So for 2017

[Dragonsreach]

Practise Kindness,
Exercise Gentleness,
Develop Patience,
Reserve Strength,
Build Understanding,
Offer Assistance,
Accept Friendship.

Listen to criticism that helps you,
That makes suggestions on how to do X,Y or Z better,
That tells you that you are on the right path,
That doesn't tear you down but offers a hand to help you up....
Then in turn do the same to someone else.

 

[ten ball]

new job, which to some is no big thing but to me is MASSIVE as ive worked at the sane place since I left school so nearly 25 years so really excited and frightened at the same time.

 

[Zab]

All qualities to strive for every year Mike!

Lee, that is my biggest fear of being laid off or finding a new job (whichever comes first), not the loss of income, or the time to change careers paths, but the starting over with new people. It's a good fear and an adventurousness that we lose as we age and it speaks volumes that you are going for it! Been where I am 15 years now Not sure i can make it on the outside.

For me, slowing down, asking for help and realizing that I am just one person - fallible, vulnerable and entirely human. Now, accepting that and putting it into practice... well, baby steps...

 

[Dragonsreach]

new job, which to some is no big thing but to me is MASSIVE as ive worked at the sane place since I left school so nearly 25 years so really excited and frightened at the same time.

That's a huge step Lee, congratulations on doing it.
Here's to you getting years and years of success out of it.