🎙️ What if the secret to raising confident, resilient kids is letting them struggle? 🚀 In this episode, host James McLamb sits down with Paul Plotkin, founder and creator of Mission Grit™, to explore how intentional challenges and hands-on experiences shape the next generation of leaders. 💪 Paul shares his inspiring journey from military service 🌟 to creating innovative youth programs that build confidence, character, and resilience. 🌍 Together, they uncover how struggle can become a powerful tool for growth ✨ and why today’s kids need more than just encouragement to thrive. 🧗♂️ Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation that might change how you view youth development! 🌟🔥
How to connect with Paul Plotkin:
Website: https://missiongrit.com/
Email: info@missiongrit.com
Phone: 704-733-9103
Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:55) Paul’s journey: Soviet Union to the U.S. (5:41) The four pillars of development
(8:37) How mobility and mental activities boost confidence and teamwork
(11:05) Importance of social skills and character development
(15:09) Three services: Adventure-based learning
(22:38) How team challenges teach leadership and budgeting
(24:31) Behavioral improvements and increased confidence
(27:58) The role of veterans as instructors
(33:42) Mission Grit’s approach and plans
(35:50) Outro
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