All I Needed to Know, I Learned in Rock Climbing.

Watching my kids enjoy indoor rock climbing, I realized a few lessons that paralleled Robert Fulghum’s famous sermon.  Typically, how we play is how we see life.

1- There is no competition; everyone is rooting for you to get to the top.

2- Everyone is a student and a teacher; we all have something to offer.

3- No one asks your age, color, gender, religion; just climb.

4- If your legs get tired, someone will hold you up to rest.

5- If you lose footing, many will try to show you the way.

6- Regardless of how you get back down, someone will high-five you.

7- There's always someone to help get your gears on, and put them away.

8- Don't rush, there's more time.

9- If people believe in you, you will believe in yourself, you will climb further.

10- When you get tired, a cold drink and a nap is around the corner.

And a bonus lesson:
11- Even if you fall, there is a harness holding you and you will be safe.