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Own Your Focus

While striving to be the best parents in this distraction-filled, technologically driven world, most of us realize that the world around us is changing rapidly while our parenting approach is not. Something is missing. The answer is surprisingly simple and right in front of us...it’s focus. Focus is a skill that can be mastered similar to reading and math. Our children’s potential can be unlocked and their happiness unleashed by teaching our children to “Own Their Focus.”

Monday, August 28, 2017

Goalcast - These Three things will make you feel better about yourself

Minimalism - A Documentary about the Important Things

Excellent documentary about focus. Thank you Mandy Tee for introducing me.

Bill Nye - Change the World

Cellphone Contract

Parent-Child Cell Phone Contract. For anyone in need a clear set of expectations with your child concerning cell phones. (Credit to Josh Shipp)

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Define Your Fears Instead of Your Goals

An excellent TED Talk from one of my favorites. Great advice on overcoming your fears.

I have a partner who thankfully chooses to be "a little deaf"

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Own Your Focus

about 2 months ago

I have a partner who thankfully chooses to be "a little deaf".

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's mother-in-law gave her a piece of advice on her wedding day, "In every good marriage, it helps sometimes to be a little deaf." Ginsburg applied it to her job too, "I have employed it as well in every workplace, including the Supreme Court. When a thoughtless or unkind word is spoken, best tune out. Reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one's ability to persuade."

Actively allowing others' reactionary words to fall on deaf ears is not a trait that has been ingrained in me. Fortunately I have a partner who understands the value of this characteristic. When I become overwhelmed or speak from fear, Stephen Mullins' "deafness" has taught me to listen more. Thank you!