Their indecision or hesitation is part of that learning process. You don’t have to encourage it, neither do you need to rush them out of it. They’re learning that decisions aren’t always about getting what they want.
You’ll agree no is a powerful word. It expresses your decision, clarity of thought, focus and even level of commitment. It’s a serious transaction most of the time.
The true leaders get the others to follow their lead by listening to what’s been said, by understanding what’s missing, and doing what needs to be done.
It’s easy to lose control of yourself when under stress. That’s when your raw, true form comes out. The real test of strength comes to the fore when you remain respectful and polite even when challenged.
Maybe the hardest thing to do is not letting go of the child but of your role that you’ve played in their lives for so long.
True independence comes from confidence in yourself and your judgment. This is a skill that gets stronger with practice.
Every time they saved, planned, and eventually bought something, they proved to themselves that they could set a goal and achieve it.
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