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Everything I Need to Know as a Businessman I Learned in Pre-School

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Education & Training with Agent Breakthrough Consulting

I was talking with my nephew the other day about school, or rather pre-school. In between listening to him imitate Darth Vader and tell me about his fish, I was struck by how many lessons he really had to offer. I got to thinking about all I learned as a four year old, and how if I lived out those lessons, what a better businessman I would be.  Feel free to interpret as you wish.

 

  • Start each day asking, “Do I GET to go to school today?” Followed by, “I am SOOOOO excited, I can hardly wait.”
  • Run into your classroom ready for the new adventures of the day.
  • Run back to your Mom and give her a big hug and kiss before you play.
  • Greet your teachers with high-fives.
  • Play with everything you can in the room.  Each toy and activity offer you more chances to learn, and more fun.
  • Read and read and read and read some more.
  • Follow the leads of “Slow Down Snail” and take your time when you are working on something important so it is done right.
  • Say you’re sorry to your friends when you hurt their feelings.
  • Learn to dot your i’s and cross your t’s.
  • Don’t be embarrassed when you are excited by your next activity, or you finally figured out something difficult.
  • Snacks are much better when shared.
  • Encourage your friends and help them when they are having a hard time.
  • Playing is more fun when with friends.
  • When you sit in the “thinking chair” figure out what you did wrong and how you can avoid it next time.
  • Don’t hem and haw, use your words.
  • Follow the routine of the day that is written on the board.
  • When it is V.I.K. (very important kid) Day, bring in pictures of your family and tell everyone how great they are.
  • When Mom picks you up, give her another big hug and tell her that you missed her.
I'd love to hear some other lessons from preschool that have made you into the businessperson you are today.




 

 

Comments (3)

Janice Roosevelt
Keller Williams Brandywine Valley - West Chester, PA
OICP ABR, ePRO,Ecobroker

Yesterday was National take your child to work day and I participated as a yoga teacher at a local Health Care business. It was so much fun interacting with kids - a bit older that pre-school  -one of the things I learned is be careful you don't bump into other people because you can get hurt., also "stay on your own mat" and respect others.

Apr 23, 2009 10:54 PM
Renee Marrs Caperton
Marrs & Associates - Corsicana, TX
Realtor - Corsicana Texas Real Estate

The same golden rule our code of ethics encourages (there is no age limit) "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." 

Great rule of thumb!

Apr 23, 2009 11:41 PM
Rich Rogala
Consistent Clients - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Marketing Coach

I really like these. It's usually the simplest lessons that are the ones we should always keep with us. And kids are so honest - Maybe that should be another lesson!

Apr 25, 2009 11:57 PM