Mental

My Thanksgiving List:

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  1. My wife consistently pushes me and often thinks so differently-
    I am thankful someone truly cares and provides a different perspective
  2. My children often require my money, time and attention –
    I am thankful that God has allowed me to invest in these special people and all the laughs and hugs
  3. Exercise is hard and boring –
    I am thankful for good health and audible / youtube that help me learn and entertain while sweating
  4. My belly is bigger than it should –
    I am thankful for plenty of provision
  5. My dark hair is turning silver –
    I am thankful for having hair and the years of life
  6. Plenty of Stress of being a business owner –
    I am thankful for interdependence and opportunity to build something good
  7. Constant frustration and violations of trust from people –
    I am thankful for the honest, loyal and caring souls who go the extra mile
  8. Customers who are never satisfied and expecting more for less –
    I am thankful for all those that get the win / win concept and appreciate our service
  9. Evil and negativeness that permeates just about everything –
    I am thankful for God who turns trash into treasure and made a way to overcome

RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON

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  1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.
  2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs.
  3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king.
  4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer.
  5. Request the late check-out.
  6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
  7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
  8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.
  9. Play with passion or don’t play at all…
  10. When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye.
  11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
  12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.
  13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.
  14. You marry the girl, you marry her family.
  15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
  16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone.
  17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.
  18. Never turn down a breath mint.
  19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words.
  20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
  21. Thank a veteran. Then make it up to him.
  22. Eat lunch with the new kid.
  23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.
  24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.
  25. Manners maketh the man.
  26. Give credit. Take the blame.
  27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.
  28. Write down your dreams.
  29. Take time to snuggle your pets, they love you so much and are always happy to see you.
  30. Be confident and humble at the same time.
  31. If ever in doubt, remember whose son you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!
  32. In all things lead by example not explanation.
  33. Love your God, love your neighbor as yourself.