The Power of Choices

Nothing builds a person's character more deeply then a long line of choices. Here is a simple analogy:
You need to be at work by 8am. Well, first we must discuss "at work." What does this mean? Are you officially "at work" if you pull in the parking lot at 7:55am? No? Certainly you are "at work" if you walk in the door by 7:59am! Not sure? I am almost positive your "at work" if your at your desk by 7:59am. What do you think?
If you are at your desk (on time) but checking your personal email or Facebook page, does this satisfy the request of being "at work" by 8am? Wait, I know, your "at work", just sat down, relieved you made it on time, when you get up and head to the break room for some coffee, at work or not?
I think your getting the point. Teenagers are not at the "at work" point and have many other decisions to make. Like:

• what time should I get up so I can get to work on time?
• if it is 7am then what time should I get to bed so I am alert while at work?
• should I hang with my friends or head home for a good nights rest?

I could easily come up with 30 or 40 more thoughts, all just to prepare for our arrival at work.

Don't run from the mundane! Embrace the many daily decisions confident that if you choose right you will be deepening your character.