These days, loneliness is the new cancer—a shameful, embarrassing thing, brought upon yourself in some obscure way.
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“The best sports parents seem to be behind the scenes, providing encouragement and a supportive environment. Appreciate”
― Don’t “Should” On Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness
― Don’t “Should” On Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness
“The most powerful determinant of who you are is inside you,”
― Educated
― Educated
“It’s not about being perfect. It’s not about where you get yourself in the end. There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. And there’s grace in being willing to know and hear others. This, for me, is how we become. Acknowledgments As with everything I’ve done in my life, this memoir would not have been possible without the love and support of many people.”
― Becoming
― Becoming
“Shoulding on them creates expectations that that they may or not be able to reach.”
― Don’t “Should” On Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness
― Don’t “Should” On Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness
“because retaining power always feels like the way forward.”
― Educated
― Educated
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