Ask yourself "What kind of man do I want to be?"


14-21



Keep stuff on hand for guests. Be ready to be a good host / hostess at any moment.


16-21



Remind them they’re safe to feel whatever they’re feeling.


2, 12, 21



Being a professional means taking your work seriously not necessarily taking yourself seriously but take the job seriously, you’re there to do a job your income and the income of those around you depend on it is not a joke. It is not something to be played with you made a commitment, honor it. Show up, prepared and ready to work. Be there on time dressed well alert and positive..


16, 17, 21



The opposite of depression is expression.


15



For parties, collect cell phones and put them in a basket. "Parent calls only. Enjoy the people here! They're pretty awesome!"


12



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


15



Look into going to college abroad. Research international universities. Spain, Netherlands, etc.


15, 16



Soap and water go a long way towards fixing many problems.


12, 19



I love that you got chills from watching Wicked. You were 10 and already affected emotionally and physically by music. Bonus points for listening to and acknowledging how your body talks to you.


13, 19, 21



Always wear an undershirt underneath a dress shirt.


13



Struggle is just part of the process. It doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong or you’re dumb. It’s a key element of how we all learn.


11



Look into Rustic Pathways to see the world and do some good.


15



1

Come and go in peace.


12, 15, 21



Send thank you acknowledgemnt for gifts received


1-21



Teen years are a whole other ballgame. Find a community and stay up with trends and news. Check out the website Raising Teens Today.


12



Look into language school. Now is a good time to start learning Chinese, Spanish or Arabic.


5-8



Paradoxical Commandments by Kent Keith.


19



Beware of people that try and rial you up. Who benefits from what they’re saying? Are they trying to sell you something? Are they trying to scare you or appealing to other base emotions or prejudice? Are they qualified on the subject, or do they just have an opinion? Plenty of good, smart people get radicalized


13, 17, 21



YouTube Randy Pauch The Last Lecture. Watch together.


14



You don’t have to choose to be single forever to enjoy being single for now.


17, 21



Hold yourself to account when you screw up but give yourself some grace. Instead of “I’m such a terrible person” ask yourself “”How can I make up for this? What can I learn from this? How can I do better next time?”


10, 12, 15, 19



Everything not saved will be lost. This is true for documents in Word and in life.


16



A person is only as good as how they treat you when they are angry with you.


17



Be open to the possibility that you might be wrong.


12, 14, 17, 21



Fire drills. Practice what to do, where to go if the house is on fire. Have an escape plan.


5-10



Everybody emits energy. What sort of energy do you want to put out into the universe? Your thoughts, actions, prayers, struggles, laughter, etc. that’s all you. Your energy is all your own. Spend some time thinking about what kind of aura to want to have.


17



Born To Dance has lessons and also does birthday parties. A dance class is a good way to get up and out of the house on Saturday mornings during the winter months. It'll be fun at this age - while he's still young enough to enjoy it without being self-conscious. Also a good way to get exercise before he's ready for organized sports.


4-5



Defending yourself from a bear: NEVER run from or turn your back on a bear. Remember the rhyme: “If it’s black, fight back. If it’s brown hit the ground, if it’s white like Similac, frozen bear gonna send u back.” - Mamadou Ndiaye


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