Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on Raising Self-Driven Children

Jul 17, 2021

Join Dr. William Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist, and Ned Johnson, founder of PrepMatters, as they explore nurturing self-driven children. They discuss the dangers of over-involved parenting and the importance of fostering intrinsic motivation over societal pressures. Learn how allowing children to face challenges builds resilience and confidence. The duo emphasizes redefining 'doing your best' as a personal journey and the transformative power of personal passions in education, advocating for a balance between excellence and embracing 'good enough'.

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INSIGHT

Intrinsic Motivation

Self-drive isn't inherently good; it needs to come from within.
True self-driven individuals base their motivation on self-awareness and personal values, not external pressures.

ANECDOTE

Therapy and Expectations

Many adults in therapy realize they've lived based on others' expectations, not their own.
This highlights the need to start discovering one's own path much earlier in life.

INSIGHT

Misplaced Ambition

The college admissions scandal showed parents pushing ambition, not kids wanting it.
Internalizing external pressure is not self-driven; true motivation should be intrinsic.

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On today’s podcast, Ryan speaks with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson about their book The Self-Driven Child which they wrote to help parents and educators nurture a sense of agency and purpose in children, how to define and give your best effort in all of the things that you do, the difference between a healthy drive for excellence and having enough, and more.

Ned Johnson is the president and founder of PrepMatters. A 1993 graduate of Williams College, Mr. Johnson has a BA in Economics and Political Science. Originally from Connecticut, Mr. Johnson now resides with his wife and children in Washington, DC.

William R. Stixrud, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of The Stixrud Group. He is a member of the teaching faculty at Children’s National Medical Center and an assistant professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine.

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