Imagine a picture of you as a toddler. Do you look at that toddler and relate to it in the sense that you identify with the person… Read more “The 30 year old version of you”
Neurosis
Neurosis is the enemy of your psychological health. Neurosis zaps your quality of life. Neurosis makes you a less effective friend or parent or employee or, really,… Read more “Neurosis”
Trusting Your Kid to God
Like any good Christian parent, you probably pray for your kid. Especially if your kid is troubled and making bad decisions. But what if God answers your… Read more “Trusting Your Kid to God”
You can’t control your teen, but you can refuse to let them control you
A parent of a troubled 17 year old told me he felt shame that he couldn’t control his son. He said biblically he wasn’t even worthy of… Read more “You can’t control your teen, but you can refuse to let them control you”
Don’t let greedy corporations steal your evolution
Why does the evolutionary principle of “natural selection” seem to work with every animal on the planet except humans? The concept of survival of the fittest helps… Read more “Don’t let greedy corporations steal your evolution”
Friendship with Authority
When my students are obedient and trustworthy, I get to let my guard down around them and allow myself to connect with them on a friendship level.… Read more “Friendship with Authority”
A Paradox of Leadership
Do you feel responsible for others? Should you? Like most things that’s a yes and no. In some ways of looking at it, feeling responsible for others… Read more “A Paradox of Leadership”
Don’t Fight Your Team
When you live in the same house with someone, and especially in parent/child relationships, there is no neutral feeling in your heart about the other person. You… Read more “Don’t Fight Your Team”
Empathy > Shared Experience
It’s easy to relate to people who have the same experiences as us, especially the same painful experiences. Drug addicts relate to other drug addicts, divorcees relate… Read more “Empathy > Shared Experience”
Be Kind to Your Future Self
Take a moment at the end of this paragraph, and imagine yourself as a 25 year old. Maybe you had just finished college, or maybe you’re married… Read more “Be Kind to Your Future Self”
Flint Coaching 