24 Jan 2019 - Maintain a dialogue

The lesson this post is that keeping an open dialogue is worth it's weight in gold.

What I mean about this is that you should pick up the phone, or better yet, meet in person with the people that you work for. Right now, you guys are teenagers, and your bosses are your parents and your teachers. Later in life, your bosses are the ones that determine if you get to continue to work for them. If you are an entrepreneur, your bosses are your customers.

You can fix just about anything. However, if you fail to communicate, you could remain ignorant of a problem. Additionally, having the courage to ask "What can I do to make it right?" will net you rewards, every time you try it.

Ask your parents for help on anything. Ask your teachers how you can make up for a bad test or a missed assignment. Ask your boss what you can do to fix a mistake. It shows humility. When they give you advice, TAKE IT. and then TAKE ACTION to resolve the issue.

2019 Happy New Year!

I feel very hopeful for 2019. I have one high-schooler that got her driving permit (passed her test on the first try) and my son is right behind her next year. We will be adding another car to the stable at our house!

This is the first year in many that I have actually made a list of New Years' resolutions. I used to think it corny, but I have since decided to put my short-term goals into writing and making most of them attainable.

I am going to incorporate these (and new ones) into my life the entire year long. If you don't, they will soon lose their appeal. Since I run on calendars and lists for everything else, why not track my goals in the same fashion?