Sunday, August 18, 2013

Welcome Back Mush 2013-2014


As we are starting this new year, I am VERY excited.  We have done so much planning and hiring this summer that I am finally going to see it all in action.  There is sooooooo much talent going to be in the building, and I cannot wait to see all of the amazing things done on campus.  You are all truly change agents in the lives of students, each other, and this community.  Embrace that, and tap into your strengths and the strengths of others. 

One of the things that I commit to for this year is a Monday and Friday motivational message each week.  They have been coined the “Monday Mush” and the “Friday Flush” – as we flush out the week of stress to relax for the weekend.  I want these messages to give you some inspiration and help you set goals professionally and personally.  Some will be quotes, videos, and songs, but each is designed to help you.  I will NOT put school practical details in them, and I will not ever quiz you on if you watch/read them either.  They are there if you choose to read them, skim them, or delete them.  Each one is also posted on my blog….some people share that blog with relatives, and you are more than welcome to do so.  It is mushandflush.blogspot.com . 
 
I figured we needed to kick off this year with a “pep talk!”  This kid is amazing and hilarious.  I know many of you have seen him or this video, but it never gets old.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o (3:28) – Feel free to stop at the 2:37 mark)

 
My favorite lines:

·         The world needs you to stop being boring

·         I mean are we on the same team?

·         If there are two roads, I want to be on the one that leads to awesome.

·         Don’t stop believing…unless your dream is stupid.

·         What will be your “Space Jam?”

·         We can make every day better for each other.

·         We were made to be awesome.

·         So get to it!

 Here is to an amazing year…thanks for being a part of this team!   We will have challenges and hard times, but it is a great team to lean on.  Feel free to lean on me as you know I will lean on you too!  

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