![]() ![]() “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. I’m highly cognizant of the fact that if I don’t continue what we’ve started I’ll be teaching him that it’s OK to give up, which would be reinforcing what he already struggles with. I feel a sense of importance, almost urgency, that we all need to stretch ourselves to become more than we are, and teach our children the same habit of doing new things, expecting more of themselves, and learning what they’re capable of. We talk about it and, when needed, work on something until our next 7 Habits discussion and cuddle time. ![]() I read the book during the week, mark it up, highlight and make notes, and then on Sundays I share with him what I learned. I had purchased a used copy of this book in the summer and here was the perfect opportunity to immerse myself in it and work on it with a willing and adorable person! Trying to avoid a lecture, I suggested to him that we both work on creating personal mission statements for ourselves. We had a conversation about what he wanted to become and what he wanted for his future. I know he is capable of so much more than that, but he shies away from doing difficult things. He had a day off from school and he seemed only interested in two activities – playing with Lego or playing video games. It all started because of a conversation I had with him. My son and I have started a Sunday morning ritual – cuddle time and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. ![]()
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