We, as parents and educators, would do well to listen to our youth when they express their dreams. It is in our interest to encourage them to explore and to play with their creative potential. Through listening and helping them determine how to make their dreams a reality, we can help them to discover what they are good at, what their passions are and what they need to do to move toward their dreams. They then come to believe that they can succeed. And, beyond that, they develop a passion for success because they can see the possibility and what is in it for them to have their dreams become a reality.
So . . . have you asked that question at some point? Do you feel somewhat stuck? Can’t figure out where to begin? Is the phone not ringing? Having difficulty gaining support for what you have to offer?
Whatever the case, you’re not alone. All of us go through it at some point. Don’t be discouraged. You know, sometimes you just need, what I call “AAA,” an acronym for Advice, Adjust, and Advertise.
If perhaps you can’t figure out the reason for your “slow” or “no” growth, begin with the three steps below. They’re simple, yet powerful strategies.
We, as parents and educators, would do well to listen to our youth when they express their dreams. It is in our interest to encourage them to explore and to play with their creative potential. Through listening and helping them determine how to make their dreams a reality, we can help them to discover what they are good at, what their passions are and what they need to do to move toward their dreams. They then come to believe that they can succeed. And, beyond that, they develop a passion for success because they can see the possibility and what is in it for them to have their dreams become a reality.
We live in an information overloaded society, yet we actually know so little. While I was reading this book