<\/p>\n Usually mild-mannered guest poster and parenting coach gets in our faces about taking action — in the nicest possible way.<\/p>\n by guest poster, Keyuri Joshi<\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n This is my absolute favorite YouTube video and I insist<\/em> that you spend 5 minutes and 14 seconds to watch it! <\/p>\n What I love is that it is a shining example of two of Andrea\u2019s Four Foundation principles: Hard Work and Overcoming Adversity. Go ahead. Watch the video. I’ll wait right here. But make sure you come right back — there’s more for you to do!<\/p>\n [youtube=http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BGODurRfVv4&hl=en_US&fs=1&]<\/p>\n Well? What did you think? Inspiration is most powerful when coupled with action so why not:<\/p>\n * Share this video with your kids and consider an assignment that every family member can do together or alone. <\/p>\n * Identify a goal that is reasonable to accomplish within a month. Write it down. What steps will you take to work hard to achieve the goal? How often will you take the steps? Write them down. <\/p>\n * What adversities will you need to overcome to reach your goal? Write them down. Create 3 strategies in which you will overcome those adversities. Yup\u2026 you guessed it. Write them down! <\/p>\n * How can you help someone else overcome their<\/em> adversities? Why is this important? What will be the result? <\/p>\n * And finally, but of vital importance; what will you do to celebrate reaching your goal. You\u2019ve gotta celebrate! <\/p>\n Write us back and tell us what you accomplished. We\u2019d love to know!<\/p>\n