A Challenging Mantra

Former quarterback Jon Kitna isn’t living the life of
leisure in his retirement.  He’s teaching
high school algebra and coaching football, and most importantly teaching life
lessons.  The acronym he uses for the
values he tries to impart is REAL.  



·        
Reject
passivity



·        
Empathize
with others



·        
Accept
responsibility



·        
Lead
courageously



The parallels are clear. 
If underprivileged high school students can absorb this cultural
challenge and change, hopefully so can our young firefighters—if we teach
it.