When children are intrinsically motivated they are happier and healthier. Intrinsic motivation is the drive to complete an activity for only the satisfaction gained in doing the activity. This satisfaction comes in the absence of external pressure or reward. Using external pressures and rewards amounts to taking a shortcut. The problem with shortcuts is that […]
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Sacrifice everything…friends, family, marriage, kids, hobbies, vacation, and all other things meaningful. All to achieve a goal that defines success. It will be worth it once you reach the goal. Sacrifice is part of success, but must you sacrifice everything? Your gut tells you YES! You can have all those other things later in life […]
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History proves that early success in life is never a predictor of long term success. On the contrary, a child who is a high achiever early in life may find it more difficult to achieve long term success than their counterparts. The reason for this is complex. High achieving kids often develop their sense of […]