The Lost Art of Thank-You Notes

I ended up being so glad I’d spilled that soda. Because later in the weekend, little Chris got the flu and threw up all over the backseat. He didn’t feel guilty. He was relieved; he had already watched me christen the car. He knew it would be OK.

A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard.

Know Where You Are

Having seen so many students go through my classrooms, I’ve come to know that a lot of parents don’t realize the power of their words. Depending on a child’s age and sense of self, an offhand comment from Mom or Dad can feel like a shove from a bulldozer. I’m not even sure I should have made the reference to Logan growing up to be social chair of a

Show Gratitude

IF I could only give three words of advice, they would be “tell the truth.” If I got three more words, I’d add: “All the time.”

Delegate.

It’s a phrase worth considering at every brick wall we encounter, and at every disappointment. It’s also a reminder that failure is not just acceptable, it’s often essential.