Yesterday was one of those days when I realize that I am not perfect. Far from it in fact.

Not that I ever really think I am. It was just one of those days when it really smacks you in the face.

Lucky for me, I read lots of little kid books to the girls.

In “Lilly’s Plastic Purple Purse” there is a line that I think of every time I have a day that reminds me of my imperfections.

The teacher in the book writes a note to Lilly that ends with the line “Today was a rough day, tomorrow will be a better one.”

Every time I have a day that reminds me of my imperfections, I remind myself of this.

No matter how things go (and overall things go REALLY well for me everyday) I can remind myself of that and get up the next day ready to tackle what lies ahead.

The other thing I think of is the fact that a bad day for me is a great day for the vast majority of the world’s population.

Not that I am that great, but it really is a truth that is hard to escape.

I am not in the hospital, I don’t have to worry about my next meal. I have a comfortable house, a loving wife, two great daughters and a great place to work (to name just a few of things that I have going for me).

So, remind yourself of these things when you have a day that doesn’t go the way you want it to.

Today might have been a rough day, but tomorrow will be better.

And, we all are truly fortunate in the grand scheme of things.

Make it a great day. And even if it isn’t, tomorrow will be a better one.

Jake