The Keenan Family Principles

Everyone has a part;
We all have a role to play, each of us has a responsibility to make the family better, and do our part.  Our family is, because everyone does

Respect is paramount
We are respectful for the feelings, emotions, needs and beliefs of others

Honesty is at the core
We are honest, straightforward, direct and concise in our messages, behaviors and interactions with ourselves and others

Culture of Intellectualism
We embrace intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.  We celebrate education, educational achievement and the expansion of the mind

Personal Growth
We continually look to grow as people; expanding our views, improving our talents, our skills, and becoming better people

Share our talent
Each of us has special skills and talents we must continually develop and share with each other and the world.  We do not waste our talents

We never give up
Giving up is not an option.  We set our goals and go after them, never quitting or allowing excuses to derail us

We do things right
We do things right the first time, exceeding expectations, and taking pride in our work

Giving and Sharing
We share our good fortunes with others, always remembering we are very lucky

Accountability
Each of us is accountable for our actions and choices, we own everything we do

Financial Literacy
We are financially literate, understanding the impact of our actions on our financial health.  We know how to spend, save, and invest to get the most out of our lives

Loyalty:
We are loyal and bound to the people we love and the ideas that define us.  We can be counted on to hold steady and true to the people and things that matter most