You’ve probably heard it said many times in many different ways: It pays to be kind. One man who understood this fact was Fred McFeely Rogers.

Fred Rogers was not only the star of his own kid-friendly TV show (which was called Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood); he was also a song-writer, a puppeteer, and an ordained Presbyterian minister. But more importantly, he was kind to kids of all ages.

Mr. Rogers said, “There are three ways to ultimate success. The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.”

So, if you want to be a real success in the game of life, be kind. When you treat other people like you want to be treated, you’ll always be a winner. Just like Mr. Rogers.

Kindness Starts with You

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
Mother Teresa

Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.
William Makepeace Thackeray

Each day offers many opportunities to do some little kindness for another and to be caring and considerate, understanding and supportive.
John M. Templeton

The happiest people are those who do the most for others.
Booker T. Washington

Always be a little kinder than necessary.
James Barrie

Kindness is the universal language that all people understand.
Jake Gaither

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Aesop

Do to others what you want them to do to you.
Matthew 7:12 NCV