We had some friends over for coffee and cake. Instead of just playing music from a speaker, I put on a lo-fi mix on our TV. Like most music videos of this kind, it featured a drawn wallpaper image. In the background, there were two cute hamsters, sitting, sipping tea from their cups.
It was only a small detail, but my gut told me the hamsters would be a hit. And sure enough… “Ha, how cool are those hamsters!” one guest eventually said.
We don’t put effort into details because we’re certain they’ll get noticed. We do it because we trust that, in the long run, they will matter.
A funny hamster picture might make someone’s day. A clean sink could inspire them to organize their home. And sprinkles on the cake may make them want to bake again for the first time in years.
Show up for the details. Even without moving, two hamsters in the background can spark their own kind of momentum.