Karin means business folks! She sent out a press release, is blogging about it and was interviewed April 1st on a Swedish radio station (the blog & interview are in Swedish of course!)

We are of course thrilled that she started her very own campaign of guerilla goodness out there in Sweden and will be updating this particular blog post daily with a link to her latest Boom Boom!

Enjoy! And don’t forget to comment, share & cheer her on folks! Boom Boom!

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Day 1:

Story Title: “My first Boom Boom! started with a big bang”

Card #1: Buy a stranger a cup of coffee

“I started with a bang. I bought coffee for not one, but three Danish ladies. This means that I spread my first card internationally. It wasn’t that easy. Why…”

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Day 2:

Story Title: “Sliding Doors”
Card #2: Holding the door open for people

“Today’s mission was both easy and difficult. Easy because it’s something I almost always do. Difficult because it is a national holiday in Sweden. Offices and…”

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Day 3:

Story Title: “SMS, old eggs and young hen”
Card #3: Ignore your cellphone if it rings, dings, sings, etc. if you’re in the middle of a conversation with a person.

“The most challenging was not when the phone rang, but when I got a text message. My fingers were itching to pick up my I-phone and…”

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Day 4:

Story Title: “A Star is Born”
Card #4: Write a letter to a teacher or mentor that made a big impact on your life.

“I have many people who inspire and motivate me. Right now, I would like to send an extra thank you to Ralf Mansson a bit extra. An extremely skilled…”

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Day 5:

Story Title: “Unexpected hair tip”
Card #5: Give 5 genuine compliments in one day.

“This was super fun. I challenged myself and gave compliments also to strangers. It was great to see people light up and…”

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Day 6:

Story Title: “No parking ticket in sight”
Card #6: Pay for the toll behind you, add money to a parking meter, or…

“…After 5 minutes, a car showed up and I threw myself over it. – I am paying for you parking ticket, I shouted and banged on the glass…”

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Day 7:

Story Title: “Good looking trash”
Card #7: Next time you see trash on the ground, pick it up & throw it away.

“…What can I say? It is simply impossible to pick up good looking men and trash on the street at the same time…”

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Day 8:

Story Title: “You Rock My World!”
Card #8: Contact someone you haven’t spoken with in a while.

“Today I called Madeleine – my old La Prairie friend. I have thought about her many times, but haven’t come around to make the call and I actually have a bad conscience over this…”

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Day 9:

Story Title: “Just a simple thank you”
Card #9: For one day say please and thank you in all your interactions.

“A simple, but effective way to get people to smile. Nothing special to tell, more than that it felt really good doing…”

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Day 10:

Story Title: “I wanted onion on mine!”
Card #10: Unexpectedly pick up the tab, even if it’s not a special occasion.

“…so I simply pick up the tab for an elderly man, after me in the Burger King queue. His response?…”

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Day 11:

Story Title: “Good Morning!”
Card #11: Write a joke on a sticky note and leave it for someone to find.

“This was great. Tonight, I have placed a post-it with a funny joke on each neighbour’s door, on the entire sixth floor…”

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Day 12:

Story Title: “A role model”
Card #12: Write a letter to someone with pen and paper.

“I chose to write a letter to my niece Maria, since she often sends greetings spontaneous when you least expect it. A girl who courageously continue to face life, regardless of what…”

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Day 13:

Story Title: “Peace of mind”
Card #13: Go to a park, open lot, alley way that’s full of trash and clean it up.

“Today I needed to gather strength from nature. Hours walking in the forest gave me the peace of mind I so badly needed…”

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Day 14:

Story Title: Happy “extra everything”
Card #14: If someone in line is short a few cents, help them out.

“Ouch, ouch, ouch! It was nearly that the good deed of today didn’t happen…”

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Day 15:

Story Title: “My brother got the wildcard!”
Card #15 Wildcard: Commit the radical act of kindness of your choice.

“Since my brother from Stockholm came to visit today, I surprised him a little extra…”

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Day 16:

Story Title: “Outstanding service from Pelle at Ballou”
Card #16: Recognize outstanding customer service with a note or phone call.

“I called up the manager of the person who gave me good service and told him what a valuable employee he had…”

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Day 17:

Story Title: “Frida, Tobias and Maivor”
Card #17: Introduce yourself to that person you see everywhere whom you smile at, but don’t know.

