As I sit in 114 degree heat in Arizona, I think how lucky my daughter is to have just left for camp in northern Wisconsin and get away from the hot weather for a couple of months. The camp director writes a daily diary entry filling in the parents on all the happenings going on. To my surprise, here is the diary from yesterday:
"Today the camp woke up to sunny bright skies and french toast. After breakfast we headed to the upper athletic field for an all camp picture and cabin portraits. It was the fasted photo day I can remember in ten years which allowed for the camp to begin the first series of activities after lunch. Fishing class caught over twenty fish this afternoon and some of them are hoping to be able to taste the fruits of their labor if Ducky can be talked into preparing the fish. Brenna in cabin 3 passed out of swimming and got up on the rope in skiing. Everyone was proud of her and shared in her accomplishments. Our head archery instructor was thrilled that Maddie from Arizona finally trusted him enough to attempt shooting with her left eye. Since last year, he’s been trying to convince her that she needs to give up shooting with her right eye since she’s left eye dominant. Well today she finally agreed to give it a go. Guess what? She hit the target every time and got within millimeters of a bull’s-eye. I’m not sure who was more thrilled Maddie or Wade. Its daily camper accomplishments like these that motivate the staff and give us that warm feeling all over. I honestly can’t think of a more satisfying job than helping children believe in themselves."
We all can take a lesson from this entry. Find a mentor, build relationships with trusted advisors, help others who in return will help you. There is a great book that I am re-reading by Napoleon Hill, "Keys to Success...The 17 Principles of Personal Achievement". Do you have a "Mastermind" group that you belong to? It can be as few as 2 or 3 people that you get together with on a regular basis to discuss things that might be holding you back from achieving your goals.
Way to go Maddie!
Maybe you will post a picture for us so we can see your beautiful daughter.
Therese
Posted by: Therese Skelly | June 21, 2008 at 06:29 PM