The other day I saw someone wearing a shirt that said, “Be a good human.” And I thought… well, duh. But then again, the fact that it even needs to be written on a T-shirt tells you something, right?
And honestly, isn’t it kind of wild that we even need that message? But we do. Because the truth is, being kind and doing the right thing isn’t always the example set for us—especially by people in positions of power. That’s why it’s on us to model the behavior we want to see in the world.
Be a good human.
Be kind.
Treat others the way you’d want to be treated. (Yep, the golden rule still holds up.)
I’m not religious, but my family celebrates Jewish and Ukrainian traditions, and I do believe there’s something bigger than us—call it God, the universe, energy, whatever resonates with you. And I think our actions carry energy. What we put out into the world comes back in some way. So why not make it good?
Being a good human doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. It’s the small stuff. Smile at a stranger. Actually ask the cashier how their day is going instead of mumbling “thanks.” Compliment someone’s shoes. Those little things matter more than we realize.
For me, as a trainer at Burn Boot Camp, my goal has always been simple: show up as the best version of myself. Not just so people get a great workout, but so they want to come because of how it feels to be in the room. In fact, this morning a member told me she came because she saw my name on the schedule. That’s the kind of thing that makes me want to keep being better—not because I coached her through push-ups, but because she felt encouraged and welcomed.
So here’s the challenge: how can you be a good human today? Maybe it’s holding the door. Maybe it’s letting someone merge in traffic without dramatic eye-rolling. Maybe it’s giving yourself a break and being kind to you.
“Being a good human isn’t about perfection—it’s about choosing kindness in the everyday stuff.”
Because at the end of the day, people won’t remember your to-do list, your emails, or how perfectly folded your laundry was. But they will remember how you made them feel.