something valuable. We call it networking. My mom just called it staying in touch.

There’s no app that replaces a handwritten note. No emoji that carries the same weight.

Five minutes here, ten minutes there. Use the edges of your day to make a real impact. Those small moments—well-used—give you more control over the big ones.

And if you need a productivity hack that doubles as a relationship-builder? Start with pen and paper.

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