

How top 1% parents prep their kids with Ken Coleman (career coach)
Ramsey Solutions host Ken Coleman explains why focusing on your child's weaknesses is hurting their future career prospects. Get his book "Find the Work You're Wired to Do" with free career assessment: https://ter.li/krbn8l
Ken Coleman, bestselling author and career expert at Ramsey Solutions, shares practical strategies for helping kids discover their natural talents instead of forcing them to be "well-rounded." Learn why employers don't care about GPAs, which character traits actually matter, and how to guide your child toward work they're wired to do.
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๐ Get Ken's Book + Free Assessment:Find the Work You're Wired to Do (Student Version)https://ter.li/krbn8l
๐๏ธ Listen to The Ken Coleman Show:https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-ken-coleman-show
๐ Call the show: 844-747-2577โ๏ธ Email Ken: ask@kencoleman.com
Connect with Ken Coleman:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/kencoleman
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kencoleman
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/KenColemanShow
- X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kencoleman
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: Rethinking Education and Career Preparation02:09 - Understanding Your Child's Three Wires (Talent, Passion, Mission)07:24 - Why Starting With Weaknesses Helps Identify Strengths09:48 - How the Workplace Values Excellence Over Well-Roundedness12:46 - The Problem With Raising "Well-Rounded" Kids14:33 - Natural Learning vs. Forced Education18:09 - When Parents Accidentally Crush Career Dreams21:23 - Examining Your Own Motivations as a Parent25:13 - What Employers Look For vs. What Schools Teach28:18 - Building Coachability and Adaptability in Kids32:10 - Age-Appropriate Career Conversations34:59 - Teaching Financial Literacy Through Experience37:40 - Personalized Approach to Each Child's Development
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