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THE COURAGE TO BE UNCOMFORTABLE

THE COURAGE TO BE UNCOMFORTABLE

WHY GOOD PARENTS CREATE DIFFICULT MOMENTS

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Wayne Goldsmith
May 14, 2025
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BY WAYNE GOLDSMITH

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THREE KEY CONCEPTS:

  1. Comfort is the enemy of growth—especially in youth sports

  2. Parents must intentionally create uncomfortable (but LOVING,supportive and safe) challenges for athletic development

  3. The cour…

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