The Daily Dad They’ll Need Your Encouragement
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Dec 16, 2025 Explore the challenges of learning new skills and how many give up too soon. Discover the fascinating concept of the Plateau of Latent Potential, where growth is often invisible before success hits. Understand why children need encouragement during their own plateaus and how fathers play a crucial role in recognizing their small achievements. Learn when it's appropriate for kids to quit and how to guide them through tough moments. This insightful discussion offers valuable parenting tools and a sense of community.
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The Plateau Before The Breakthrough
- Progress often happens unseen during a long buildup before a rapid breakthrough.
- Ryan Holiday compares this to bamboo roots and ice melting to show unseen preparation matters.
Why Early Quitters Misread Progress
- People quit because they don't see immediate progress or encouragement during the pain period.
- That lack of visible payoff is a costly cognitive error that hides real progress.
Encourage Through The Invisible Work
- Keep encouraging your kids through the hard, invisible parts of learning.
- Help them see small gains and manage expectations so they develop grit.
