- A. Smith Blog - Leadership in Life
Margin is the empty space in books–the gap between the words and end of the page. Margins provide readers with the freedom to hold a book without covering up the words. For college students, margins are the perfect place for jotting down notes. Could you imagine what it would feel like to open a book, only to discover the margins missing? With words running from one end of the page to the other, books would feel crowded and look jumbled.
In college, I heard of a teacher who would pass out a bulletin entitled, How to Fail this Class. His hope was that students would read it, learn to identify common traps, and do the opposite. I hope that you will use this post in a similar manner. All of the items are commonsense. Yet, people continue to fall into these traps daily. I have been guilty of doing a few of them myself, and I bet you have too. If you have been around an excessive amount of disagreements this week, you can use this list to make sure you are not a part of the problem.
Here are five quick and easy ways to initiate an argument:
Heroes rarely happen by accident. They have mentors, defining moments, and a purpose bigger than themselves at the core of who they are. Heroes train, grow, and mature over time. Most of all, heroes have help along the way. Luke Skywalker, the famed Jedi Knight, had Obi-Wan Kenobi as his guide. Daniel Larusso, the karate kid, went on to win his championship match with the tutelage and support of Mr. Miyagi. And Spiderman gained wisdom and drive from his Uncle Ben. Just like in the movies, real life heroes are fashioned over time. Parents have the incredible opportunity to build into the lives of their children. Husbands and wives can become each other’s biggest fans. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, coaches, and teachers are in a unique position to draw out the best in future generations.
Here are three strategies for growing the heroes around you:
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