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The gift of failure

How the Best Parents Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed

Book • 2015

In 'The Gift of Failure,' Jessica Lahey argues that modern parenting's overprotectiveness can hinder children's development by denying them the opportunity to learn from their mistakes.

Lahey, drawing from her own parenting experience and years as an educator, provides practical advice on how parents can step back and allow their children to face failures and learn from them.

The book covers topics such as handling homework, report cards, social dynamics, and sports, emphasizing the importance of autonomy-supportive parenting over controlling parenting.

Lahey's approach is grounded in scientific research and personal anecdotes, offering a balanced and wise guide for parents, educators, and psychologists.

Mentioned by

Samantha Holiday

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure, discussing the importance of embracing failure in children's development.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of his favorite books.

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

when discussing teen substance abuse and prevention.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book he recommends.

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Mentioned by

Jessica Lahey

, detailing the core message about the benefits of allowing children to experience failure.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book that explores the importance of allowing children to fail in order to learn and grow.

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Mentioned by

Ben Greenfield

as a prolific author and guest on the podcast.

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Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a helpful book on parenting.

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Mentioned by

Samantha Holiday

when discussing how to praise children.

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Recommended by

Megyn Kelly

as a motivational memoir, sharing personal stories and tools to turn failure into a gift.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a parenting book emphasizing the importance of allowing children to experience failure.

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Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a book that reminds parents that by not letting children struggle, they are harming them.

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Mentioned by

Jessica Lahey

as her previous book, expressing fondness for it but highlighting her new book as her intended work.

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as a book that discusses the importance of embracing failure in learning and personal growth.

Coaches' Corner: Working Out And Working In

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

; he loves this book.

Jessica Lahey on Self-Efficacy and the Virtue of Temperance | Whatever Will Be Will Be

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

in the context of dealing with a child's disappointment and the importance of learning from setbacks.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a must-read book on parenting and failure as a gift.

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Mentioned by

John Lee Dumas

as

Ari Rastegar

's Wall Street Journal bestseller.

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Recommended by

Drew Pinsky

as a book highlighting the importance of allowing kids to fail.

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

, referring to Jessica Lahey as a parenting expert and the author of the book.

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