Hi Mike,

I have often thought it was the small decisions that really demonstrate a person's character.  When we give in on a small thing today, does it lead to a bigger thing tomorrow?  It's one of the hardest things I try to teach in class.  Because people don't think little things matter. Because everyone does it, or no one will know, or it gets me where I are going.

Yesterday I had a win with a student that tells me everything about him.  We were playing a game and he "cheated" to earn an extra point.  It was a small thing and I wasn't 100% sure, but I mentioned that I was doubtful and we moved on.  After class he told me the truth and apologized.  It was a little thing, silly, and in the greater scope of life, unimportant.  But this student has my attention now because he knows the right thing to do.  And that is half the battle.

Thanks for reminding us that everything matters, Mike.

Deb