I still chuckle when I think about this story, and while I’m obviously a tad biased, my son IS a very bright little man.

I just love the way children view life. Us adults can learn a great deal from them!

My grandfather used to say that there is always a way to fix something and if there isn’t a way, then create one! (and my beloved Gongy – yes, that’s what I called him! – could fix pretty much anything!).

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~ Kylie ~

Great lesson shared Kylie,
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I totally agree with you at how being excited about what you’re doing makes the task all the more enjoyable and easier to do.

I think that it boils down to building self esteem and confidence in someone. Anyone who feels confident in what they are doing is already ahead those who are less certain, purely because they have a better mindset about it. And the more success someone has, the more their confidence increases, the more likely they are to try new things, and on it goes.

~ Kylie ~

What an adorable story! I love how your posts always have a mix of fun and a huge amount of personality.

It’s a great reminder to bringing awareness back to where our focus is.
I spent most of my life thinking that the ‘right’ thing to do in order to grow was to focus on my weaknesses, or the things I couldn’t do.
I’ve since done a complete turn around on that thought process. Mostly due to reading a lot of Eben Pagan’s material. It actually makes so much sense that people thrive when they start to focus on improving what they are already good at.
It’s hard to be passionate about what you’re not good at but easy to get excited about what you are.

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Staying positive is something that doesn’t always come easily, however, like anything, the more you practice, the better you get at it

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Thanks – I’m glad you enjoyed it!

My son is 5 years old. He is starting school tomorrow and is very excited about it. I’m pleased that he’s excited and looking forward to it, but I’m sad for me It’ll be weird not having any kids at home with me during the day!

He’s the youngest of the three kids. My eldest daughter is in Grade 5 this year and the middle one is in Grade 2.

I’ll get used to it over time

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Kids are so literal, aren’t they? How old is your son? Mine is 5 years old.

I totally agree about removing the negative from an instruction/comment, although, it’s often easier said than done! I do my best to phrase things in a positive way though.

And yes, kids have an amazing knack of teaching us things by just being kids Their perspective is usually so different to ours, isn’t it?

Thanks for the comment – I’m glad you enjoyed my post It still makes me laugh remembering that day.

My son is hilarious (without trying to be) and I just love the things he comes out with! I’ve kept a record of all the funny things that all three kids have said and done since they were really little. At the time you think you’ll always remember, but over time it’s easy to forget. My book keeps all those memories for me so that I don’t have to worry about losing them.

And yes, my son WILL go far in life . I have no doubt about that. He’s interested in everything, loves learning, is particularly observant and has the most amazing memory that I’ve ever come across in a child. He literally remembers everything! (which isn’t always a good thing! lol).

He starts school tomorrow, actually, and is busting to learn everything! I’m rapt that he’s excited, but sad for me that I’m not going to have my littlest buddy at home with me anymore!

One of the things that he’s looking forward to doing at school, is using the computers. When I asked him why that was, he said, “Because you don’t let me use yours, Mum!”. lol – true, in fact!