Throughout my life, I have always tried to set myself up for success.  I don’t always achieve success, but I do the necessary preparation so that I have a chance. 1.   School When my girls were in elementary school, we always took 10 minutes before bedtime to make sure that homework and books were in the backpack and placed by the door.  Shoes and coats were out by the backpacks.  Clothes were picked out and placed by the bed.  That 10 minutes of preparation before bed made it easier for us in the morning.  Before school there were no…