As I look forward to summer I have mixed thoughts and emotions about how the 7 Habits fit into my vacation. On the one hand, I definitely need to sharpen the saw. Taking the time to renew, relax, and think about things that have nothing to do with school is very important. On the other hand, this is a golden opportunity to refine my skills in each of the 7 Habits. I think it is important to approach summer with a sense of balance. Begin with the end of summer in mind. How do you want to feel when summer is over? I know that I want 2 things. I want to feel refreshed, and I want to be prepared. it's not too early to start thinking about how I'll do this. I will spend a lot of time with my family, I will take a trip to New Mexico, I will go backpacking, and I will spend several evenings downtown with Jeanne and friends. I will also read The 8th Habit, I will go the 7 Habits Signature Training in late July, and I will continue to read the Leader in Me Blog. You can relax and learn if you plan ahead. What will you do this summer?
