Problem: Article: It may be difficult to lock down exactly what your dreams are, but you will need to be able to set them in stone in order to devise a plan that helps you achieve them. Sit down with a pen and paper and make a list of what you want out of life. Then use that list to create a singular mission statement. Try to narrow your dreams down to one solid statement that encompasses the change you want to make in your life. Some examples could be: I will become a cartoonist, I will live in California, or I will start a newspaper. Now that you have identified your overarching goal, you need to determine what skills you have that can help you accomplish it, what sacrifices you are willing to make, and how much you may need to risk. Think about the skills you will need to achieve your dream; do you currently possess them or will you need further training or education? Try to determine a ballpark figure for how much your dream will cost to pursue. If your dream is to open a business your budget requirements may be much higher than if your dream is to learn to play the guitar. Depending on the scope of your dream, you may be a long way away from being a position to achieve them, but don't get discouraged; a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. You probably face challenges in your life that can directly affect your ability to pursue your dreams. Assess those challenges and consider what sacrifices you are willing to make to overcome them. Money is the most common limitation when it comes to chasing dreams. You may need to wait for some time in order to Save Money, or you may have things you are willing to sell in pursuit of your goals. Other limitations may include job security, having time, or a lack of skills or training. Make a list of possible solutions for each problem you come up with. This step will provide you with the basic framework of your plan moving forward. Start by establishing a few broad goals, then identify a few smaller goals within each one. Some examples could be: If your dream is to open a restaurant, your first goal could be to learn to cook. Within that goal, sub-goals may be to attend culinary school, If your dream is to become a musician, your first goal could be to perform a live show, with a sub-goal of purchasing the amp and other equipment necessary for a concert. Now that you have identified your goals and the obstacles you face, it's time to establish your plan to chase your dreams. Create a step by step list of what you need to accomplish in order to put yourself in a position to achieve your dreams. Start with the very first task you will need to complete. It may be to begin saving enough money for your next step, or it could be to start looking into necessary training or education programs. Use your goals and sub-goals to guide your checklist so that by the time you have it completed, you will have reached your ultimate goal.
Summary: Break your dreams down into an action statement. Assess your current situation. Identify the obstacles preventing you from chasing your dreams. Make a list of goals associated with achieving your dreams. Complete your plan.

Problem: Article: Different breeds have different sizes, conformations, egg production rates, fertility, hatchability, feed consumption and productive lifetimes. Research your breed to find the expected characteristics of your ducks. Keep track of your ducks through proper identification. In a small group you may recognize individual ducks but if you cannot, it may be helpful to use wing or leg bands to mark individual birds. Trap nests are designed so that ducks can go in but cannot come out until released. This way you can record the identity of the duck and whether or not it laid an egg. Keep track of the number of eggs a duck lays, the number of ducklings hatched by a particular duck, the number of ducklings which were then marketed for sale or after butchering and the age of those ducklings when they reached suitable weight for slaughter. All this information will help to choose the most effective and productive ducks to breed for production. Breeders should have sound bones, straight toes and tight, well-fitting scales on the feet. Breeders should not have crooked breast bones or split wings. Younger ducks will have bright colors on their legs and bills, a pliable, gristly breastbone and a soft and easily dented windpipe. Older ducks will have dull legs and bills with hardening of the skin, a hard breastbone and strong windpipe. Breeders should not have been treated for any major diseases. Breeders must be healthy with thick sleek feathers, bright eyes, dry nostrils and plentiful tail furnishings (according to the breed). The main factor when selecting breeders should be weight as this is highly heritable. Do not allow ducks to mate who display deformities, abnormal size or other defects. After weight you should consider the other factors that you have recorded such as number of eggs laid and ducklings hatched.
Summary: Do research on your breed. Develop a system of identification for your ducks. Use trap nests to record when eggs are laid. Record information regarding individual ducks. Select ducks with good conformation according to their breed. Select young and vigorous breeders. Choose breeders mainly based on weight.

Problem: Article: " Start this arm movement by holding your arms out in front of you, mostly straight and at chest level. Cross your right wrist over your left and hold them together. Your wrists should cross at the center line of your body rather than on one side or the other. Lift your arms up and down in a loose bouncing movement, in time with the beat of the song. This movement is repeated eight times. " Start this arm movement by holding your left arm so that the back of your wrist is near your chin, with your left elbow pointing straight left and your forearm flat. Lift your right arm up until your upper arm is about at shoulder level and your right elbow is pointing diagonally to the right. Raise your right forearm so that it points straight up, and whip it in small circles to the beat of the song, as if you were a cowboy holding a rope lasso. This movement is repeated eight times as well. Fortunately, the pattern for the dance's arm movements is very simple. Start by "holding the reins." To a steady beat, bob your arms eight times, then switch to the "lasso" movement and wave your right arm eight times.
Summary:
Learn to "hold the reins. Learn to make a "lasso. Learn the pattern.