Looking Both Ways

I love this post, Michael. Being present is the key to living life well.

Michael,

We agree wholeheartedly.  One of the things we preach is the practice of the fundamentals, because the fundamentals give you the transportation to innovation.  They never ever get old, and yes, you have to look both ways.  And there is nothing more fundamental than human interraction...A

Must be the reason the book

"All I Really need to know I learned in kindergarten " was written.  

I can't imagine a parent crossing the street in California traffic not where you should. That's crazy. 

I remember driving slowly by a school a few years ago.  Out of no where I small kid darted out between two parked cars right in front of me.  Had I not been driving quite slowly, that kid would have been seriously hurt.  It had me shaking for a bit.

Good Morning Michael Jacobs - As in life, it goes on and "life goes back to the things we learn long ago." You might be interested in checking William Feela post regarding the first tablet.  I have a feeling, you were part of that club. 

Going back to teach the basics is not a bad idea. It can save a life!

One of the first lessons we learn in life is to look both ways before crossing the street and this has always applied for me in looking at pretty much everything that I do.  I try to look both ways in making decisions.

Michael, eyes wide open and look both ways usually keep you out of trouble.   

Good morning Michael. This is insightful and thought provoking as well.

I agree, Michael.  We should be examples for children and go to the crosswalk and then look both ways in all things.

Truthfully Michael,  I never really expected to get this far. Lots of lessons :)

'Back to basics' - 'old school' - whichever, I am a fan, Michael!

And, like you, I've often wondered how many wonderful lessons have never been shared.

Michael it annoys me when adults set bad examples by crossing the street not where one is supposed to... we are teaching the young generations that it is OK to do things Illegally...Endre

Well that child learned something that day...

the wrong thing, unfortunately.

Hopefully life doesn't give him a lesson tragically because of it.

I have found Michael Jacobs, through my five grandchildren, that they are like sponges and they love learning.  They can recite to you every reason you should look both ways. I have clients, on the other hand, that don't hear a word I am saying...

Once again, being present. It's so imperative that we get out of auto-pilot mode and into deliberate thinking  Thanks again for a great example of how dangerous this can be for all of us. 

Good morning Michael Jacobs ,

We all have to realize the life lessons we pass on to our children and grandchildren often tend to come from what we do and say each day. Not being mindful and taking the time to do things the right way are observed and repeated by future generations.

My memory's eye can see those lights in the kindergarten classroom.