100 LIFE LESSONS
YOU MUST INSTILL TO CREATE:
EMPOWERED, RESILIENT, and KIND Human Beings!
Q: What is the greatest gift I can give?
A: Your ATTENTION is your greatest gift.
THE SEER
Empowerment
Strength Through Self Agency
Resilience
Bounce Back From Adversity
Kindness
Compassionate Actions Towards Others
Ready to Create Empowered, Resilient and Kind Children?
The 3 sections of this book will guide you from theory to action identifying the small shifts that make a big difference in supporting & growing your extraordinary children!
Lessons in Empowerment
Empowered models of parenting keep your child moving forward without hesitation or delay, continually supporting them as they take the next step and reach new goals in life.
Finding ways to do this requires creativity, and continuous attention to timing is key!
Your child will not wait, and while society is equipped to manage and guide this growth, the linear progression of mere skill-building is not enough!"
LESSONS YOU MUST TEACH YOUR CHILDREN:
1) You Need A Plan
Create a plan to live with purpose. A plan sets direction and intent, helping children feel empowered in the choices they make.
2) Anger is often Disguised as Strength
Help children recognize that true strength is quiet and kind empowers them to seek authentic strength within themselves and others.
3) Take Your Time In Life But Keep Pace
Teach children to move at their own pace but also stay in rhythm with the world around them.
4) Learn to Say "No"
Empower children to say “no” without guilt. Setting boundaries is essential for autonomy and self-respect.
5) Find Trusted Allies
Teach children to seek out true allies—people who respect their choices and support their freedom to live authentically. Real allies want to see them succeed and thrive, even if they don’t gain anything from it. Building these strong, respectful relationships helps children feel empowered and supported in their journey.
6) Money is the Child of Creativity
Encouraging children to see creativity as the foundation for success empowers them to think innovatively and solve problems creatively.
7) Learn To Focus On The One Thing
Teaching children to focus on one goal at a time fosters empowerment and resilience through mastery and dedication.
8) Reveal Your Power Creatively
Empower children to find creative ways to express their personal power, fostering authenticity and self-expression.
9) Ask More Questions
Encourage children to stay curious and ask lots of questions, even if they feel unsure or inexperienced. Remind them that true mastery comes from a deep understanding, and that means never assuming they know it all. Teach them that it's okay to take time to explore details and seek clarity. Asking questions shows a willingness to learn and grow, which is the path to real knowledge and confidence.
10) Find Great Mentors
Encourage children to choose mentors who live the life they aspire to. Great mentors offer more than knowledge; they provide a valuable example of guidance and attention that will shape their lives far into the future.
Q: What is power?
A: The ability to promise & fulfill.
THE SEER
Lessons in Resilience
Too much pressure breaks people, but just the right amount of pressure—applied with compassion & kindness—helps form extraordinary human beings. Pay attention to placing the child in situations that will have the qualities of pressure that build long term resilience while not causing deep long-term injury.
LESSONS YOU MUST TEACH YOUR CHILDREN:
1) There is a Price For Every Choice
Every decision has consequences. Teach children to weigh their choices carefully and be prepared to accept the outcomes.
2) People Care, But They are Not Always Strong
Children should understand that people who care may not always be available during tough times. This builds emotional resilience.
3) It's Okay to Change Your Mind
Teach children that it's okay to change their mind but once they do they will need to take responsibility for the consequences.
4) Learn to Hear but Not Listen
Teaching children to discern when not to listen empowers them to focus on what truly matters and stay resilient against distractions.
5) You Can Almost Always Start Again
Teach children that failure isn't the end. As long as they're alive, they have the power to start again. Resilience comes from understanding they can always make new choices.
6) Friends Are Overrated
Help children understand that not all friends are lifelong. They should seek deeper connections with a few true friends and understand that many people will pass through their life.
7) Learn to Relax for No Reason
Teach children to learn how to relax and take charge of and manage anxieties. Life will deliver intensive lessons and many times we will simply need to learn how to relax amidst the chaos and confusion of it all.
8) Expect the Unexpected and Plan for Possibilities
Teaching children to anticipate challenges and develop backup plans fosters adaptability and problem-solving skills. This helps them navigate uncertainty with confidence and resilience.
9) Count on Change - Adapt, Survive, Thrive
Teach children that change is inevitable, and their ability to adapt will help them thrive.
10) Find the Humor in Hard Times
Encouraging children to laugh at adversity helps them build emotional resilience and maintain perspective. It teaches them to face challenges with a lighter heart, making setbacks easier to overcome and life’s journey more enjoyable.
Q: How can I be kind?
A: When Possible Always Work to Alleviate Suffering.
THE SEER
Lessons in Kindness
Don’t look for a dramatic situation to define the line between kindness and being cruel.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION to ensure that you stay on the side of kindness in your parenting!
Too much kindness, and we risk sheltering children from important life lessons.
Too little, and we open our child to unnecessary injury.
Find that sweet spot, where kindness becomes a guiding force.
LESSONS YOU MUST TEACH YOUR CHILDREN:
1) Do Not Compare Experiences
Teach children that comparison undermines the value and experience of others. Everyone experiences the world differently and no one experiences the same. To compare diminishes true individuality and autonomy. Empower them to focus on their own unique journey.
2) Do Not Presume
Presuming blinds one from seeing the true essence of another. Helping children avoid making assumptions keeps them present thus giving them the ability to truly see others and the moment for what it presents.
3) Do No Harm
Instill the value of kindness by teaching children to avoid causing unnecessary harm.
4) Your Attention is A Gift
Helping children understand the value of their attention and how it can impact others fosters empowerment and kindness through mindful presence.
5) What is Helping
Teaching children that helping means supporting others without taking over encourages independence and confidence in solving their own problems.
6) Learn to Send and Receive Positive Messages
Teach children the power of words. Instill in them the understanding that positive messages are a powerful form of psychological and energetic self-care. These messages grow empowerment, confidence, and shape a positive worldview, supporting health and well-being on every level.
7) Everyone is Epic
Help children recognize their own greatness and that of others, instilling self-worth and empowerment.
8) Your Words Matter
Teach Children the true power of words in creating and shaping the reality around them.
9) Reveal Your Essence
Encouraging children to reveal their true selves, even when it’s messy, empowers them to live authentically and embrace their uniqueness.
10) Learn to Compromise
Teach children that we live in a shared reality where collaboration and cooperation are key. Understanding the art of compromise helps them appreciate the value of working together to create a harmonious and balanced world. It's about finding common ground and co-creating solutions that benefit everyone.
Q: What is the purpose of a society?
A: To Grow Better People!
THE SEER
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