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Keep the Little Promises

Sep 18, 2020

02:18

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The podcast discusses the importance of keeping the little promises we make to our kids and how it impacts trust and credibility. Through a heartwarming story, the speaker emphasizes the significance of honoring both big and small promises.

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Honoring little promises builds trust and demonstrates the value we place on our word.

Breaking small promises erodes trust and undermines our ability to fulfill our more significant commitments.

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The Importance of Keeping Little Promises

In this podcast episode, the speaker highlights the significance of keeping the little promises we make to our children. While we often prioritize the big promises and commitments, it's crucial not to overlook the small ones. The speaker relays a heartwarming story of a father sharing the last of the hot chocolate with his son, despite their initial agreement to split everything evenly. This act exemplifies the power of honoring little promises, as it builds trust and demonstrates the value we place on our word. By consistently keeping our word, especially in mundane matters, we foster an environment where our kids can rely on us during important moments. Breaking small promises erodes trust and undermines our ability to fulfill our more significant commitments.

The Importance of Keeping the Little Promises

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"We tell our kids a lot of things.

We tell them that we love them. That we’ll support them no matter what. That they can come to us with anything.

We also tell them little things: We tell them we’ll be home by six. We tell them that if they clean up their toys they can have a treat. We tell them that sure, next time we’re here, we can do what they want. We tell them when they’re older, they can do this or that.

It’s not that we don’t mean those little promises; it’s just that because they’re small, we forget. Or we were really only saying them to distract them, or to change the subject. Because we were assuming they would forget, too."

Ryan describes why those little promises are so important, and why we must treat them as sacred, on today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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