Teach your children it’s okay to be stupid
Every adult is stupid in some subject. And every grown child wishes an adult told them it’s okay, instead of growing up being scared and ashamed and embarrassed.
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Every adult is stupid in some subject. And every grown child wishes an adult told them it’s okay, instead of growing up being scared and ashamed and embarrassed.
Smile and take a deep breath! Embarrassment is like a plot-twist in a movie that you didn’t see coming – it’s a shocking surprise. And like Simon Huggins mentions: ride it out. When you feel embarrassed: smile, breathe, and allow it. Let the moment live. Then get right back to building your startup, writing your book or…
Frustration is a compass that’s sewn into your heart. And it blasts a siren every time your life gets off course. Like, “Shit, you’re veering off course. Get the hell back on track!” That’s the power of frustration when it’s used as a tool. Share this post: Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share…
In 1980, from the rolled-down window of a yellow school bus in Long Beach, CA, a voice yelled, “You can’t pop so stop!” They were right, my dance skills sucked. They were wrong, I wasn’t going to stop. Two years later I was teaching popping at The Broadway Academy of Performing Arts in Carmichael, CA….
Don’t let anybody’s dismissive language or put-downs deter you from seeking knowledge. Seek! Share this post: Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share on Email
My friend Zoe Ventura was showing off her new roller skating jump, then fell on her ass shortly after landing. She got back up, dusted herself off, and skated around the Reno skate park and executed the exact same jump – this time balancing herself differently after her landing. And all’s well – minus a…
Natural ability Interest Practice Over the years ballet dancers noticed that I have perfect turnout. I even tried ballet for 3 months and the ballet teacher also said I have perfect turnout. “I would kill to have your turnout,” I heard over and over. But the 3 months of ballet class proved to me that…