12 steps to success in life and business illustrated on the farm!
1. Be organized
2. Know who’s in charge
3. Work hard
4. Find a shady spot
5. Be yourself
6. Don’t be an ass
7. Take risks
8. Play
9. This one is for you to interpret.
10. Be prepared for occasional boredom
11. Provide something of value
12. Enjoy the sites!
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Disclaimer: I have no business or farming expertise whatsoever!
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For #9, I thought of this quote: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
Anais Nin
Thank you for sharing your home!
margaret christine @ notes from maggie’s farm recently posted..yes you can! canning 101: water-bath canning
I like that, thanks!
I like the blooming metaphor and also there could be something about being open-minded to something unplanned…
Oh and BTW, I would love if that was my home! It is actually a public farm that we visit. My kids love grass feeding the chickens!
Love this! Fantastic photos!!!
maryanne @ mama smiles recently posted..Crafts, Learning, and a Good Cause
Thanks, MaryAnne!
Don’t be an ass! HA! I love your animal photos.
Artchoo recently posted..Kids Learn Installation Art- Andy Goldsworthy
Thanks – that one was too easy ; )
Great pics! Did you take them all? I think #9 looks like he is sleeping with his mouth open and snoring!
Sylvia Phillips recently posted..Mobile Montessori iPad Apps
Thanks! I see that. I thought it looked like a yawn. In reality he was just hangin’ out with his mouth open!
“Don’t be an ass”…made me laugh out loud.
Krista recently posted..Toddler Activity: Dinosaur Hatching Sensory Bin
He was askin’ for it!
Great insights.
Thanks for posting.
Molly Jo recently posted..My Baby Blog is Growing Up!
I could maybe conduct seminars, don’t you think?!
#9
Look for patterns.
#9
Be unique.
#9
Mix it up.
Kris recently posted..How to Run in the Heat Safely
Good ones, thanks Kris!!!