Remember. Don’t Forget.: Recent Episodes
Scott Fitzgerald
Recording what’s happening now in my life, so that I don’t forget things and become weak in the future. For myself. For my family. For others.
I love The Chosen Series. I had my own “little James” experience and being able to have my own story as I bore testimony on Christmas before receiving the job offer that I did finally receive.
Whether it’s in your morning routine or not, or if you already messed up any given day, don’t skip or ruin the rest of the day because of that. Still respond appropriately regardless in any moment. 2nd, confidence and humility together.
Satan is winning by keeping us so busy, with all the mind-numbing addictions, that we don’t have time to think deeply about questions and to receive answers.
Life and health is such a blessing. Yet they are so easy to take for granted and be consumed with frivolous things.
Reading the Book of Mormon daily is much more than for learning. It unlocks a flow of power in your life.
Having faith and having patience are two different things. They generally are related, but they are definitely different. We need both.
It’s been over 10 months! It’s been the hardest 10 months, but I’ve also grown a lot and am better because of it.
Our morning routine has been going strong much easier than expected. And all the Christmas things are happening.
We live in unprecedented times. We need to do more. For us it is starting with 10 minutes in the mornings.
Life and the world is a bit out of control. But it’s not. It’s definitely out of my control. But still in control.
Sometimes you just need to chill out. Lighten up and don’t take things personally all the time. Good advice.
I wrote this and read it to Andrea in front of our boys. It’s the best lesson I could have ever taught our young boys.
Take something to the next level by simply adding more intention behind it really unlocks magic.
It’s not ok for me to miss giving my boys a hug in the morning as they head off to school
When I was 12, I wanted to be an architect. It’s changed several times obviously, and I still ask myself what do I want to be doing next.
Finding the right balance as a parent in teaching/correcting and not making a big deal out of things where you should actually just give grace is a tough balance at times.
Bennett could tell which toy was his a day later. Which things of ours do we know so well that we’d not mistake them for something else.
Business and life is hard in just the practices and things to accomplish without throwing in real human dynamics and people problems into the mix. But focus on people and the big picture and you’ll be good.
Yesterday I had one of my young men drop by on his way to going to the MTC. Being able to help others in small ways is everything. It’s way more fulfilling and brings way more joy than any material or “popular” pursuit.
I reinstalled the “Morning Routine” app, and am doing a better job of just doing the little things instead of thinking about them.
Patience is hard. And patience with work is growing into questions of self value and if I’m doing what I should be doing. Not scared or depressed just being honest.
First, Happy Birthday Dad! And then I share about a tough dilemma where there’s not one right answer.
I want to become more someone that others can’t help but like and they kind of light up and you see happiness in their eyes when they say they know you to someone else.
It’s hard to keep up with life and all the things happening to remember them. So much gets lost and forgotten. Also, change is so real even with taste buds.
A lot happened this past month including moving into our new home. So we’ve been busy, but I’m back. We love watching The Chosen and episode 7 had a big lesson at the end that has stuck with me.
I launched millennial courage last week on 5/24/2021 which is a special day for me. I’m excited to see where it goes.
4 neat lessons we can learn from a pencil, and an important point from Elder Uchtdorf about the lost sheep.
I love how the Lord teaches me. His lessons for me are always recognizable in multiple ways.
Time is flying. Awesome week in Cancun. And we should be closing the end of the month on our home! The future is exciting!
Getting ready for Cancun next week by going tanning for the first time in my life. And really wondering what I want to be doing in 5 years.
What a week in St George. Trace’s wedding, general conference, Easter, Andrea’s birthday AND spring break!
Andrea’s mom is a convert and the first in her family in the church. Her dad’s dad is the first in the family in the church on that side. It’s fun to hear their stories and what else happened today.
We always need to be open and humble enough to be taught especially because what we think is the right way that things have to be done is probably wrong. ...God treats weaknesses and rebellion differently.
Family history and American history has definitely started to spark something in me. I’m excited to keep learning more.
My grandma is so strong and has been through a lot. Her attitude and mindset is one I wish we could all adopt better.
These two brothers show incredible drive, work ethic, values and more. It’s fun to hear the details and even how much they were willing to keep the sabbath day holy.
Just like your home needs cleaning and straightening regularly, so does your mental state
One of those light bulb moments of understanding came from a part of my reading. I’ve already been able to practice it once successfully and I can’t wait to do it more and know so much good will come from it.
Setting an example is so much more than helping demonstrate mechanics or helping intellectual understanding. And especially setting an example that it’s ok to make mistakes is huge.
This is me reading today’s post remembering Kobe and why I admire him how he put in the work on the court AND as a dad.
Humility to be great. I really like that line as I was thinking how to summarize this episode.
