Yesterday we kicked off Day 1 of Raising Ready Kids, and let me tell you — it was real. It was raw. And it reminded me why this work matters so much.
Parents were leaning in, taking notes, asking deep questions about how to prepare their kids for anything life throws at them. The chat was alive. The energy was genuine.
But here’s the thing — I told everyone right from the start that the presentation wasn’t finished. The slides weren’t perfect, the tech glitched, and still, we showed up.
I wanted to model something in real time: you don’t have to wait until everything is perfect to make progress.
Too many people hold back because they think things have to be 100% perfect before they make a move. But real growth starts when you make the move in spite of imperfections.
I was glad to see so many parents get involved by asking questions, self-reflecting, and being willing to engaging in constructive disagreements. You're children are blessed to have parents who are willing to look in the mirror, admit they don't know everything, and be willing to listen and learn from others.
That's called Self-Awareness and That’s the foundation of everything we’re building together. Because self-awareness is the only way to set an example that prepares your child for anything life throws at them, especially when you're not around.
So here's what's next. In Day 2, we’re going to take that awareness and look outward - at the three forces shaping your child’s growth: what they learn at home, what they learn outside the home, and what they believe about themselves.
So if you joined me for Day 1, thank you for being the first wave. You helped me prove that progress beats perfection every time.