It is around this time of the year I return to certain movies that are magical, entertaining, self-reminder, and valuable lessons as well.

Last night I watched Christmas Carol based on Charles Dickens’s 1843 classic novella A Christmas Carol. Having read the book while growing up and now watching the movie seems like one of the best adaptions.

The takeaways:

1. We are not going to take away any money with us, so earn well to spend here.

2. Be nice to folks you may not have any idea what they are going through.

3. Everyone is different so don’t judge.

4. Friends are important and so is family.

5. If we can’t be nice all the time but then be nice most of the time.

6. Be compassionate.

That’s all from the cold and snowing Chicago!