I’m excited for my clear message and just cause I am just beginning with elevating/celebrating dad-life and family-life over careers. It’s also a big day being Inauguration Day and even better Boston’s birthday.
Andrea started her audio journal and Boston had his priesthood interview. The Bishop was impressed and I’m impressed with our family.
The big and the small things you do matter. Every action and thought is a sign of your love and faith. Don’t fool yourself by being lazy.
You can’t avoid the mist of darkness forever. You need to be able to make it through it as well. Everyone does. Allow others to go through and make it. Hold on.
I’ve never honestly participated in previous years of #lighttheworld. I love being part of it this year. It’s fun to make reality out of scripture that “by small things are great things brought to pass.”
We watched a clip about the “Candy Bomber” and how he emphasized happiness comes when you live outside yourself. We were able to share Briggs’ example decorating Cliff’s door not only made his day, but that made Briggs happy and will be a memory that lasts way longer than what presents he gets for Christmas this year.
What is your love really if it’s only during good times? You know the spirit is in charge when you learn as you teach.
Christ’s parable of the talents has come to my mind several times reminding me that it’s important to try and to not settle. The results don’t matter that much, but your approach and effort does.
I wanted to remember this good analogy. The last part was something new to me recently so I didn’t want to forget that part.
We started being more intentional in small things by starting to say morning family prayers. We need more consistent positive things happening in our lives right now, and I’m already seeing lift from it. But this is really a long term play that will be so good.
Last night I had some tender mercies in receiving some strong assurances of two parts of my patriarchal blessing that I feel I must record to always remember and not forget.
We were challenged today by the living prophet to post something we #givethanks for everyday for 7 days in a row. Gratitude is the remedy we need so badly with today’s pandemics of which COVID-19 is just one.
Clay Christensen has impacted a lot of people for good. I want to learn how to approach things and interact better with others like he did. I’m excited to learn more from him but more importantly apply it and have better impact on individual lives, specifically with my family.
Don’t wait. Be happy now. Happiness is a choice and is not determined by external circumstances. See what you can be happy about now. It’s there if you choose to look.
Being more intentional and doing the little things with more care with make a bigger difference than you think.
I’m really trying to understand my emotional management in particular as I work on improving my mental strength.
My over reliance on always trying to do the right thing, while ultimately remaining in a shameful, unworthy, hesitant foundation, and how that relates to love and having substance to be loved was the eye-opening revelation for me today that is a game changer!
Upgrade your foundation, not your counters, to granite. The lord’s ways and timing are so beautiful, and real truth is a balance of seemingly two polarizing approaches.
We live in a pretty cool time. There are stories of transformation, and almost every kind, throughout history. Today there are lots of programs and structures people have developed that will help. I only hope people know you can’t ignore the internal transformation through the master healer and divine source is required. That transformation without Christ can still be good but will be lacking the deepest healing and power needed.
General Conference is always good. I wanted to remember what stood out to me the first time before I go listen to them again and study them more. Also, we signed up for a financial coach and are excited about learning more about being smart with our money hopefully going from better to best with our finances.
My little boys prayers were answered, and some really good thoughts from a Bro Halverson about our journey and that you cannot avoid the need for faith whether you’re a scholar or starting over in your understanding and testimony of the gospel.
Tonight’s bedtime prayer from Briggs has to be remembered. Also, I was tested yesterday to see if I have COVID-19. I’ll find out in a day or two.
Two main ideas from discussions today worth remembering. Plus a big bonus of my grandparents’ story.
This is something I for sure had to record to Remember. Don’t forget. Although we weren’t able to attend church for months, I’m growing more spiritually than ever before.
Always from for improvement in parenting and execution in any discipline, but things will always be ok in the end if you are acting out of love and with honest, positive intent.
Learning to Let Go is huge. Control what you can control. That’s very little, but controlling what you let go is actually something you can control.
Really connected with me having a simple example, a personal life example, and an example in the scriptures to have a principle resonate. Go out and create. Make something happen. Develop your talents. Play to win, not to NOT lose.
Remarkable times we are in now where there’s never been more and yet so little. We’ve never had so much information, communication and truth available, and we’ve never had so much noise, confusion and deception.
Taking the extra effort to vocalizing a prayer really does make a difference and shouldn’t be glossed over.
Just wanted to acknowledge and record some good feelings I’ve had today, and are brought because of these weirdos times, that I truly do want to do right and be my best self.
It’s fun learning about the Founding Fathers. It’s almost embarrassing how much information is available and yet how uninformed we are today.
I’m enjoying studying about the second coming and all the events leading up to it. I’ve been impressed upon, and my patriarchal blessing says I’ve been given blessings to understand what’s going on to help others prepare.
In President Nelson’s talk, “Hear Him”, his repetition of the word “daily” jumped out at me. I was also impressed that this is our turn with manna.
