Chapter 2: “Just Show Up”

The Three Trees is on Amazon. It’s written as a graduation gift to my grandsons, but the short stories appeal to readers of all ages.

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Chapter 2 “Just Show Up”

That’s it.

It’s a significant measure of success. Just show up every day.

It’s incredible what a difference that will make in the arc of your life.

If you’re in school, don’t sleep in and miss that 7:45 class.

Students who attend class usually pass.

Those who miss class often don’t.

Just show up.

You may be in the workforce.

Show up every day.

Don’t miss unless it’s a genuine emergency.

And by all means, use the phone to let your boss know ahead of time.

Show up for wherever you’re supposed to be.

My friend Mollie Bailey runs Grant Christmas Tree Farm with her husband, Gray. The day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) is their biggest tree sale and the busiest day for visitors.

It takes literally over one hundred workers to make it clear. “Believe me, Curt, tons of people call and cancel work for shopping trips!” said Mollie, rolling her eyes.

Man, if you’re supposed to be somewhere, show up.

And get there early.

Don’t rush in right on time. Beat the clock.

I have a friend who says, “If you’re not ten minutes early, you’re late.”

Don’t use that snooze button. It’s not made for winners.

Get out of bed and get your day started.

Get after it.

It’s also essential to build some lag time in your commute, whether it’s a short walk across campus or an hour-long drive to the refinery plants in Sulphur.

Finally, I have a family member who uses the “A.I.S.”

A.I.S. time means the kids are buckled, the vehicle is running, and we’re cleared for takeoff.

I’ll let you surmise what “A.I.S.” is.

It means getting a particular part of your anatomy in the seat, ready to go.

That’s A.I.S.

Just show up.

It’s a big deal.