Affirmations, Habits, Adages, and Rules of Thumb
“Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer quote
Current Affirmations
Things I want to emphasize and focus on the next 6-12 months.
Rick Warren’s 5 Characteristics of a Godly Man (see here)
- Caring
- Consistent
- Cooperative
- Considerate
- Courageous
I am very blessed. I am blessed to be a blessing. I do not need to be recognized for sharing. Love, Learn, Engage, Empower.
Short Takes
JDI (just do it)
GTD (get things done) GID (Get It Done)
YAP (you are a professional)
Current Habits I’m Working On
Past Affirmations & Adages
Past Habits
Other Adages
- The term ‘indeed‘ is a good one (learned from Jim Dallmeyer).
- SMART goals are goals that are Specific, Measureable, Achieveable, Realistic, and Timebound. Rick Warren (in a similar manner) says goals need to be
- Personal
- Practical
- Possible
- Proveable
Rules of Thumb I’ve Found to be Useful
-Read the Bible daily.
-plan professional trips far in advance
-go ahead and hand deliver it–instead of always *droppinq it in campus mail*
-bring papers home to grade
-thank people by name
-keep up with e-mail