If you can use a wrestler’s innate motivation to turn something that feels like a grind into something they enjoy doing, it’s like magically creating fun out of pain. That is why self-motivation is so important. However, people are not born with motivation and motivation does not come out of thin air. Everyone needs a […]
Understanding what drives a child’s self-motivation is a big part of helping that child pursue a difficult goal. Obviously, it’s exponentially harder to work at something when you don’t have motivation. If you can turn something that feels like a grind to a child into a process built on their innate motivation, it’s like magically […]
There are two ways I approach understanding what innately motivates a child. First, I like to look at their behaviors using the Strengths Based Parenting approach. Yearning: What activities or environments is your child repeatedly drawn to or eager to try? Rapid learning: What new skills or activities does your child pick up quickly and easily? Satisfaction: When […]