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The YouSchool Podcast Scott Schimmel
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My nightmare at 20 years old was that I would wake up at 40 and feel deep regret that I lived the wrong life- a really nice, predictable, and boring story belonging to someone else.
If you had told me back then that there was actually a roadmap, a step-by-step curriculum to walk through that would help me put all the pieces of my life together and set me on a path to build an authentic, meaningful life- I would’ve done anything to get it.
It matters now more than ever.
Right alongside planning for your future is living well now. We’re at an urgent time in our world: mental health / unemployment and The Great Resignation...
Building a Meaningful Life isn’t something you just close your eyes and wish for.
It’s not something only a few people get lucky enough to experience.
You can’t just put your head down, do what you’re ‘supposed to’ and try hard, and expect it all to work out.
It’s something you can design. And everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful life.
The thing about life, though, is there are no black and white answers. What we’ve discovered over a decade of working with more than 20,000 students, hundreds of educators, over 1,500 military service members through their transition to the civilian world, and countless conversations with parents, elite athletes, therapists, neuroscientists, and researchers are:
There are 30 Critical Questions everyone must answer for themselves so their identity is defined, their purpose is clear, and they have what they need to build healthy relationships. Those are the pillars, and answering those questions will give you the foundation you need so you can make wiser choices about your career, feel alive as you pursue a mission and contribute to a cause bigger than yourself, experience inner peace as your inner and outer lives become more congruent, navigate the complexity of friendships so you can find the belonging you long for, and feel grateful for the life you get to live.
I’m not exaggerating, this is the reality you can experience.
So here’s the plan: every week we’ll release a new episode.
In one episode we’ll dig into the question- why it’s critical, how to go about discovering an answer.
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The following episode we’ll invite a guest and talk through that question with them- so you can see what it looks like to dig in and do the deeper reflection work.
Maybe this is something you’ll want to go through for yourself.
Perhaps you have a friend or small group and you want to have these deeper conversations with them.
Or you’re a parent, and you’ve been struggling to find the right conversations and context to engage your kid- follow along, listen to these episodes in the car or watch them together online.
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How Can a Kid This Young Know What to Do? Episode 112 with Scott Schimmel
In this conversation, Scott Schimmel discusses the harmful impact of telling young people that they will figure out their path in life, eventually. This mindset is too expensive, as it can lead to wasted time and money in college. Scott also points out that just because it took a long time for some adults to find their passion doesn't mean it will be the same for everyone. Our kids deserve better than feeling hopeless, and they should be guided to discover their identity and make informed decisions about their future.
Takeaways
How can I guide my kid to find their path without discouraging or demotivating them?
How is the "just figure it out" mindset costing me a lot of money?
Why is the approach that worked for me not working for my kids?
What does it mean to guide my kid to discover their identity and make informed decisions about their future? -
Don't Give Your Kid Bad Advice — Episode 111 with Scott Schimmel
Summary
In this episode, Scott Schimmel discusses the importance of giving good advice to your children when it comes to their career choices. He shares a personal story of almost giving his son bad advice and emphasizes the need for parents to guide their children through the discernment phase rather than the discovery phase. Scott provides a framework for helping kids make informed decisions and encourages parents to answer important life questions themselves to set an example for their children.
Takeaways
Should I be cautious about giving my child career advice?
How can I focus on guiding them through the discernment phase?
What are the differences between the discernment phase and the discovery phase in career planning?
How can I effectively support my child's career interests?
What are the risks of giving my child career advice based on emotions or guesswork, and how can this impact their happiness and success? -
How Can I Guide My Kid to Explore Multiple Career Opportunities?
Summary
This conversation is about helping kids navigate and narrow down their options for the future. Scott Schimmel discusses the importance of expanding opportunities and exploring different pathways before narrowing down choices. He suggests making a list of successful people and setting up meetings between them and the child to ask questions and gain insight. Scott emphasizes the value of face-to-face conversations and the impact they can have on a child's perspective. The conversation concludes with the importance of debriefing with the child and providing ongoing support.
Takeaways
How can we help kids explore and expand their options before they begin to narrow down their choices?
What is the process for creating a list of successful individuals and setting up meetings for a child to ask questions and gain insights?
In what ways can face-to-face conversations provide valuable perspective and clarity?
How should one debrief with the child to discuss their thoughts and feelings after the meetings?
Why is ongoing support and guidance essential in helping kids find their authentic voice and clarity?
Chapters
00:00 Navigating and Narrowing Down Options08:06 Debriefing and Providing Ongoing Support -
How Do Parents Avoid Passing Down Career Bias? Steering Your Kids to Career Wisdom and Autonomy
Resources
+ Article to read https://www.theyouschool.com/blog/avoid-bias
+ Article referenced: https://www.theyouschool.com/blog/pursuing-happiness
+ Video to watch: Episode 90 Don't Tell Your Kids to Be Happy Summary
Parents play a crucial role in guiding their children's career choices. However, it is important for parents to avoid passing down their biases to their kids. Unconscious biases can significantly impact the career advice parents give, potentially limiting their children's options. It is essential for parents to be aware of these biases and guide their children through a rational decision-making process.
Takeaways
Parents should aim to broaden their children's thinking and guide them towards making informed career choices. Parents should be cautious about passing down their biases to their children, as it can limit their options. Unconscious biases can influence career decision-making, and parents should be aware of these biases. Parents should guide their children through a rational decision-making process, allowing them to make autonomous and informed choices.
Chapters
00:00 The Role of Parents in Guiding Their Kids' Career Choices
01:02 The Impact of Parental Biases on Career Advice
08:11 Guiding Kids Through Rational Decision-Making -
Don’t Let Your Kid Take the Easy Path: Episode 108 with Scott Schimmel
In this insightful conversation, Scott Schimmel explores the complex dynamics of parenting, particularly as children transition into adulthood. Drawing from his 20 years of experience working with young adults and his personal journey as a parent, Scott delves into the challenges parents face in balancing their aspirations for their children's success with the necessity of fostering their independence and resilience.
Takeaways:
Parents struggle between wanting their child's success and ensuring their self-sufficiency.
Pushing children to overcome challenges is key to their development.
The temptation to steer children towards safer paths increases as they near adulthood.
Embracing the potential for failure is essential for children's growth and fulfillment.
Supporting children's passions, despite financial risks, prioritizes fulfillment over material success.
Balancing support and freedom allows children to develop independence and resilience. -
Episode 107: Scott Schimmel on Don't Lie to Yourself
Summary
The conversation explores the concept of the 'romantic lie' and how it influences our aspirations and career choices. It emphasizes the importance of examining our motivations and pursuing a life that aligns with our authentic selves.
Takeaways
We often pursue things because we perceive others wanting them, leading to the 'romantic lie' where we believe we autonomously choose our pursuits.
The influence of others, including family, peers, and society, can shape our aspirations and career choices.
By engaging in guided reflection and conversation, we can uncover the deeper motivations behind our pursuits.
Building an authentic life requires aligning our interests, values, and desires with our aspirations.
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