Smile more, even when things go wrong

Memorable Summary You Can Teach a Child (9-11 years): “Be positive, see problems as temporary, and believe you can improve—people love being around those who lift them up.” Practical, Brutally Honest, Real-Life Examples for a Child: 1. After Failing a Test Negative Reaction (Pessimist): “I’m bad at math. I’ll never be good.” Positive Reaction (Optimist): … Read more

Practice more than others

Memorable Summary to Teach a Child (9-11 years): “Nobody is born great—every expert practiced a lot. Believe in yourself, keep trying, and anything can become easy.” Practical, Brutally Honest, Real-Life Examples for a Child: 1. Struggling with Math Problems Old Thinking (Mistake): “I’m not good at math; I can’t do this.” New Thinking (Skill-Building): “I’m … Read more

How to get people to say YES

Memorable Summary to Teach a Child (9-11 years): “People say ‘yes’ when they see a benefit, are already saying yes to small things, or get to choose between two good options—be confident and ask smart.” Practical, Brutally Honest, Real-Life Examples for a Child: 1. Convincing Parents for a Picnic with Friends Old Way (Often Fails): … Read more