I wasn't a kid too long ago, but it seems like things have already changed quite a bit. When I played sports and did extracurricular activities, it was always about doing my best and working hard. The fun came with success, winning a game, tournament, or showcase. Then, it was back to practice, discipline, and focus for the next time. I do realize that many children don't have the self-esteem for a variety of reasons to receive higher levels of discipline, and that's a tragedy.
When I think about my baby, I don't want her to grow up thinking that life is always about fun. I want to build her self-esteem early, so that we can focus on all the facets of discipline that will help her reach her fullest potential in life.
Mediocrity itself isn't a bad thing. It's staying there that is. That's been one of my worst faults, not investing the time or ceasing opportunities when I had them. Others I am glad I passed on. I'm good at a lot of things, can't really say I'm great at any of them really, jack-of-all-trades, master of none, but for the first time, I can say that I am fully invested in being a great mom, not a good one, a mediocre one, a GREAT one, because I wish to instill in her that's she's worth the opportunity God gave her and to take hold of it. Now, I have to take a look at these other areas and apply that same drive, and here lies the challenge.
