Episode 381: Where Commitment Meets Capability with Shawn Johnson and Andrew East

About this episode

Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East discuss commitment, resilience, and raising capable kids through their experiences as elite athletes and parents.

In this episode, Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East discuss the importance of commitment, resilience, and raising capable kids. Drawing from their experiences as elite athletes and parents, they share how supportive parents helped them build confidence through challenges rather than rescuing them from discomfort. The conversation highlights the value of letting children develop independence, discover their unique passions, learn from failure, and stick with things that matter, while emphasizing that growth and joy often come through perseverance rather than quick success. Resources mentioned: The Courage to Commit: Embrace the Radical Power of Sticking With Something by Shawn Johnson and Andrew East Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew Family Made . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a…

People in this episode

Guests: Shawn Johnson East, Andrew East

Topics covered

• commitment
• resilience
• parenting
• independence
• child development
• failure
• perseverance

Keywords

• commitment
• resilience
• capable kids
• parenting
• independence
• failure
• perseverance

Sponsors

Quince, Boll & Branch

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, Raising Boys and Girls

Books & works: The Courage to Commit: Embrace the Radical Power of Sticking With Something

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