When our son was little, someone asked him, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” We expected him to say, “a fireman” or “a doctor” or “an astronaut.” His answer surprised us all: “I want to be honest.” Now, at age 32, Tim has fulfilled his childhood dream. He’s one of the most honest people […]
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Keeping Your Kids Curious
Kids are naturally curious. If you’ve spent any time around four-year olds, you know how many times they ask, “Why?” Because of that curiosity, they explore. When they discover how to do something they repeat it, over and over again. Nobody forces them; they do it for the sheer enjoyment of discovery. Most adults have […]
How to Initiate a Conversation
When the space shuttle used to launch, it burned up 90% of its fuel in the first few minutes to escape the earth’s gravity. After that, it’s just a fraction. For many people, starting a conversation is the hardest part of communication. It seems to take 90% of our energy just to make the initial […]