Sep 20, 2008
Can’t help but wonder how some people show up on a daily basis. Show up for work, school, social events and life in general. I work with young people every day and sometimes I wonder what they are thinking when they put very little investment into making their days more fulfilling. They don’t “try” to be better. They have to understand that they aren’t going to be 15, 16 or 17 forever. They must realize at some point they will have to start to make something happen.
I was working with some students the other day and found myself in awe of some of the negative attitudes of some of the grade nines. One young man had his pants so far down his legs he looked he forgot to get dressed. I watched him as he struggled to walk, looking awkward at best. I mentioned that he might find it easier if he pulled them up a little. He replied, “F u Old man!”
Hmmm, I thought what was his plan for the future? What were his goals and dreams. I think you all know this! How you show up for life every day is the direct cause of your future. I hope that you understand that most people in life that are successful in business, sports, family and life that are people who show up fully! What you wear, how you talk, who you associate with is a direct connection to how your life unfolds.
So stop and look at yourself today. Are you making yourself the best you can TODAY? Don’t just show up, show up fully! You never know who’s watching and what opportunity is about to present itself.
Posted by Stu Saunders in Leadership on Sep 20, 2008 at 10:38 am | Permanent Link | Comments (2)
Comment posted on Sep 22, 2008 at 4:26 am by Richard (YLCC Guest)
The sad thing about the style the young man was emulating was a style born in prison because inmates are forbidden to where belts due to the high suicide rate of incarcerated souls.
What is he saying about his future? What is he saying about himself? Who are his role models?
ACE~
Comment posted on Oct 13, 2008 at 2:15 pm by Bronwyn&Frankie; (YLCC Member)
GASP! Stu UR NOT OLD!