From the parable of the 10 Virgins, you can only do so much to help others. I want to do my part to love and serve but it’s not stressful or worrisome to me so far.
Building a home is a long, stressful process, but our family is happy and healthy. School will start with a hybrid approach. Gospel study goes deeper.
Fun family day at Lagoon. And I read about my 3rd Great Grandpa Perry Fitzgerald who was part of the first group of Pioneers with Brigham Young that arrived in Utah today in 1847.
6 pounds down has me moving past any weight loss focus and I’ll continue to be working on my healthy habits. ANd another wonderful Sunday that included the beautiful Nebo Loop Scenic Drive
Day 4. Moving to 4:2 the rest of the week then transitioning and maintenance. Also, we’re working on our daily structure for our kids.
An awesome day with it being our 13th anniversary, and good discussion about self control and making lasting changes.
I’m doing the 5:1 this week because I want to learn how my body and learn how to listen and understand what my body is saying.
A fire in Saratoga Springs adds to the craziness of 2020, but I’m still calm and have so much to be happy about.
My childhood basketball coach and friend’s good dad suddenly died this week, and his funeral was today. Lots of feelings and thoughts, but I wanted to remember this one about living a life of impact.
I’m learning to let my boys think more, act more on their own, and better see the consequences of their actions. Being silent can be so good or actually be mean with a “silent treatment.” I’m learning the difference and putting it to good use.
A great story worth remembering and sharing about selling my car and that keeping your word is worth more than the extra money.
We made a quick trip to Utah and saw Eagle Mountain for the first time. We were excited before but even more excited now.
Trying to figure out how I want to apply my why in what specific dream do I want to achieve and work to make a reality. Creating a home development program for our boys is getting my attention now.
Andrea hit some MAJOR goals this month! So cool! Just remember to do the next right thing. Lots to complain/worry about if you want but don’t. Things work out.
There are always people who admire you and want to be like you some day. No matter if you’re in high school still or the CEO of a big company. Watch the shadow you cast and don’t be too busy for others.
It’s amazing how limited our minds are and how quickly something shakes our paradigm and only then do we think differently and grow.
We need constant reminders of good things in our lives, intentional routines and triggers placed and the willingness to give and receive messages over and over again.
Briggs got caught eating my chocolate Easter Bunny. Andrea’s “Why that makes you cry” is being able to help less fortunate babies.
We should’ve been flying to the Bahamas today. We’re still doing really good as a family, and Andrea’s enjoying a good business conference online.
Week 2 of online school and our boys are ahead. Work is good and we’re building a new home in Utah.
Andrea’s birthday was a success. Our boys are drawing out good lessons from things we watch and talk about. The big world fast has started, which is cool to be part of, as we head into Easter weekend.
It was a wonderful conference weekend. I’m finishing up our Disney World video for Andrea’s birthday. Online school starts this week.
Andrea has fun on April fools. We’re excited for General Conference that starts tomorrow.
Life is different but I think it’ll be healing in many ways. Also, my parents leave Ghana tomorrow.
The world is full of opportunities to pursue vain, empty and shallow pursuits. I’m thankful to see clearly and identify my personal growth and development in being a good husband and father.
2 recent and strong lessons for me on caring more about my actions than my appearance or even words.
I’m not sick often but have been the last couple days. Health is so important in all aspects of life.
Presidents’ Day meant no work or school. But even on a simple day using the priesthood is something to remember.
Another good Sunday with an important impression about scripture study and what it looks like now with our technology.
Our physical environment and even what we eat impacts our spirit, mood, and our thoughts so much. Don’t short change them.
Another beautiful Sunday with fun memories playing with my boys, and a good lesson from President Nelson.
My first two days at my new job are so refreshing. But more so is getting to build relationships and hear their amazing stories.
Can’t say enough about my 10 years with USAA. I’m just as excited for my next chapter though.
Boston really enjoyed helping Andrea and I get ready to teach our Sunday school lesson.
Your identity is being a child of god. You can forgive and be forgiven, and that is powerful.
I finished making a handful of personal calls to those who made a significant impact on me during my time at USAA.
I’m happy to record and remember today’s experience in the temple. I’m so thankful for such a place of peace and learning.
Made the winning basket in my game, thinking of what I want for my birthday and a lesson on forgiveness.
I felt there’s something more to me to come. And I feel something great but simple is starting to happen.
Remembering our Sunday school lesson, and how Andrea observes my lacking emotions, and how i respond poorly to my boys emotional fits.
Episode 66 of the 66-day micro habit challenge! Plus it was a good working Saturday that ended with a fun game night with my boys.
Getting additional life insurance in place as part of this big change switching employment allowed me a moment to step back and appreciate all that is good.
First Sunday of the month and year. Looking forward to studying the Book of Mormon more.
