We all have those to do lists - they are fundamentally never ending. And while on the one hand that helps ensure we have a reason to be here the next day, it can also be totally overwhelming and infuriating.
There never seems to be an end. There is always more to do.
If there is always more to do, perhaps, just perhaps, it might be easier just to push forward doing the things that you are good at; those things that are comfortable; those things with minimal or no risk.
Where is the advancement? Where is the personal or community development? And most of all, where is the fun?
At the end of last week I learned that the elementary school teachers were short shelving units at the school. To them, the staff, the lack of a budget is a huge problem. They know that there is a need or something missing that would improve the school environment. But that's where their engagement typically ends. It's just too large of a to do item for any of them to put on their list.
So it goes on mine and often we are able to find a way to address the issue. In this case, we have submitted a short letter to Keter Group asking them for a donation of the shelving units that the teachers would like. To me, the American, this is the most logical solution - ask the company that manufactures the item if they have a donation program. We'll see what comes of our request, both in terms of benefiting the school and teaching the staff a thing or two about how to get what you need by connecting with the source of the item.
Good teachers know there is always something to learn!
ps - anyone looking to make a donation to a great elementary school in Israel can be in touch with me and we'll make a plan!
There never seems to be an end. There is always more to do.
If there is always more to do, perhaps, just perhaps, it might be easier just to push forward doing the things that you are good at; those things that are comfortable; those things with minimal or no risk.
Where is the advancement? Where is the personal or community development? And most of all, where is the fun?
At the end of last week I learned that the elementary school teachers were short shelving units at the school. To them, the staff, the lack of a budget is a huge problem. They know that there is a need or something missing that would improve the school environment. But that's where their engagement typically ends. It's just too large of a to do item for any of them to put on their list.
So it goes on mine and often we are able to find a way to address the issue. In this case, we have submitted a short letter to Keter Group asking them for a donation of the shelving units that the teachers would like. To me, the American, this is the most logical solution - ask the company that manufactures the item if they have a donation program. We'll see what comes of our request, both in terms of benefiting the school and teaching the staff a thing or two about how to get what you need by connecting with the source of the item.
Good teachers know there is always something to learn!
ps - anyone looking to make a donation to a great elementary school in Israel can be in touch with me and we'll make a plan!
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