“What you think means more than anything else in your life.  More than what you earn, more than where you live, more than your social position, and more than what anyone else may think about you.” Every problem introduces you to yourself.  It shows you how you think and what you are made of.

I read the above from author George Matthew Adams and was immediately struck by the thought that every problem introduces you to yourself.  What do I do when I come face-to-face with a problem?  Do I ignore it and hope it goes away?  Do I give up when it seems too difficult to solve?  Or do I accept the challenge and tackle it head-on?  Do I try, fail, and try again until I find the solution?  When I reflect upon my actions, what does it tell me about how I think and what I am made of?

Today, no every day, I encourage you to to teach your students how to be reflective.  The ability to solve problems effectively comes from experience facing and overcoming obstacles.  Each time they solve another problem, they will get better at the process.  So teach them to try, fail, and try again until they find the solution….and who they are becoming.  Just sayin’!

Make Today a Magnificent Day!

Gary L Rupert

Lead Mentor/COO

II:Leaders Creating:II Leaders

LCL Mentors @ Marching Arts Education