Insights

Platform
Get Noticed in a Noisy World
By Michael Hyatt

Chapter 5: 'Don't Settle for Less Than Great', page 20
"Here are six ways to find the courage you need to make 'wow' happen."
1. Take a stand for greatness.
2. Connect with the original vision.
3. Remind yourself what is at stake.
4. Listen to your heart.
5. Speak up.
6. Be stubborn.
As I was reading this, I shifted gears. My original intention with reading the book was more about something I could do. I was hoping for some info/insights into how I could do more to share some of the thoughts/insights I have in a way that might have a financial gain. If not - at the very least create something that would help someone else.
I read this part and I started thinking about the kids and what I could do to help them learn and have a better experience in life. I want them to have the best childhood that I can share with them. I want them to thrive. I want them to be happy. I want them to learn how to function in an ever changing world. Somehow I was touched with ways that I could focus more on my kids as I was reading this section of Mr. Hyatt's book. I'm sure it was not his original intention. I don't think he had mothers of homeschool kids in mind when he wrote this book. It's not about educating children. It's much more about being an entrepreneur and providing a product/service that will stand out. So, his suggestions somehow needed to translate into what my children might need.
I think it was truly more of not getting specific advice. But, the idea of trying harder. And, why can't my kids: their lives; and their learning be part of my 'wow' experience here on earth? Why can't I help to make it part of a 'wow' experience for their lives. I think we could just have 'wow' experiences together and all benefit. (Maybe later I'll explain what the author meant by 'wow' experiences - but, for now I'll just let you guess from the context. Or, you could read the book.)
This can be great! I need to remember the original reasons for homeschooling and remind myself that it's a big deal. I will make sure I follow the inspiration I have and rand up for my kids. I will do those things even if I get tired and want to quit because I'm committed to my kids - their lives and their futures.  
This is a good book so far. If you want more details about the book/his ideas. You're welcome to read it. I'm going to continue with it for the reason it was intended.