Lead By Example

I had a pretty interesting moment during the kids classes on Thursday. I thought a lot about one of my previous blogs and how I struggled to make time for my own training during the week. More importantly, I thought about some of the comments people sent me. I decided to implement some of the suggestions.

Between classes I figured I would get some situps and kicks done while we waited for the students to show up for their upcoming class. The kids were doing their normal routine of standing and waiting to be let in or waiting patiently in their spots in front of the mirrors. They started noticing my activity and began their own warm up activities. Some did situps, others did jumping jacks. 

Not only did I better myself and work towards my goal of mastery, but I inspired the kids to make the most of the time they had at the school. It is an amazing feeling  to be looked up to by the kids. To be a positive example for the younger generation and show what it means to make the most use of your time. I thoroughly enjoy teaching what I know and learn what I don't all at the same time. 

I learned a lesson that day, you never know who may be watching you or who could take something away from it. Much like ripples in water, your actions affect many more than just yourself. This is why it means so much to lead by example, even if you might not see yourself as a leader.

Take care everyone.