TMIT 12: Courage

🎙️ Episode 12: CourageCourage usually gets the Gladiator treatment.We picture epic battles, high-stakes wins, and shirtless heroics.But in real life?It’s not just about “being brave.”This week, in Episode 12: Courage, we’re talking about what makes it possible for families to practice courage—not just in big moments, but to show up persistently courageous, day to day.🧱 The Most Important Thing:Courage needs scaffolding.Kids don’t learn to be brave just because we tell them to. They learn it through preparation.🧠 What We’re Learning:🏗️ Deliberate practice builds confident action.Whether it’s a spelling bee, a tough conversation, or a hockey tournament, we can rehearse for hard things—together. As Bill Belichick says: “Practice execution becomes game reality.”🔁 Mistakes aren’t failure—they’re feedback.From Peloton instructors to portfolio managers, high performers in every field know: You’re not winning every time. You’re learning. Federer only won 54% of the points in his career—and still won 80% of his matches.🎧 In This Episode, We Unpack: Why “just be brave” isn’t enough How preparation turns into courage What it looks like to normalize mistakes at home Why we want our kids to stay in things long enough to get good The family cheer, family meetings, and other everyday ways we build a culture of courage💡 Experiments We’re Trying: Roleplaying how to handle disappointment before it hits Naming acts of courage in family meetings Writing down the “misses” to normalize the process Helping our kids shift from outcome-thinking to process-thinking✨ Favorite Quote:“Work ethic eliminates fear.”— Michael Jordan📚 Further Reading: The Art of Winning by Bill Belichick Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown