Tag Archives: success

Teaching Children to be Self-Reliant

Posted on October 31, 2014 by mewhoami

Teaching my child to be self-reliant is best compared to a game of tug of war. Not against an opponent, but against myself. Here’s how the game plays out in my head: “Let him do it.” “But, what if he…?” … Continue reading →

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Homeless to the High Rise

Posted on January 21, 2014 by mewhoami

Over the weekend, we went to one of our favorite restaurants for lunch. This particular place is located in one of the most run down parts of the city. In that area, there are lots of drugs, gang activity and … Continue reading →

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What is Success?

Posted on January 17, 2014 by mewhoami

When my son was 3, I was told that he would eventually be placed into some type of home for the mentally disabled. The only job that he would have would be a repetitious one, such as working on an … Continue reading →

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Failure is Inevitable

Posted on January 8, 2014 by mewhoami

Unless we spend our lives asleep, failure is inevitable. We will all fail at some point. However, it’s not the failure that matters. What’s important, is how we respond to it. Do we let it keep us down or do … Continue reading →

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