Things I wish my dad had taught me, but instead I had to read about it in a book about leadership.  Better late than never.

• ·         Pick your battles, don’t die on every hill.
• ·         Falling down and making mistakes give you a chance to reflect and become better.
• ·         Don’t jump to conclusions, ever. 
• ·         Be visible, say what you mean and mean what you say
• ·         Invest in “me” time
• ·         Seek first to understand AND then to be understood. 
• ·         Know what to keep loose and know what to keep tight
• ·         A ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
• ·         Work hard, Play hard, find your stride
• ·         Organize your life to keep things simple