It’s 2020. I want to get involved and especially include the whole family how we can do more service this year.
See, hear, and think what you want to, but pay more attention to what you think as it grows.
We do have loved ones who have passed away all around us here everyday concerned and aware of what we need.
Just wanted to remember this extra good week for Boston, and I love seeing him grow and become.
My parents are enjoying their mission in Ghana so much. I really think they’d feel like they were lying if they said it was a big sacrifice. They’re loving it!
Just saying how much I love being with Briggs, seeing his personality and his development.
Participating in 2 eagle boards of review this evening was fun and a good experience to remember.
Little things today to remember to keep us grateful and making the most of our blessings.
In our Sunday school class we watched and discussed a video about a bicyclist who after being injured needed to take a fast route back through a mile long dark tunnel. No doubt we will have to pass through dark tunnels in our lives. Prepare now. Surround yourself with light and others who carry the light as well.
Truth exists. And truth is what keeps us from being anxious, worried and fearful all the time. If you’re fearful all the time you can’t love.
Family and the restored gospel is everything. Frozen 2 - everyone has to choose right for themselves. Love is permanent.
Fun to see and hear Lindsey Stirling in concert, but most of all hearing her testimony and story.
Don’t settle for good, or even really good, when you know great is still out there. This can be said when considering personal gospel study or your professional work.
It’s so great to have family that is truly helpful. That also means I need to be just as, if not more, helpful back to them.
We need to ask for help more often. It’s good for you obviously, but actually there’s a lot of people willing to give help and they’ll enjoy it. Everyone’s not out there to judge or look down on you if you need help.
There is no middle ground. Stand for something. Make a decision. Learn and grow. You can’t do that from the middle.
Applying what I noticed after we cleaned our house to why it’s important to personally have a frequent cleaning to even be able to feel peace and happiness that is already there.
Why do I agree with James that we should be happy we have temptations. And when have I acted on the promise James gives that God will give to him that asks.
Focus on what you do believe instead of what you don’t. You’ll be in a much better position, one of strength and peace, if you do.
Everyone learns and sees things differently, and there’s a lot of value in that. We all need to share more so we can learn together.
So many things in life are probably so different than we think because our perspective, or lens we’re looking through, is so off. Be quicker to question and consider.
I don’t know exactly what I want to do with my job decision... and that’s ok. I’m extremely happy to have my boys and my wife. And I’m so happy she is happy.
From David Brooks’ recent BYU devotional. One of those rare talks that really makes you think and one that I want to listen to at least a dozen more times.
Let’s try to not judge and react too quickly in situations. Being calm and asking questions should be our natural behavior. It truly helps everyone if it is.
It is a sacrifice even if you are rewarded greatly in the end. Service creates real substance to life.
God has a hand in even small, small things. And life will have times where you see the big picture clearly and times when you don’t. And that’s ok.
Keep things in perspective. Know what game you are playing and set right expectations for yourself and others.
You are NOT just your body. But how your body is tremendously impacts how patient, thoughtful, and willing to do certain things. And that really is how people decide who you are. So don’t take your eating and sleeping lightly.
Life is about making decisions. The decisions to be made between better and best is the hardest. The most important thing is to be studying and watching, and be prepared and in position to act whenever you need to.
I’ve been enjoying hearing about successes from others that I have relationships with, and I t’s made me think of and actually be more willing to share mine more than I naturally would.
Are you focused on your 2nd serve too much? Always be spending your time and thoughts on what matter most and you’ll keep growing and be happy.
If you strive to be your best you will help so many people. But also know there will still be some who despise and are jealous. So don’t let them hold you back.
We naturally see things through the colored lenses of our own biases, desires, and perspective whether good or bad. So be self-aware and careful as we identify truths.
Getting a special treat for my 2-year-old for his good behavior today was fun, and I wonder how my father in heaven has felt and done similar things for me.
Man is weak. But God still let’s us serve and use our agency. It’s wrong for us to think otherwise.
Change triggers growth. Growth is why we are here and what we’re made to do, so don’t avoid change.
“Do you know so and so” again for the win, and how beautiful it is playing simple games and talking as a family. Also, today was my parents Farewell Sunday before they leave on their mission.
Ended a super fun day seeing the “Fighting Preacher”. Many good lessons, but knowing angels are among us helping is a good one to remember.
A conversation with my friend Nick comparing jobs, stress, accountability and things with an enterprise position compared with that at a small business and how principles can be applied more eternally.
Boston loves his Jazz shirt. I never would have guessed at the time that shirt would be such a favorite that my dad got for him.
Leadership principles are transferable to so many settings because they are simple truths about how we can be most successful interacting with other people. And you can replace “leadership qualities” with “Christ-like attributes” because all truth comes together.