I’ve noticed two interesting things about myself: (1) I put an enormous amount of time into youth sports (2) I’ve stopped using lists as an organizational tool. Neither are deep revelations in of themselves but each as deeper implications as to the condition and conditioning of my life to date.
Call Me Coach
Gradually I’m coming around to recognizing that my persona in this town I live is largely that of a coach. I’m not upset by this in any way. Sports play a tremendous role in my life and because I am raising so many athletic kids it is only natural that I want to spend time with them by coaching them. I think what I want for the kids is what I want for the students in the classroom: To walk away with a great deal of knowledge that they remember and can readily apply to a given situation, but foremost in their mind to be the memory of having enjoyed their time.
The List of Many Things
I stopped listing because I didn’t want to write things down. I’ve debated whether or not this was based on fear of seeing how much was on my plate or changes in my work habits leading me to believe that I had full control of my responsibilities and schedule. Well I don’t. Never did. I cannot stop myself from taking on too much if I am unaware of what I’m already doing. So, it is back to lists for me.
First thing on my list: write down those 10 minute post ideas I keep coming up with and forgetting…