How many times have you heard from your kids, “you’re supposed to be playing with me” (and not checking emails on your blackberry).
How many times have you heard from them, “you’re supposed to be having dinner with us” (and not making that seemingly urgent call that really can wait until tomorrow).
Funny how kids can focus on the truly important things. That’s why it’s annoying when they call you out on it, because they are right.
Learn to focus on the right thing at the right time and give your full attention to it, whatever that may be. Don’t become a supposed to be Mum/Dad at home, and likewise a supposed to be whatever at work.
Play the right role in the right place at the right time. You’ll be much more effective for it.
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