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Small Things

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.
~ Napoleon Hill

When we think of helping others, it can sometimes seem like a large, daunting task. There are just so many things one can do and so much time and/or money needed to contribute. Helping others doesn't have to be a great sweeping process though. Oftentimes, small gestures can be just the perfect thing needed — like a phone call, greeting card, an errand run, or dinner delivered. There are times when the only thing needed to help someone is a little compassion or a smile at just the right moment. There is no size limit when it comes to helping, everyone can contribute in some small, great way.

With something to think about . . .

Don't forget to take care of yourself
Include yourself on the list of people you could help with small things.

Leaders on Campus

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.
— Jim Rohn

All educators are leaders, people who have influence over others, who guide and direct them. The question isn't whether or not educators are leaders, but what kind of leaders we are. How are we influencing others? In what direction are we pointing them? Many may never consider traits such as humility, kindness, and thoughtfulness as qualities of leadership. But if we consider the most respected and effective leaders, we appreciate the wisdom of Jim Rohn's words.

With something to think about . . .

Don't forget to take care of yourself
Lead yourself to a quiet place and consider the kind of leader you are on campus.

Pop Quizzes

The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.
— Tom Bodett

Life is full of tests. Barely a day goes by without a few pop quizzes on patience or kindness. Most weeks have at least one test on self-control. And then there are those final exams, when our entire future might depend on whether or not we pass or fail a lesson in perseverance or integrity.

So could it be that high-stakes testing is testing you? Probably. It might be helpful to consider what lesson you can learn from the process. Who knows? It could be one of those great opportunities to ace an exam and graduate top of the class.

With something to think about . . .

Don't forget to take care of yourself
With every challenge, take the time to figure out what you can learn from the experience. When you pass the test, do something nice for yourself.

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