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These statements are our reminders of family goals for ourselves and our children. Each
simple phrase represents a way of organizing our lives, staying focused, and being
positive about life.(updated 2001)
We used Stephen Covey's books and our own experiences to turn these simple
statements to remind us what our family stands for. It also serves as our
guide for our parenting of Arielle and Peter.
 | Life is grand
 | Play. Smile. Dance |
| Sailing, sunsets and the cosmos |
| Be generous |
| Act as this year's the last |
| Do it sensually |
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| Doing our best is terrific
| Satisfaction after hard effort |
| Mistakes mean progress |
| Less points for perfection |
| Celebrate positive actions |
| Try, try again |
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| Personal Honor
| Integrity is everything |
| Hard to build it, easy to lose it. |
| Others' trust rests on it |
| Nobody else can take it away |
| Truth is easier than fiction |
| Honesty is the currency of life |
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| Support Each Other
| Think family first when choosing |
| Hugs, coming and going |
| Lifelong kin loyalty |
| Listen to understand |
| Empathy, not advice/judgment |
| Ask for help, whenever |
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| Everyone wins
| Find solutions, not problems |
| Before slicing, bake bigger pies |
| Win-win solutions |
| Give sincere appreciation |
| Share |
| Focus on results, not means |
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| Parents guide kids
| Open family/house rules |
| kids listen and learn, while... |
| parents sacrifice for kids |
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