Our shed's cedar shingles survived their last year this year and needed a refresh. This is normally a job that I would have had to do myself. Since Drew is coming up on 15, he is able and was willing to help out. I am used to tackling projects by myself, but it was refreshing to have some extra hands.
At first, we slowed down to figure out roles where we could work together. I demonstrated the importance of keeping straight lines on the shingles and how to nail without destroying the boards. Drew started pretty rough, but settled in to a good rhythm. I did correct and remind him of precision over brute force, but I kept my criticism to a minimum. I wanted him to contribute, but to also not be hating me the whole time while doing it.
Work together with your kids. Even if it slows you down at first, or if you have to correct a mistake or two. Work with joy and share the feeling of completing (or at least working on) a project together. They will become better workers, and will also will have experience working with others.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Thursday, August 8, 2019
3 Rules
I have read so much that I can't seem to place where I stole this idea. It's probably not mine, but more of a combination of concepts that work for me.
This is a short list that is easier read than done, but take it as a challenge to help you be a better person. In fact, if you do these things you will rise above your peers and you will more than likely lead others (be example, not demand) to be better people as well.
3 rules to live by in life, love, work, play...
1. Show up.
Be on time and ready. Put your game face and your uniform on. Be present and don't be distracted from the things that NEED to be done. If you are lacking focus, make a short list and comply with that before you start goofing off.
2. Do the work.
Whatever the job, task, assignment, or project is, just do it. Even if you don't see the value in it, do it. In retrospect, go to your boss (or yourself, if that is who is in charge) and analyze how you can improve or delete this task. You may be surprised that you can change a process and questioning the necessity is OK as long as you are doing that AFTER the immediate need of the task is done.
3. Have a good attitude.
Be that person that makes filling sandbags fun. Do your work with cheer. Find the humor in any situation and use that to keep a good attitude. Lift others up and don't let them drag you down. You are in charge of your own attitude and you DO NOT have to participate in everyone else's bad mood.
This is a short list that is easier read than done, but take it as a challenge to help you be a better person. In fact, if you do these things you will rise above your peers and you will more than likely lead others (be example, not demand) to be better people as well.
3 rules to live by in life, love, work, play...
1. Show up.
Be on time and ready. Put your game face and your uniform on. Be present and don't be distracted from the things that NEED to be done. If you are lacking focus, make a short list and comply with that before you start goofing off.
2. Do the work.
Whatever the job, task, assignment, or project is, just do it. Even if you don't see the value in it, do it. In retrospect, go to your boss (or yourself, if that is who is in charge) and analyze how you can improve or delete this task. You may be surprised that you can change a process and questioning the necessity is OK as long as you are doing that AFTER the immediate need of the task is done.
3. Have a good attitude.
Be that person that makes filling sandbags fun. Do your work with cheer. Find the humor in any situation and use that to keep a good attitude. Lift others up and don't let them drag you down. You are in charge of your own attitude and you DO NOT have to participate in everyone else's bad mood.
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