November 2023 - The ABC’s of Scouting!
Written by: Adam Riedel, Scoutmaster Troop 899
Some of these may be very simple thoughts, but they can make the biggest difference in how you approach an activity or event, or how you respond to things that step into your path. We are not always able to control the things that we move through but we can control how we react and how we deal with them once we are confronted with a situation. The Scouts BSA motto is Be Prepared. If you take to heart the things that are written below you will find yourself far more prepared than if you ignore these pieces of Advice.
Avoid negative sources, people places, things, and habits.
Believe in yourself.
Consider things from every angle.
Don’t give up and don’t give in.
Enjoy life today; yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.
Family and friends are hidden treasures; seek them and enjoy their riches.
Give more than you planned to.
Hang on to your dreams.
Ignore those who try to discourage you.
Just do it!
Keep trying; no matter how hard it seems, it will get easier.
Love yourself first and most.
Make it happen.
Never lie, cheat or steal; always strike a fair deal.
Open your eyes and see things as they really are.
Practice makes perfect.
Quitters never win and winners never quit.
Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.
Stop procrastinating.
Take control of your own destiny
Understand yourself in order to better understand others.
Visualize it.
Want it more than anything.
Xcelerate your efforts.
You are unique of all God’s creations; nothing can replace you.
Zero in on your target and go for it!
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