Direction

Diligent people have vision for their lives, they use every available moment and opportunity to accomplish goals. Unlike a lazy person who is constantly "wading through molasses," a diligent person sees his or her way clearly without confusion

Promotion

A person who is diligent with his or her skills and talents will not lack opportunities and sought-after positions.

Diligence in the home includes:

* Parents investing time and energy to establish vision and goals for the family

* Helping to plan and set priorities for weekly tasks for the family to accomplish

* Making a daily schedule to use time most wisely

* Putting just as much effort into helping family members with their responsibilities as is put into one's own responsibilities

The Beavers

The phrase "busy as a beaver" is a tribute to the diligence that makes beavers successful. Rarely is a beaver inactive. It is constantly building, maintaining, working ahead and caring for its family. Even after their own dam and lodge are established, parent beavers will keep busy by building additional dams and lodges for future generations.

Character Traits