Synopsis
Most of us are "praise-illiterate." We want to be kind, but we default to generic fluff like "Good job," "Nice work," or "You're amazing." These are what author Gritapat Setachanatip calls Level 1 Praise—easy to spend, but holding zero long-term value. They feel good for a second, like a sugar rush, but they don't build relationships, resilience, or loyalty.
To become a true "Source of Abundance," you need to upgrade your currency.
Written by an INTP who treats social interaction with the precision of a coding language, 888 Ways to Praise is not just a book—it is a database. It is a lookup table for the socially awkward, the introverted leader, and the parent who wants to raise resilient kids.
Inside, you will discover the "4-Level Ladder" of Praise:
- Level 1 (The Task): Focusing on the outcome.
- Level 2 (The Process): Focusing on the strategy and effort.
- Level 3 (Self-Regulation): Focusing on agency and discipline.
- Level 4 (The Identity): Minting a new character trait in the recipient.
This manual provides 888 specific scripts across every major arena of life:
- Parenting: From toddlers refusing broccoli to teens facing peer pressure.
- Leadership: How to retain top talent by seeing who they are, not just what they do.
- Relationships: Moving from "maintenance mode" to deep intimacy.
- Self-Talk: Overwriting your own inner critic with new source code.
Don't just "be nice." Be effective. Use this manual to turn your words into unlimited currency.