Inspire Success

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Allow kids to be independent. it gives them a lot of confidence. Give them chores to make them responsible and develop character.

As an educator and supervisor, I've been asked the definition of success. My answer is when my kids, students, or former employees ask for my opinion, not money.

Compassion

Children whose parents show them how it feels to help those struggling tend to start developing a compassionate outlook.

Success in parenting is built on spiritual community, disciplined and hard work. Follow the rules and do the right thing.

When I was younger, I got hand-me-downs and later I sorted clothes, books, and toys, and give them away to kids who could use them.

Early awareness of others people’s problems can also encourage kids to start asking entrepreneurial questions: “Do things really have to be this way?” “How can I make them better?”

Welcome Failure

My mom was a teacher and my dad was an attorney and architect. My dad would say What did you fail at today? He asked me when I was young and he was driving me to or from school; he asked me when I was in college, and he asked me more frequently when I started to work.

Way too many parents try to save their kids from failing. But parents should make sure to create an environment where it is okay to fail. My parents taught me that in our wounds lie our gifts, and in failures lie opportunities,

Let Go 

Kids need time to discover their paths. Many experience periods when it’s unclear where they’re going. Some parents may see their kids as being lost. But parents of kids who grow up to become entrepreneurs are more likely to see their kids as exploring.

Here’s the tough part for a lot of parents: If you want to raise an entrepreneur, you need to lead by following, regardless of where your child wants to go.

In other words, see what your kids want, what their passion is, what they are good at, and what makes them happy. Allow their gift to reveal itself. Then support it. Tell them how proud you are of them for succeeding in their chosen path. And then tell them again and again, until you’re sure they believe it. 

They may not end up with a career you had in mind, but if they’re able to pursue their passion, they’ll be happy and fulfilled.