Whyis it that westillget a tiny thrill from checking the mailbox each day? Rationally, we know whatsinthere: bills we dont want, catalogs we never ordered, and that bulky Valpak stuffed with coupons well never use.But somehow, despite the noise, theres a quiet hope we might find something meaningful. Something personal. Something real. Maybe even a long-lost penpal letter.And every onceina while, we do.There it is your name, writteninpen. Ahandwrittenenvelope. Andinside? A genuine thank-you note. No automation. No massemail. Justinkon paper and real human appreciation. That little envelope has the power to elevate your entire day.WHAT AMERICAS WORKING CLASS REALLY WANTS, AND WHY POLITICIANS KEEP IGNORING THEMIna society obsessed with social media, texts, AI, speed and automation, thehandwrittenthank-you note has become an endangered species. But let me tell you: this lost art isnt just a sentimental throwback its a powerful tool that can accelerate your career, grow yourbusiness and make you more money.WhyI Write 5 To10 Thank-YouNotesEvery WeekForover25 years, Ive never stopped writinghandwrittenthank-younotes. Its not because I have time to kill trust me, I dont. Its because Ive seen the ROI firsthand.When you take five minutes to write a thoughtful message that says, "I see you, I appreciate you," it sticks. It differentiates you. Andinbusiness, differentiation is everything. The whole THX thing on text just isnt cutting it.These arent generic "Congrats!" or "Well done!" scribbles. Theyre sincere expressions of gratitude direct, personal, and specific.Intodays digitally distracted world, the impact of that kind of authenticity is impossible tooverstate.THE IMPENDING AI-DRIVEN JOBLESS ECONOMY: WHO WILL PAY TAXES?We liveina 24/7, always-on environment where texts,emails and Slack messages fly by faster than most people can process. But when someone receives ahandwrittennote, they pause. They engage. They remember.Want to Get Ahead? Start Here.Let me cut to the chase: if youre serious about building a successful career, expanding your network, or scaling yourbusiness, you need to resurrect this simple practice.Want to nail the secondinterview? Want clients to remember you and refer you? Want to create real centers ofinfluenceinyour life? Want to build a reputation as someone whogets it? Then start writing thank-younotes.Why? Because almost no one does it. Your competition is too busy or too lazy. That means you have a wide-open opportunity to create emotional resonance where others barely make an impression.THIS IS HOW DONALD TRUMP CAN TERMINATE TARIFF TURMOILRecently, I was on former Congresswoman Mary Bonos podcast "Sagely Speaking." It was humbling to be on the podcast beinginterviewed by her, but after the podcast I took the time to write ahandwrittenthank you and send out a small token of my appreciation for having me on the show.These are the small things you can be doing every day to improve your career andincrease your bottom line.Leaders Say "Please" and "Thank You"Youd be shocked how many people go through their careers expecting things from others without offering even the most basic courtesies. "Please." "Thank you." Common words, uncommoninpractice.Want to build real loyalty within your team? Start showing appreciation. Say thank you out loud,inwriting,inpublic. It costs nothing, and it earns everything: trust, morale, retention.And if youre abusinessowner or executive, hear this: culture starts at the top. I lead by example. Since launching my companies more than 18 years ago, Ive made it a point to write cards every single week. Real cards, with realink.3 WAYS TRUMP CAN DELIVER AN ECONOMIC 'GOLDEN AGE' FOR AMERICAAnd the response? People young and old actually thankme for sending a thank-you card. Thats not strange. Thats a signal. A signal thatintodays economy, emotionalintelligence is as valuable as financialintelligence.The Hidden ProfitinPaper andInkHeres what nobody teaches youinbusinessschool: relationships build revenue. Appreciation drives referrals. Consistency earns loyalty.When you write thank-younotesconsistently, you strengthen your reputation, multiply your touchpoints and turn acquaintancesinto advocates. That translates to better job offers, warmer leads and stronger partnerships.Inshort it makes you money.Try this: commit to writing onehandwrittenthank-you note per day for a year. Thats 365notes. Do it with heart. Be specific. Be real. Then sit back and watch what happens.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONPeople will call you. Theyll refer you. Theyll think of you when opportunity arises. Because you didnt just transact you connected.The Bottom LineThehandwrittenthank-you note isnt just a courtesy. Its a career strategy. Its abusiness-growth tactic. Its a leadership move.So, if youre looking for the next "life hack" to level up your career or stand outinyourindustry, you dont need an AI tool, a digital funnel or a viral post.You just need a pen, some paper and five minutes a day.Gratitude isnt old school. Its smartbusinessand smartinlife. Andina world where everyones rushing to go faster, the ones who slow down and saythank youwill be the ones who go furthest.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE BY TED JENKIN