Read at least one biography every semester. between winners and losers read about the failures read about the great men and women read about historical figures American icon stage and film to battlefields to business read all about how great men and women made themselves great and learn from them here are a few to start Ted Kennedy he gets north star am Kristin Chenoweth Tina Fey I’m reading one now on call baker from the Bush administration Barack Obama Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan Kennedy Roosevelt all those guys as well as Michelle Obama Jackie Kennedy all of those. Draft


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Talk about the difference between not feeling comfortable and not feeling safe.


7, 11, 14, 19. 21



Just let a sweet moment be. There’s a time for jokes or small talk, but sometimes silence is best.


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Painful or unpleasant emotions can’t grow if you stay in the present. (Easy way to do this is to focus on your breathing.)


10, 13, 16, 21



Teach tuck to drive


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Practice real-life mental math: Calculate time / age: If someone was born in 1994 how old are they today? Make change in your head: Cost is 14.27, how much change do you have if you give the cashier 20 bucks? Calculate percentages: tips, tax brackets, sales!!


12, 14, 20



Be open to the possibility that you might be wrong.


12, 14, 17, 21



Listen to the radio stations they listen to. Know their favorite songs and artists.


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None of us should ever have to apologize for being who we are.


10, 14, 21



You should feel safe with friends. They shouldn’t try to get you hurt or in trouble. Anyone who makes you feel unsafe is not your friend.


8-15



Be mindful of privilege. Discuss the concept, point it out where you see it.


11-18



If it’s the right thing, if something needs to be done… Make yourself do it. You’re never going to “feel like it.” Practice daily with things big and / or small without complaining.


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Adopting a “do it right now” mentality has done wonders for my self-discipline. Something on the floor? Grab it right now. Thinking about cooking later? Cook right now. Laundry finished? Put them up right now. Home from a trip? Unpack right then. It’s the small things.


8, 9, 12, 17



"Tough times don't last. Tough people do."


11-14



Let go of things that aren’t good for you. Anger, fear, prejudice, obsession, grudges, snark, etc.


16, 21



Fall in love with a person, not a feeling.


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“The Greatest Generation” by Tom Brokaw Listen to audio or read together


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Have somebody take him skiing. I never learned to ski but I hope he learns to ski or snowboard.


6-11



Dream big. Work hard.


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Re-Read "Girls and Sex: Navigating the New Landscape" by Peggy Orenstein.


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Remember that whoever you’re grieving would only want the best for you.


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I’m going to start you in Mathnasium or some other STEM (math) activity. Not because I want u to score high on your SAT but because I want You to be confident in your math skills you will use it every day and it will come in handy no matter what you choose to do for a living


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If you sleep with a girl, always call or text the next day. Don't be a d-bag.


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People learn all sorts of different ways. I found I learn best by repetition (drills) especially true for skills. And by listening for studying. Recording my lectures in college made a huge difference in my ability to learn and retain material. Let’s find what works for you.


14, 17



When they turn 18 they should have a will, a financial power of attorney and a medical PoA.


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If you’re ever in a situation where you’re worried you might need people to believe you in the future, take contemporaneous notes. Write or record what happened, how you responded. Focus on the facts but don’t ignore your thoughts or feelings, include them in your notes. Date and sign it. Keep it safe.


14, 17, 19, 21



“First the pain. Then the waiting. Then the rising.” Glennon Doyle


16, 21



You will never have to hustle for your self-worth. You are worthy of love and respect simply because you exist. Same goes for every other human.


16



Sign up for typing class. (Keyboarding)


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We do what we do and feel how we feel because we think what we think. Our thoughts are so powerful. Let’s take each one captive today and be sure they’re the kind of thoughts we want guiding and influencing the way we live our lives.” -Lysa TerKeurst


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