Howdy,

You know those days when your kid is just not having it?

• “I hate the park.”

• “This food is gross.”

• “Today is going to be the worst.”

Your first stop is usually to try the logical approach:

“Come on! You’re set for an amazing day!”

That usually ends up just adding fuel to the fire.

So, here’s something you can try instead…

Today, we have:

1. Parenting thing: A little communication tip when your kid is in a funk.

2. Business thing: Bill Gates and Warren Buffet step into a room…

3. Internet thing: Let’s blow your mind about space exploration.

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1. Parenting thing: A little communication tip when your kid is in a funk.

Inspired by Dr. Becky

Here’s the simple idea…

Align with their narrative.

If they’re telling you how bad their day is going to be, hit them with:

“Oh ya? Like how bad??? Are you going to get stung by like a million bees? Or are you going to fly off the swing and get eaten by a monster???”

Instead of trying to be rational, join in on their thought process.

This gives them the space to realize they’re probably overreacting while being emotionally supportive.

Pretty Jedi-like, eh?

And it’s further proof that your kid only does the opposite of whatever you want. 😄

2. Business thing: Bill Gates and Warren Buffet step into a room…

In 2005, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are presenting at a conference.

Gates asks him…

“How do you make good decisions during tough times?”

He says:

“I can afford to lose money, but I can’t afford to lose a shred of my reputation.”

How does he practice this belief?

The newspaper test.

Whenever he’s faced with a tough choice, he asks himself:

It’s the ultimate way to put things in perspective.

If you do this, you will always model high-quality behavior for your kids.

3. Internet thing: Let’s blow your mind about space.

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