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Episode 86: Future Mistake #1 External Voices
If you listen to external voices as your predominant filter for decision-making, research shows you will not only be less fulfilled than you could be but also achieve less than your potential. People who tap into an...
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Episode 85: What Do You Want?
Figuring out what you want to do with your life is still the central conundrum of growing up. But most people in advanced years still joke about their own lack of clarity. Most people just shrug their shoulders at the...
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Episode 84: Helping Kids Find Their Way with Principal Josh Way
Every now and then we bump into a leader in education who âgets itâ. Well, at least from our point of view. Principal Josh Way is that guy. He understands how crucial it is for teachers and educators to build...
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Episode 83: Scott Schimmel on Kids Need to be Needed
We worry these days about the mental health of teenagers, and rightly so. We look for interventions to share with them about ways to reduce the stress they feel. But, from Franklâs perspective, perhaps weâre missing...
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Episode 82: Act Your Age! Redefining Milestones
What does it mean to act your age? There are certain milestones that we expect- like being able to do your own laundry, or schools have in place- like starting middle school or getting your high school diploma. ...
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Episode 81: Social Skills - Embracing Awkwardness with Scott Schimmel
Why Thoughtful Conversations Matter for Your Teen's Future Navigating the Professional World: While it might seem like eons away, your teenager's future career hinges on their ability to converse thoughtfully. Whether...
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Episode 80: Better Questions - Better Conversations with Scott Schimmel
I donât know about you, but when I try to have a conversation with someone, and they answer with one-word answers and an irritated tone of voice, I change tactics. I stop talking. Iâm not getting paid to try to pry...
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Episode 79: Scott Schimmel on Your Best Year Ever?
Going to back to school brings a mixture of anticipation, excitement, and perhaps a little dread. Anxiety is normal; thereâs so much thatâs beyond a kidâs control. We have a worksheet you can share with your kids to...
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Episode 78: Scott Schimmel on Resilient Kids Are Filled With Hope
Some students are self-directed, motivated learners who are engaged with their academics, their friends, and their involvement in sports or clubs. Many students, though, are not. They go through the motions. They...
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Episode 77: Scott Schimmel on Grit and the Best Predictor of Success
If you got to choose for your kid whether they were intelligent, talented, or resilient, what would you prioritize?
As parents of teenagers, we often find ourselves marveling at our children's talents and abilities....
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Episode 76 Scott Schimmel on Role Model Inventory
Your kid might come up with their own list of role models, but weâve learned over the past decade how important it is to guide them to reflect on who they look up to and why. Now is a great time to bring it up to your...
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Episode 75 Scott Schimmel on the Critical Skill of Understanding Yourself
One critical skill we all need is to understand ourselves, and understand particularly our own capacity. This is something that we can grow in ourselves, and teach to our kids. This concept can also be described as...
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