Episode 12: What Made You Weird As A Kid?

If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if childhood quirks were the seeds of adult greatness? Join me as I explore how embracing quirky passions can lead to extraordinary futures, featuring insights from Gaver Tully, the visionary behind the Tinkering School. I’ll share how Tully's innovative hands-off approach to education empowers children to embrace risk and failure as essential ingredients for growth. Through his work, I’ve seen the magic that unfolds when kids are given the freedom to explore their innate superpowers with minimal adult interference.I’ll also take you back in time to contrast the free-spirited parenting philosophies of the Beat Generation with today’s more cautious approach. Reflecting on my own unsupervised adventures on the beaches of Northern California, I’ll highlight the vital role of risk in fostering creativity, independence, and resilience. Together, we’ll journey through historical tales of young adventurers and consider the potential lost when children are overly shielded from challenges. This episode makes a compelling case for the importance of risk in nurturing a creative and resilient spirit.Peek behind the curtain with me as I delve into the origins of the Tinkering School, born from a dinner conversation about modern parenting anxieties. I’ll share stories of bravery, competence, and the powerful learning that comes from failure as kids build bridges and design roller coasters. I’ll also introduce "The Right Questions" with James Victore, inviting an open dialogue where you can engage and learn. Let’s inspire children to trust themselves and others as we celebrate the power of belief from outside the family as a catalyst for entrepreneurial dreams.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my other work delivered straight to your inbox. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!