Timeless

“Youth is wasted on the young.” Disprove that. 

Young people seek independence to do what they want, when they want, how they want. Parents know this. Everyone has oversight, even adults.

What timeless lessons can you learn early and repeat often along your MVB journey? 

1. Be prepared. At home, school, and on the court know your role and responsibilities. You cannot do your job without knowing it. 

2. Be polite. Know the five answers of a freshman at the Naval Academy. 

• “Yes, Sir." 
• "No, Sir." 
• "Aye, Aye, Sir." 
• "Right away, Sir." 
• "I don’t know but I’ll find out, Sir.”

3. Say “thank you.” A lot. Everyone wants appreciation. Nobody deserves that more than your parents. 

4. Appreciate your youth, fitness, athleticism, and high functioning brain power. Do everything to cultivate high performance from your magnificent machine. Do nothing to self-sabotage. 

5. Build great habits, winning habits in school and extracurricular activities. Be focused, coachable, and diligent. Action transforms goals into results.

Timeless lessons yield timeless results. 

Lagniappe. Not totally accurate but close.