I'm wondering if any of you could help me out with something. I need to know if there was something that dad taught you when you were in your younger years that you still remember today - something uplifting, motivating or inspiring. It could be a one or two liner. I know a couple - Attitude is everything and Get out of your comfort zone. Do you have any others? Just a note - they will be going out to the congretation so keep that in mind.
Thanks
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I always remember him telling me... Whatever I choose to do, be the best I can be at it.
Also...it was always about your "Personal Best" not anyone else. (when it came to running-since I came in last everytime)
What about "Get the board."
So I guess, "Catch it and paint it blue" isn't what you were thinking?
All right, I'll add (another) one:
One of the best things Dad taught me was the importance of learning how to work.
Another thing was that Mom came first no matter what. Even Mayka comments on that, so it was probably a good thing to learn.
What about soda being the ultimate panacea/reward/motivator? Did well at the spelling bee? Let's go to Woo's for a soda. Played a great baseball game? Woo's for a soda. Got stitches and it hurts? Woo's for a soda.
Also, something I still do today---working in the kitchen is much better than participating socially at ward functions.
"Technical! Give me 10!" Thanks to that, by the time I was 12 I beat the tustison record of 9 for pushups.
It always better to tag third base and get the force out rather than trying to make the 65 foot throw to first base. It may cost you dinner. (just kidding...no, but seriously) This sounds like a great analogy for something. Maybe I should let Elder Uchtdorf use it for next conference.
I remember going to the church every morning at 5 or so and shooting the basketball. Even though I didn't make the HS basketball team, I played on a couple of stake basketball championship teams and won an intramural championship at BYU (Did someone say "Resume Builder).
Especially during my water polo days, Dad would tell me, "you'll never be the fastest or the biggest or the most athletic, but you can be and you are the smartest in the pool (or on the court)." That was awesome.
I remember Dad (and Mom) telling us that when we got to Middle School and HS, we either had to play a sport, join the band, or get a job. Definitely something I think every parent should adopt and something that will be in my parental playbook (except, of course, for the band part).
On the mission, specifically while serving as Branch President in difficult times (paraphrasing): "You can serve the people every minute of the day, make yourself available at all times, use every resource and church handbook the church has to offer...but you can't force anyone to heaven."
Everyday before school: "Don't kiss too many girls." That one has definitely come in handy, especially now.
Jim taught me how to cut hair, and Chad taught me that I didn't really learn anything.
That reminds me---Dad taught me that you can get a perm and still be a man.
One more thing: Dad taught me that
Our best=more A's than B's.
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