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Three Things a Parent Should Do From the Stands : Posts from Kevin A. Thompson

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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Kids should play sports. Maybe not every kid, but most kids. And it is a parent’s responsibility to assist their child in finding sports they enjoy and allowing them to participate. Once a child begins participating in sports, a parent has specific responsibilities. While other adults may share some of these responsibilities, they primarily fall on the parents. […]

Every important task should begin by understanding the “why.” What is the purpose behind our action? Why should something be done? The why provides the lens through which we can determine the proper action. It provides the motivation to keep doing what is right even when times are tough. And it provides the justification for our chosen course of action. When we […]

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Sometimes marriage takes a backseat to work. Marriage doesn’t become less important, but it does get less time and energy. There are seasons in which work demands everything we have—a crisis happens, an opportunity presents itself, a promotion is given, a co-worker gets sick. Whatever the situation, the normal schedule will not do. We work […]

One of the most important financial principles is that of compounding. Wise people learn, understand, and use this principle with their finances. Compounding is the simple idea that as money is saved, interest is paid. Yet interest paid this year, earns interest the next year. So if you earn 10% on a $100 investment, this year […]

They will blame you for everything. When I became a leader, I was prepared for blame. I knew I would make plenty of mistakes for which I would have to take responsibility. I also knew that some things would be credited to me which I did not deserve. What I did not know was that […]