Mastery

The most common theme I see circulating in the reading throughout this course is the importance of becoming a lifelong learner, and...waking up early. I like to think that I am on the journey of lifelong learning. Waking up early? I just...

I also liked what Kawasaki had to say about money and being an adult. It really isn't what matters in life. And I think it's important to enjoy our youth. My little four year old is in preschool and she began a sentence directed at her three year old sister in the car the other day with, "When you are grown up like me..." It made me giggle. It was so sweet too! Especially since they are so close in age. Isn't that what we spend our time doing as kids? Wishing we were older, not realizing the responsibilities that lie ahead? 

I have spent many years being afraid, overplanning, and overanalyzing my emotions and reactions. My favorite habit Covey suggested is to be proactive. I know this is important in my personal life and my professional life. When we are self-aware and conscious of our reactions, our interactions with others and our reactions to problems in our lives (personal and professional) will have better consequences.