Driving my 13-year-old son Jacob back from baseball practice we began discussing accomplishments and motivation.  I mentioned how just showing others that something can be done is sometimes worth just as much as the accomplishment itself.  The “See?  I did it!” motivating factor.

Speaking in total sincerity, my young son observed, “You know, Dad, when you really set your mind on something, you can do almost anything.” The greatest most genuine compliment I could ever receive.

Yes, I can do anything that I set my mind on.  I may not always be successful in teaching my kids the most important life lessons, but I smiled realizing that a pretty good one was just received.