Never Tell Me the Odds: Building Confidence, Resilience, and Optimism

from Closer Than You Think · host Max Gilbert

How do we raise kids who are bold rather than paralyzed by analysis, optimistic rather than cynical, who take risks when mission demands it? The qualities we want in our children don't just happen-we cultivate them through daily practice. This week: why noticing miracles in mundane moments (the yellow light, the parking spot, the unlikely win) trains our kids to trust that when they do the right thing, resources appear when needed.Full Essay Here

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