What do you think?

This week I have decided not to share my thoughts, but those of someone else.
I want to know what you all think about the video at the link below. Please watch the video and I will send out an email Monday to use as a discussion board.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U

Keep Perspective

As you know the John Wooden book I read over break was an eye opening read for me. It reinforced many things I knew and helped me realize why I struggle with many things in my life. Last week, I wrote to you all about the importance in making each day your masterpiece. Mr. Wooden also shared a story about a life changing moment he had. One day his father shared a card with him that has shaped his entire life: his marriage, his work, his goals, and his entire philosophy of life. In the card was a verse by reverend Henry Van Dyke that read:

Four things a man must learn to do if he would make his life true: To think without confusion clearly, To love his fellow-man sincerely, to act from honest motives, to trust in god and heaven securely.

How profound, think clearly, have love in your heart, be honest, and trust in god. That sounds like a great blueprint for success. The other side of the card had his fathers creed:

1. Be true to yourself.
2. Help others.
3. Make each day your masterpiece.
4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the bible.
5. Make friendship a fine art.
6. Build a shelter against a rainy day.
7. Pray for guidance and count and give thanks for your blessings every day.

If we all try to live up to the above verse and his fathers creed we will all be successful in life. As we have struggled through this tough first week think about these things, give thanks, make a difference and be a success. Keep Perspective.