I try to reflect on matters daily, as it’s good to take a step back from the everyday and reflect.  But honestly, it’s hard, especially these days – the start of the holiday season. 

In a recent business trip, though, I took the opportunity to do so and ended up writing a note, a special note to someone that means the world to me.

So today, let’s reflect on that person – the person who makes you the prosperous family dad that you are now – your wife – your significant other.

Think about her for a moment.

Think about the time you were dating her and how you fell head over heals for her.  You spent more time with her and less with your friends because you made her a priority.

Think about how special she is now that you’ve been with her for awhile and the things that she does everyday. 

When was the last time you complimented her? 

How long ago has it been since you’ve given her a gift, written her a note, or spend extended time with her?

Is she still a priority for you? 

To make sure, let’s think about what can you do or help her with to make her happy.

A good way to do that is to make a list of The Top 3 Things She Would Appreciate.

Don’t know what they are?  Pay attention to her every day needs. 

If she needs you to:

• support her in her career, support her and help her without any complaints
• provide for her and the kids, provide for her and bring home the bacon with a smile
• clean after yourself, make sure you do so for you and for any mess at home
• come home earlier from work, make room in the schedule in order to be able to do that.
• do the “honey to-do list”, do it or pay someone else to do it
• get her away from the kids or the everyday, use your imagination and set something up for a getaway with just the two of you.

The point is – find out what she needs and then do more than what she expects.

Treat her as what she is – your #1 customer. Make her happy – love her by your actions.

You already know how to prosper as a family dad: prosper those around you.  In the case of your wife, prosper her first.

Can you imagine how she would feel if you did this?  Can you imagine her response?

Now stop imagining – list out the Top 3 (go ahead and write them down) and make it happen.

If she asks you what the reason behind this is, let her know you’re just setting your priorities straight.

How’s that for a good start to the holiday season?