If you know kids or adults who whine and complain about hard life is, how unfair it is or how they didn’t get what they wanted from you or the world, suggest they learn about Jennifer Bricker. And the sister she eventually discovered she has.
Start with the YouTube video from Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (#184):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPdmXsQMmBc
The whole episode isn’t available but this short clip will lead you to many other short videos that tell other parts of the story. Worth watching them all. Worth getting to see Jennifer. Worth having her for a model whispering in your ear when you need it.
Or read her book, “Everything is Possible.” But I think the visual is unforgettable.
A few of the weak, spineless people we know may be transformed when they watch. But I don’t count on it. I think of it as us handing them another offering of magic potion they can use to grow a backbone.
But if you hear them whining about how easy she had it, you’ll be reminded you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink. Or there are some lessons that cannot be taught; but they can be learned. And only after people learn that lesson can we help them. Before that time, anything we offer is rejected or wasted.
So sad.
But she’s one of my models. And so is her sister.
Or read case study #6 in my book, “Parenting Bully-Proof Kids,” and think about overcoming self-bullying, self-doubt and low self-esteem. The only cure for fear is courage
Of course, there are many complications depending on your situation. The best way to learn how to take power in your life and to be the person you want to be is to hire Dr. Ben for personalized coaching and counseling so you can:
- Develop the strength, courage, will and determination to be and to act your best resolutely, diligently and effectively.
- Develop a plan and master the skills necessary to create the life your spirit has always hungered for.
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