Operation Shrink Your Body – Day 85: Top Ten Valuable Lessons

Today I received one of five 2013 Mujeres Destacadas Awards (see photo of all five 2013 Mujeres Destacatas). I am truly honored and grateful for the recognition given to me by La Raza Newspaper. 

This award reminds of the most valuable lessons that have shaped my journey.  I hope that by sharing them they will help you as you continue your journey.

Here the top ten valuable lessons:

1. Pursuit of excellence – give it all you’ve got and more
2. Value your time – time is extremely valuable so have a plan!
3. The need of perseverance – never never never give up!
4. Keep things simple and don’t sweat the big stuff
5. Practice the power of kindness
6. The influence of example – nothing speaks volumes more than our actions
7. The virtue of patience  – be willing to wait for what you really want and deserve
8. The nobility of labor – be grateful for the work you have and remember to be humble
9. Learn to listen and stay silent when needed
10. The pleasure of serving serving others – nothing brings me more happiness and satisfaction than serving others

Thanks from the bottom of my heart 🙂