10 Back to School Lessons from Wrestlin'

Somehow I got "roped" (excuse the pun) into going to another wrestlin' match.

Connor begged me all day to go.

(It was a special cage match.)

Darren had to work early the next day, so against my better judgement I agreed to take Connor (and B.) for one last hurrah before school started back.

Who could refuse these two?

Of course, NO ONE told me the location moved to a much smaller building and it had ZERO air condition.

(Connor just better be glad I didn't know that fact before hand.)

It was small, crowded, and so very stuffy.

I felt sorry for the Russian manager who had to wear a fur hat and polyester jacket (maybe that was suppose to resemble a Shuba?),

but you gotta do what you gotta do.

I was so hot I spent half the time standing in the same doorway the "wrestlers" came in and out.

I could tell I was not welcome but they could also tell I could take them in the ring,  so they didn't make me move.

I think I even spotted a teacher in the crowd.   I don't know but who else would carry a 31 lunch tote and work nonstop during wrestling?!? Only a teacher.

You know, she really should have paid attention because wrestlin' can teach you a whole lot about going Back to School.

For example, when the going gets tough, the tough gets going....

Please enjoy this video entertainment as much as I did.

10 Back to School Lesson 

from

Wrestlin'

1.  Have Balance

Back to School requires delicate balance, if not successful, it could hurt.

2.  Overcome

Stubborn Doubts?  Knock em' down.

3. Save Money

Don't take it personally, when it comes to copies & supplies, it's every teacher for themselves.

4.  Be a Team Player

The only way to accomplish the impossible:

Teamwork

5.  Be Humble

No matter how old:  

Don't be afraid to ask for help.

6.  Pay Attention

Meetings? Stay Focused

7.  Go Big

Showmanship counts for a lot 

(especially with a limited budget).

8.  Resolve Conflict

When faced with conflict, 

just close your ears.

9.  Pretend

Fake it until you Make it!

10.  Show Appreciation

No matter what teachers... 

You are #1!

Happy Back to School