“I always say hello to my neighbours, but I have never introduced myself personally to…”

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Day 18:

Story Title: “P as in Problem”
Card #18: Put money in a parking meter when you’ve seen that it’s run out.

“Impossible task, since it is Sunday and free parking in most places. Simply had to catch…”

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Day 19:

Story Title: “Toilet Trouble”
Card #19: The next time you see the need, speak up for what is right.

“A mother with her little daughter came in and asked to borrow the toilet. Unfortunately, says the waiter. The toilet is only for…”

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Day 20:

Story Title: “Lovepost”
Card #20: Leave a note of praise, encouragement or love for someone to find.

“Gave a positive note in an unexpected place for a person I like…”

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Day 21:

Story Title: “Spotless laundry room”
Card #21: Wash something for someone unexpectedly.

“…Washed and polished machines, dryers and drying cabinets. Pure shining and hopefully happy neighbors…”

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Day 22:

Story Title: “Thanks David!”
Card #22: Genuinely thank that person you’ve been forgetting to thank.

“…Because you helped me with the blog. For your fights with Crystone. For you sending me interesting material, which I may be…”

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Day 23:

Story Title: “Extra tip”
Card #23: The next time you tip someone, be overly generous. It’ll make their day.

“…and gave generous tip to a surprised young woman. Short and…”

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Day 24:

Story Title: “Ask forgiveness and be forgiven”
Card #21: Apologize (you know to who).

“…The difficulty is not always to ask for forgiveness. Sometimes it seems that the forgiving part is more difficult…”

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Day 25:

Story Title: “:-)”
Card #25: Smile and say hit to everyone you pass today.

“Someone said: You can never give away a smile, you always get it back. Today I have smiled and said hello to…”

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Day 26:

Story Title: “My last Boom Boom! Card”
Card #26: Wish someone a happy half birthday.

“My last card. One of the most difficult as well, it would turn out. No one had a half birthday right now. But shame on me for…”

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Thank You!

Here’s a shout out to Special Agent of Altruism, Karin Tyden from Sweden, who just completed every card in the deck over the last 26 days! Wow! That is some serious Boom Boom!

Her dedication and thoughtfulness has been inspiring and we’ve loved reading her posts as she has spread the word of Boom Boom! in her native country. We are so grateful to her for diligently dispensing doses of guerrilla goodness this last month. It’s been a fun to watch and we look forward to seeing more of her  with Everyday Boom Boom! and Say Something good.  Who knows…maybe she’ll even start another deck!

Karin, you are awesome! Many thanks for your kind hearted desire to make Boom Boom! global!

Boom Boom!

And, here’s a little fun fact about Diane…when we crossed over into four digit territory a few weeks ago, it was none other than one of Diane’s posts that heralded that 1000th Boom Boom! benchmark. Nice work.

Thanks, Diane, for being a Revolutionary of the highest order!

Now, rock on with your bad self!

Boom Boom!

Now we come to find that today, July 16th, is none other than National Get to Know Your Customer Day! That means we want to know more about YOU! We are excited because  it’s another great opportunity to learn even more about our loyal Boom Boomers!

So, take a second and tell us one (or two) simple things about you…Where are you from? What do you love? What do you not love? What are your favorite foods? Pets? Drinks? Movies? Who’s your hero? If you could be any color what would you be? We aren’t picky about what you tell us, just tell us something!!

You name it. We want to know about it. Who you are & what you are about, right here, right now?!
Boom Boom!

I have registered on Boom Boom. Here’s what I’ve noticed since doing so. I’ve kept the cards visible, right next to my computer, and sorted through them five or six times. (That’’s surprising to me, since my desk space is very small). Their message impacts me. It elevates my thinking of my acts of kindness to a new level…”shapes the world”. I like that. And it makes me more vigilant for occasions to do more. I like that. Maybe somewhere in your messages to consumers of the Boom Boom Cards you could acknowledge, (maybe you do, and I’ve overlooked it), that it is okay to DO the act first, and find the card that suggests it later…and still note it on line. For example, I’ve been getting emergency calls from an old friend, in need, in Oregon. I’ve spent time on the phone, and sent notes and gifts of encouragement. I think I’m a bit more available than I may have been post Boom Boom.

This is exactly why we created this. What a great note to receive… thanks for taking the time to send this to us V.Morgan Scott!!

Boom Boom!

Now that’s good work, ai5010.

Boom Boom!