Qualities I Want to Instill in My Children

Today the Hubs is guest posting. He doesn't usually write, but when he does he's always got a lot to say. Please read it and if you like it, let him know because he loves a good comment as much as the next person. 



My kids are heading back to school and I can't be there with them. I can't hold their hands in the hall or join them for lunch. I won't always be there to influence their decisions and their choices. I can only do my best to teach them and to prepare them. This is the advice I have used to try and instill the qualities I think they need to be a better version of themselves:



1. 
Be fearless. Don't spend your life in fear of the unknown.  You should
not be afraid of the unknown.  You should embrace the unknown as new
adventures in your life.



2.  Be strong.  Be strong in
spirit, body and mind.  I not saying I want you to be pumping iron and
do 100 push ups a day, but to be strong in everything you do.  To be
strong in mind and spirit and don't give up on anything you try and to
persevere through the difficult things in your life. 



3. 
Be funny.  You have to be able to laugh at yourself and with others. 
Having a sense of humor is so important because it will help you handle
the stresses of everyday life.   



4.  Be careful.  Be
careful with your things, and your feelings.  Take good care of your
stuff because no one else will.  Be careful with your feelings because
they will get hurt very easily and a broken heart or a crushed spirit
are the hardest things to fix.



5.  Be smart.  Studying
hard at school is important.  No matter what happens, getting a good
education will serve you well in the future.  Smart is sexy and it is
never out of style. Nerds rule the world and they always will.



6. 
Be choosy.  Choose your friends carefully.  Who you choose to associate
yourself with is a reflection on who you are and how you will be
influenced.  Be very choosy when picking a mate.  Don't just sleep
around with everyone, make sure you pick the right mate because they
will be a HUGE part of your life and they can either make your life
easier or much much harder.



7.  Be yourself.  Everyone
is different and unique.  Don't follow and try to be like everyone
else.  We are all unique and we should celebrate just how unique we
truly are.  All our differences make us who we are.  There is only one
of you in the world, you should celebrate this fact.







8. 
Be generous.  You should always be generous.  Generous with your time,
your money and your talents.  If you have more than others, always share
because sharing is the right thing to do.



9.  Be
connected.  The world is a big place.  There are billions of people in
thousands of countries around the world.  Find your tribe and stay
connected to your tribe.  Being connected on a real level with just one
other person in the world can be enough to keep you sane and normal.



10. 
Don't be a quitter.  This last one is important because to do
everything else on this list you will have to work at it.  Nothing comes
easy and will require hours of work and dedication.  Remember that when
you want to stop something because it is too hard, that is when you
must push harder and work harder.  Quitting will never get you where you
want to be.  Quitting should never be the answer to anything you do. 
Quitting is not an option if you want to be successful.



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