Don't Expect a Stranger to Wipe Your Nose

They say we learn best with humor so I guess that means we should learn a lot today because this quote is funny. I was peaking at "Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me" and this quote caught my attention, "Don't expect a stranger to wipe your nose".

That's priceless! And it has a great lesson too. If you can't expect a stranger to help out then who would? And who would you help in a time of need? Who are the people in your life whom you would help out anytime, with any problem? Those people should be front and center in your life.

We all get busy. We have endless to-do lists and jam packed calendars. Do any of the entries on those list the most important people in your life? Have you scheduled lunch with a friend? Golf with a brother?

Scheduling simple activities like having coffee with someone who is important to you will make sure it happens. Even if you have to reschedule (and reschedule and reschedule) putting it on your calendar helps to make sure you see them.

I have an amazing friend who I've known since high school. We usually only manage to see each other a couple times a year - and those only happen when we put a date on the calendar. There have been times when we've changed the day several times, but we did end up getting together. If we didn't schedule it, it would never happen.

These are the people who are important to you, the ones you enjoy spending time with - so go do it. Spend time with them. It will make you happier and lead you one step closer to your extraordinary life. After all, can you really have an extraordinary life without the people you care about most? Pick up the phone and plan some fun.