Are we having fun yet?

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12/15/2015

"Are we having fun yet?"  That was the question my dad would often pose.  He was all about fun and wanted to make sure that we found the fun in our daily lives.  Working hard was important but having fun was too.  Finding that balance can be tricky.

This week's readings and instruction helped me step back and refocus my perspective on where I'm sat now and where I'd like to be in the future.

Stan Christiansen was my favorite speaker as he explained how we should avoid getting the wrong job.  He advised us to not make unnecessary assumptions.


  1. Dont' do things that you think others want you to do.  Don't outguess what people want.
  2. Pick something you will enjoy.  Don't stress about longterm careers.  People switch around jobs these days.  Your first job out of college will surely not be your only company you work with or for.
  3. Specializing is not he best path to success.  If you specialize in something and it becomes obsolete or outdated than your skills are no longer an asset.  it's much better to become a generalist.
I also enjoyed the comments by Larry North.  He advised that entrepreneurial ship takes thick skin.  Good mentors absorb what they can.  Having a good attitude is the key to believing in yourself and others.

President Monson gave a beautiful talk called "The Attitude of Gratitude."  He shared examples of the amazing teachers he's had in his life.  He also read an excerpt from a 1940's poem.

Accentuate the positive;
Eliminate the negative.
Latch on to the affirmative;
Don’t mess with Mr. In-between.1

One of my all time favorite hymns is "Count your many blessings."  Being reminded that  no matter how difficult, scary or intense life gets we should always be grateful for all that we have.  The Lord blesses us with  all that we have; every breath, every step, every dollar we make is all because of Him who granted us life and allowed us to come to this earth to be tested. 

In my many travels I've been to several third world countries.  Although children have no toys, they are happy.  Although adults don't have cell phones they are happy.  Isn't it interesting that people who have so very little are often the happiest.  They find joy in relationships and joy and gratitude for the little things.   How do I get that message to my children who always have their eye on some new gadget or electronic to complete their first world lives?

There is great value in the many lessons I've learned this week and I'm excited to try some of them out in my personal and professional life.



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