In this episode, I’m diving deep into something we all face—adversity—and why it’s not something we should run from, but something we should lean into. I’ll share how the hardest moments in my life became the very foundation for my discipline, resilience, and success—and why I believe your toughest battles are actually building you.
I also break down why it’s crucial to teach our kids how to face adversity head-on, instead of shielding them from every hardship. Because one day, we won’t be there to protect them—and the best thing we can do is equip them to stand strong when life hits back.
This one is raw, real, and meant to challenge you to reframe pain as preparation. Burn the ships, embrace the fire, and let’s talk about what’s really shaping you.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
02:03 JJ’s Joke of the Week
03:22 How adversity teaches us lessons for the future
06:37 Explaining the concept of adversity to your children
09:05 The impact of helping your children build the right mindset towards adversity
11:39 What we do to shape our children’s mindset and teach them independence
13:40 Why independence is important in overcoming adversity
15:20 Different kinds of adversity you can encounter in life
17:29 What it means to curate adversity for your children
21:18 The value of making your children understand that losing comes with lessons
23:41 How being so focused on winning can impact your child’s perspective
27:11 The kind of support your children actually need from you
31:19 Why you need to guide your child through adversity
Quotables
“If we allow them to do that, then we’re not teaching them to be able to struggle through things, to be able to figure things out.”
“They have to learn to deal with the consequences that come with small decisions they make.”
“Losing is applauded in our house, as long as they did so with max effort, as long as they did so with the attitude of “I’m gonna try harder”.”
Links
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