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What Traits Have You Learned in The Service That You Want to Instill in Your Children or Loved Ones? Login & Share to Win!
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Respect for other people and their property, My daughters learned these things very well. But unfortunately my to older sons did not. They respect no one but themselves, and are very self serving. I not sure where I failed with them, but it does hurt to see the way they treat their mother and sisters, and other people who don't agree with them.
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PO2 Joan MacNeill
Psychologists used to argue whether one's personality was due to genetics or environment. Most agree now that it's a combination, with genetics having a lot of influence. Not that it can't be overcome, with diligence, however. But our kids also have so many influences we have little control over, no matter how hard we try to raise them right. Consider just how much time they are in school, with their social groups. So, even when you do your best, it doesn'r always take as much as it should. But don't beat yourself up over it; it's probably not your fault.
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I would like to add to what I had said earlier and that is "The floor doesn't get swept if you lean on the broom."
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Live a life of Fidelity and faithfulness. Have integrity in all your activities and relationships. Don't blindly follow orders. Lead when you must.
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Being responsible for their actions. Being punctual (I am 15 minutes early to all functions). A good work ethic and above all else respectful and honest.
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Work Ethic: One of my sons complains often about the people he works with that have no team mentality and that something is owed to them, not earned. Do a good job because its a reflection of you (AND me!) regardless if it may seem menial.
Loyalty: Most these days seem to just want to chase the dollar instead of finding a place that you feel has your same ethos and as a team build that into something great. The money will follow.
Accountability: Understand that your actions have consequences, and not always bad, but if it doesn't go right, do what you can to make it right.
Never fall in love with your own plan: There must be a contingency plan, and even when that doesn't work, get input immediately from your peers and supervisors about remediation.
I'm sure there are more but my wife says I have to go mow the field...
Loyalty: Most these days seem to just want to chase the dollar instead of finding a place that you feel has your same ethos and as a team build that into something great. The money will follow.
Accountability: Understand that your actions have consequences, and not always bad, but if it doesn't go right, do what you can to make it right.
Never fall in love with your own plan: There must be a contingency plan, and even when that doesn't work, get input immediately from your peers and supervisors about remediation.
I'm sure there are more but my wife says I have to go mow the field...
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