You know, many of you kids can't relate to what it takes to get to the top rung, the top of the heap, to have success. We're looking for things that come in a minute. It just doesn't happen.
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But my kids, my brothers' kids - they think about trying to top what we did.
It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.
I advise all the young kids to not overwork. You can't be out there blowing hard. You have to pace yourself.
A huge amount of success in life comes from learning as a child how to make good habits. It's good to help kids understand that when they do certain things habitually, they're reinforcing patterns.
Unfortunately, kids are led to believe things are easier to achieve than they really are.
Success takes us to the top and away from those we love.
If children can't handle competition when it's necessary, or take some criticism, or never strive to be better because their parents inadvertently programmed them to believe they are already the best even when they're not, then they are in for some serious shocks and bumps down the road.
Everybody starts at the top, and then has the problem of staying there. Lasting accomplishment, however, is still achieved through a long, slow climb and self-discipline.
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.
Every kid has something they're good at, that you hope they find and gravitate toward.