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The label you give yourself in this lifestyle is probably doing WAY more harm than you realise. In this episode, I get specific about what too often gets added or taken away in service of those labels, and how to make sure you don't fall for that trap.
Early on, we wanted proof that kids raised this way could achieve what they wanted in life. We didn't find many of those stories, so we wrote our own. We'll tell you why our 18yo chose tertiary study, how he got in without ever sitting an exam, and how he's going compared to his schooled classmates.
Most of us carry a powerful belief about our children's potential, but the research tells a very different story. This episode unpacks both, and shows you how to actually help your child find and draw out what's genuinely inside them.
Getting a child to set a goal is one thing. But getting them to actually follow through - especially when it gets hard - is where almost everyone gets stuck. This episode shows you how to get both these things right.
Most of us have tried helping our child set goals. And most of the time, it doesn't stick. This episode will tell you why, and what you really need to understand before any of the practical stuff will actually work.
The world our children are growing up in is actively working against some of the most important capabilities they'll ever need. This episode covers the final five - and how to build every one of them.
