A five minute phone conversation turned into a list of life lessons. I’m going to use these in a future Kindness is Contagious column, but I couldn’t resist sharing them with you now! West Fargo students are lucky to have physical education teacher/coach, Chris Haugen, and his “Words to Live By.”
- Play by the rules.
- Give good effort.
- Encourage yourself and others.
- When life knocks you down, get back up and into the game.
- Success is doing your best; win or lose.
- Be humble in victory. Don’t brag.
- Be gracious in defeat. Don’t whine or make excuses.
- Be respectful of other people, even though they may not be respectful of you.
- Share everything that is good, useful, or fun.
- True winners never cheat.
- If you want to be good at something, practice hard.
- Say you’re sorry when you hurt someone.
- Look at people’s eyes when they speak to you.
- Put things back where you found them when you’re done.
- Say “Thank you” daily for the many blessings you have received.