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The Gift of Failure: Embracing Our Imperfections
40:21 - 45:37 (05:16)
The author expresses her frustration towards parents who steal their children's learning opportunities by always fixing things for them. She argues that the fear of making mistakes and the obsession with perfection creates a culture where children are afraid to fail and inhibits their ability to learn and grow.
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Resourcefulness is a vital component of success and can be achieved through the trial, error, and support of someone who believes in you.
40:21 - 41:42 (01:20)
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Resourcefulness is a vital component of success and can be achieved through the trial, error, and support of someone who believes in you. This episode is sponsored by Wealthfront, an automated investment portfolio that helps diversify portfolios, reduce fees, and lower taxes.
ChapterThe Gift of Failure: Embracing Our Imperfections
Episode#553: Jessica Lahey on Parenting, Desirable Difficulties, The Gift of Failure, Self-Efficacy, and The Addiction Inoculation
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The book 'The Gift of Failure' by Jessica Lahey was inspired by her frustrations with parents who did everything for their children, thereby taking away opportunities for learning and growth.
41:42 - 44:34 (02:52)
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The book 'The Gift of Failure' by Jessica Lahey was inspired by her frustrations with parents who did everything for their children, thereby taking away opportunities for learning and growth. Lahey discusses how the need for perfection can paralyze individuals and detract from the joy of learning.
ChapterThe Gift of Failure: Embracing Our Imperfections
Episode#553: Jessica Lahey on Parenting, Desirable Difficulties, The Gift of Failure, Self-Efficacy, and The Addiction Inoculation
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The act of always doing things for your kids out of convenience can be detrimental to their growth and development, sending the message that you don't have faith in their abilities.
44:34 - 45:37 (01:02)
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The act of always doing things for your kids out of convenience can be detrimental to their growth and development, sending the message that you don't have faith in their abilities. Parents and caregivers should strive to empower children and encourage them to tackle challenging tasks.