Book: “victory. Stand!” By Tommie Smith


14



Some people have more money than sense. Just because u can afford something doesn’t mean you should buy it.


15



Rent kayaks.


14-16



No matter how smart you are or how much you know, you still don’t know everything. ALWAYS be willing to learn and to change your position when faced with new information or perspective.


15, 20



My favorite version of myself is when I’m not worried about what others think of me. I


11, 13, 15, 17, 21



Sometimes it’s easier to describe what a thing is *not* than to describe what it is.


14, 21



Great article on making math fun: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/how-to-get-reluctant-children-to-embrace-math/2014/03/04/4be99e46-959d-11e3-8461-8a24c7bf0653_story.html


6



Maria Shriver has lots of great parenting advice. One of my favorites is (paraphrased): “Children need what you need: to be seen, to be talked to, to feel safe and loved.”


Infant



Let’s talk about hungry kids. What can we do to help? Donate? Volunteer? Start a Little Free Pantry?


9



1

People want to be heard. Listen to your clients, even when they're upset. Don't make excuses or anything, just let them talk. They mostly just want to be heard. Once they're calm, you can solve the problem.


21



Google earth app means there's always a globe at hand. Point out states, countries or oceans when we hear about them.


4-9



Start saving money early. Save as much as you can. There are plenty of things worth spending your money on, but be mindful about your money - Don’t p*ss it away.


15, 20



Never any point in arguing with drunks or fools.


17



Write your own job description. When you've been around long enough to know what you're good at and can identify what needs in the company you can help with.


21



ABC's of video game addiction: Autonomy, Belonging, Control. Try to find ways to developing these things in areas outside of gaming. Games are great, but not at the expense of everything else.


1Infant-13



Guard your health and fitness as if it were your most valuable possession. (It is.)


14, 17, 21



The opposite of addiction is connection.


11, 14, 17, 20



In professional setting: Limit one exclamation point per email, if any. Definitely no emoticons.


19



Have them practice making trade offs based on their financial priorities. For example: Pedicure or movie?


9



Go to Montgomery County Fair


5-14



My biggest regret is wasting my energy on people who didn’t think much of me. You can’t make someone love you. It’s a mystery what brings people together. You didn’t do anything wrong, you just need to let go and spend your light on people who bask in it.


17



Mackinac Island trip


10



Any thought about self-harm is like a “check engine” light going off for your brain. Seek professional help. You will recover.


12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21



Purchase book "All Are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold to prep him for kindergarten.


5



Home is where people love you.


21



People who have something to prove are dangerous to themselves and others. We are all worthy of love. Remember that.


11, 13, 17, 19, 21



Plan a trip to New York City to see Hamilton.


15



There’s a big difference between being tired and being fatigued.


19