Having talent is overrated.
Jeff Bezos has said many times, 'Talent can be turned into a curse if not used properly.'
So what exactly does that even mean?
Let’s just say, having talent will only take you so far.
But the kids that have grit, consistency, humbleness, discipline even if they aren’t as talented will eventually surpass the kids that have the 'TALENT' and want to ride that out without putting in the work.
It’s our responsibility to keep them grounded.
Definitely acknowledge the talent, but acknowledge the work ethic even more.
For example, when your kid wins, don’t say you are great, you are born with this, etc…
Instead focus on pointing out how their training you put in is really paying off. Tell them how their devotion to putting in the extra time to learn the move, look how well that worked out.
Point out the work that they are putting in and explain that this the the reason why they are getting better and better. And yes, you can definitely say, you have the talent, but the work ethic is what’s going to get you further.
About This Podcast
Raising Extreme Athletes UNCENSORED Podcast provides Uncensored Advice for you – the parents – the biggest unsung heroes of extreme sports!
Here is the place for parents to go for references, and resources to help guide their children (and stay sane in the process).
What to expect when you listen
In this podcast, you will find the support you’ve been searching for to RAISE EXTREME ATHLETES with confidence.
As a parent of not one but two sons with ambitions to “go pro” in an extreme sport, your host Marina Kuperman Villatoro began navigating the often rocky terrain of extreme sports a decade ago. She learned quickly that while extreme athletes compete as individuals, raising an extreme athlete is most definitely a team sport.
In this one-of-a-kind podcast Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into chats with the (mostly) unsung heroes of extreme sports: the parents, the coaches, the trainers, the nutritionists and the therapists. These insightful conversations reveal the realities of what it takes to support a child to reach their potential as an extreme athlete.
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