Mark Sanborn's The Fred Factor

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Since you have most likely read the book “The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn, you should know who Fred the postman is. Fred had the awesome just plain out awesome capability of doing the extraordinary in the ordinary job of a postman. This book is about Fred’s most admirable qualities, his kindness, overachieving work, and listening skills. Kindness is a quality most people may have, but nothing like Fred’s kindness. I say this because Fred never let a bad day affect the way he treated others he ring into. Like when he first met Mr. Sanborn and andy time he seen him, Along with taking other people's situations in consideration , like for Mr.Sanborn traveling a lot, he kindly held his mail or hid it for him until he returned. Being an overachiever

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