deliver
I was asked to write, and I promised to deliver.
I believe I’ve heard it said a man is only as good as his word…
so my nudge to you today is: do whatever you can to deliver what you promise. Do all that’s in your power to make good on your word. It means way more than most of us could fathom.
But I also want to make a point of saying: do not let this discourage you from making promises in the first place. Don’t let this deter you from setting goals, either. Some of us shy away from certain responsibilities, or refrain from making promises, ’cause we fear we can’t deliver. My challenge is: learn to find the thin line between pushing yourself to the limits (growth), and over-promising. Then stay on this side of the line, but just within 
yes, it is better to under-promise and over-deliver, but we don’t want to keep our expectations (or others’ for that matter) too low. Finding that line isn’t easy – but it’s invaluable.
Do it.
You rock. I love it.
In this same line, I’d say that your expectations determine the quality of your output. In my own experience of theatre I shoot for professional productions every time and whether it is in the costuming or directing, I find that I am not disappointed. Kids respond to the expectations set before them and find they can accomplish far more than they thought they could – and that’s why I’m a teacher.