The other day I was talking with my hands down favorite 13 year old. All the kids had been watching a tv series about gymnasts. We were talking about her doing gymnasts and how much it would cost and what type of commitment it would take. She asked me if I would check into different gyms and see what they offered.
Then she said the wisest thing I’ve ever heard from a 13 year old. She asked me not to check into a particular gym because that is where all her friends go. I asked her why. She responded that if she was going to do gymnastics she wanted to focus on gymnastics and not be distracted by her friends.
That is just plain wise. And there is nothing that can stop this girl. I’m telling you.
1. She knows what she wants.
2. She knows what her weaknesses are.
3. She’s smart enough to remove temptation so her weaknesses don’t interfere with that goal.
I wish I had been that smart at 13. Heck, I’d even take it at 35. Very proud of you sweetheart!
