I like to learn new skills. This year I am going to learn how to catch Kokanee, and how to weld. I make a goal to learn at least one new skill each year and sometimes two. Physical skills are relatively easy because they are so measurable and observable so progress is simple to measure. Behavioral skills are much more difficult, especially as an adult. Learning how to be a good and loving husband, learning how to be a good parent, learning how to be patient and never get angry or even a little bit irritated, and the list goes on.  Most make zero attempt at learning a new behavioral skill or strength because it is to hard. I pick one area every year to work on that I am weak in. This year it is to eliminate all “trash” talking, or as my wife calls it, “teasing”.  I have justified it over the years as “what guys do”. Several of my friends never say anything negative, critical, they never tease, or make fun of anybody that I have ever heard, and they are very enjoyable to spend time with.  So far my progress has been very slow,but I have made some. I have been a “trash talker” for a lot of years so I might have to make it a two year project. A behavioral skill I took on several years ago was “never to worry” not even a little bit no matter how big the crisis or problem. I can honestly say that I have that skill nearly perfected. It has been a long time since I have fretted, gotten uptight, been anxious, or gotten stressed about anything. It is a command in the Bible “not to be anxious” so it is obviously possible and it is one that God will give a great deal of help in. I am talking about how to be worry free in my talk at “Men’s Breakfast” at JBC Saturday morning at 7 am.  It is a great time and all the bacon you can eat.