A few months ago I made a commitment to myself to rethink how I discipline my kids. I am now a firm believer that discipline is not about punishing. The point of discipline is to drive a change in behavior. As a parent and a coach this distinction is critical. The truth is, using discipline […]
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This year I have a simple goal to serve as the foundation for my other goals. That goal is to choose intrinsic motivation and goals over extrinsic motivation and goals. The main reason why I’m doing this is because I know intrinsic goals make you happier and healthier. Intrinsic Intrinsic Motivation Examples: Commit to a […]
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Yesterday, I listed “winning” as one of the values that demotivate children in my article on how to help kids become self-motivated. Obviously, there is nothing inherently wrong with winning. The problem comes from parents and coaches who over value winning. For example, in youth wrestling I have personally witnessed parents and coaches who demotivate […]