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It Feels Good To Be a Grownup
When i’m seated on a plane, and people ask me what I do for a living, I often vary the answer…
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Hal on TV: Preparing Our Teens for Adulthood
Hey fellow Daily Pausers, check out this important roundtable discussion …
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Learning From Our Wallets
One of the most sobering truths is this: Our spending says more about us than our whatever values we spout out.
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The Freedom of Responsibility
Next week I’m losing a teenager; my daughter Hannah is turning 20. The week after that I’m getting a new titanium hip. Good God, help me, I’m getting old.
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Wanna Take Charge of Your Life? Really?
Authority is a tricky thing, really. Sometimes we crave it over somebody else, like a child we think needs to behave, or a co-worker who needs to get something done.
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Good for Nothing Kids
For a child, doing nothing is often much more valuable than doing something. They learn to entertain themselves, to find joy in simplicity, to problem solve, to be content.
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Lead Them to Manage Themselves
There are few things I find more self-sabotaging than parents trying to manage their kids’ behavior.
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The 2nd Best Phrase You Can Say
Today’s phrase may not be something you’ve ever heard, much less something you’ve ever said. But in my experience, it’s the best way to make sense of people’s past actions and help everyone find a better future.