#1147: Magic Motivation Words

About this episode

The episode discusses four magic words that can motivate boys by highlighting what is at stake in various situations.

Do you know the four magic words to motivate your son? These four words are powerful. These words might help your boy pay attention at school or cause him to clean his room. Are you ready for the four words? They are: “Here’s what’s at stake.” You see, boys are motivated by challenges. And when they don’t know what’s at stake, it’s hard for them to stay focused. Here’s an example. Maybe your son lacks motivation in his art class. If so, consider this– does he understand why learning...

Topics covered

• motivation
• parenting
• boys
• challenges
• education

Keywords

• motivation words
• boys
• parenting tips
• school focus
• cleaning motivation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trail Life USA

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