Cup of Choices

My little guy has a new saying, "Mama, I'm going to give you a cup of choices."  He thinks he's got it right, doesn't realize it's "a couple of choices"... but it's too sweet to correct him.

Choices...   One of the most important lessons I learned.  We choose how we respond.  We choose how we rebuild.  We choose to make decisions and live with their consequences.  We choose to be better.  We choose to learn.  We choose to push ourselves beyond what's easy or comfortable.

Seth Godin says:

"Do what I say" vs.
    "Use your best judgment."

"I'm in charge because I have authority" vs.
    "Take responsibility if you care."

"It's simple and easy but ineffective" vs.
    "It's difficult and a bit complex, but you can handle it and it's more likely to work."

"It's the same as last time" vs.
    "This might not work."

"Because I said so" vs.
    "Show your work."

"Here's the kid's menu" vs.
    "Learn to cook."

"Comply" vs.
    "Question."

"Consume" vs.
    "Produce."

"You haven't been picked" vs.
    "It's always your turn."

"You have no choice" vs.
    "It's always up to you, if you care enough."

We always have a cup of choices.    Thanks J for reminding me.