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What This Episode Is About
Kids today face the same struggles we did growing up—school challenges, sports pressure, and social comparison. The difference is their mindset. In this episode, we break down the two paths:

• Fixed Mindset: “I’m just not good at this.”
• Growth Mindset: “I can get better if I work at it.”

We show parents how the small things they say every day are shaping which direction their kids go.

Why Mindset Matters
Research consistently shows:

• Kids who believe they can improve earn higher grades in science, math, and reading.
• Athletes who embrace challenges push to higher competitive levels.
• A growth mindset builds resilience, confidence, grit, and problem-solving.

Same situation. Same struggle. Completely different outcome.

The Danger of a Victim Mindset
Last episode, we talked about the mindset that says:

That mindset kills responsibility and kills progress.
If nothing is your fault, nothing is in your control.

Today, we flip it.

How Growth Mindset Shows Up at Home
Parents build belief through:

• Praising effort over talent
• Supporting the process, not just the result
• Letting kids struggle without rescuing them

Success isn’t a trophy.
Success is the work that leads to the trophy.

Sports Stories That Prove the Point
Coach Robert shares real stories from youth sports and jiu-jitsu—how fun, effort, and commitment lead to:

• More joy in the moment
• Better performance over time
• More kids staying in sports into high school and beyond

Winning is a by-product.
The goal is growth.

Parent Action Plan
For the next few weeks:

1. Praise effort
2. Praise trying new things
3. Praise not giving up

One shift in language.
A lifetime shift in possibility.