MAD^FADs

Things I used to hear from my parents all the time but actually learned in last 6 months:

--> If you have ten different tasks on your plate pick out the most difficult task first and finish it off. Having the toughest task done will give you the boost to finish off the list. As the wise men say "Well begun is half done".

-->If you really want to do something and find no one to do it with, then just stop waiting for others to join in. Take the darned first step and soon you will find that you won't need to call others...people will join in.

-->You will realize the value in being able to walk, talk, eat, drink, play normally when you are not well and can't do one of these things.

-->Many discoveries and inventions were a not planned...they were part of an accident. The point is: Keep Experimenting.

-->Don't get mad at yourself when you mess up something attempting it for the first time. Being good at something takes time and effort. Sachin was also clumsy when he held the bat for the first time.

-->It take hard work to become a good player from a bad player. It takes a whole lot more to improve from good to very good. More effort won't help you become the best, you would need passion along with the effort.

-->Be prepared to work hard if you truly want to enjoy your idle time. Being idle all the time sucks.