Wow, that is perfect—how true it is that we can spend so much time on “what should have been” that wish miss out on “what could be!”  We spend time looking in the rear view mirror while parked on the side of the road wondering what life would be like if we had done this or that.  There is open road ahead of you…do those things that make you a better person… Find a way to start fresh today. 

Over the weekend, think of 3 things that you have always wanted to do…make a plan to do them in the future.  Make it realistic, so you can actually do it.  Now, as an educator, think of students that need to forget some of their past to reach their goals in the future.  How can you help them do this?  How can you support them in moving forward successfully?  

Covey says something  similar to  “Ask any Kindergarten class how many kids can sing…they all raise their hands….ask them how many can dance…they all raise their hands…ask them who will be famous one day…they all raise their hands…ask the same questions to junior/high and high school student and none will raise their hands.”  Something happens to students as they start to believe they can’t.  Some of it is just reality…I get that…but a large piece of that is they are spending too much time seeing everywhere they messed up in the past.  They don’t see a bright open highway in front on them anymore. 

I appreciate your ability to keep kids focused on what matters….to drive kids forward in reaching their potential. 

So, check your seatbelts, get your hands on 10 and 2, and lets drive!  (Too cheesy?  Sorry, if so!  Ha)