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”
Category: Adolescent Coaching
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”
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”
Choose Your Focus
If you can see it, you can be it. We tend to head in the direction we are looking. A young man I know went through school… Read more “Choose Your Focus”
You Need a Village
Networking: “the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop contacts.” Since the advent of social media, shortly after the millennium (the year… Read more “You Need a Village”
Thinking About Social Media
The first generation to grow up with social media is now adults. They have been an experiment and no one knew what the outcome would be. Now… Read more “Thinking About Social Media”
Interpreting Adult
It’s always helpful to be realistic with yourself about your weaknesses and shortcomings, and here I will address one shortcoming almost all teens experience: accurately interpreting adult… Read more “Interpreting Adult”
Courage to Face Emotions
Is Generation Z as emotionally handicapped as people say? There’s certainly a lot of evidence that suggests it. And at the same time a question like that… Read more “Courage to Face Emotions”
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