Tips for Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children l With John R. Miles
Jul 20, 2024
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Podcast features John R. Miles interviewing GaryVee on the significance of emotional intelligence, balance, and values. They discuss VeeFriends, upbringing, and the importance of teaching kindness and positivity to children for personal and professional growth.
Parental values shape character, emphasizing work ethic and kindness.
Promote emotional intelligence balance with accountability and empathy for children.
Deep dives
Importance of Values and Parental Influence
Family upbringing and values play a pivotal role in shaping one's character. Gary Vaynerchuk's parents instilled attributes like work ethic, accountability, kindness, and competitiveness in him. Vaynerchuk's immigrant background and humble beginnings influenced the creation of V friends to teach values to the younger generation.
Origins of V Friends and Workplace Warriors Concept
V friends originated from the Workplace Warriors idea, emphasizing the significance of compassion and empathy in workplaces. Inspired by addressing struggles and job dissatisfaction, V friends evolved from digital collectibles to characters promoting traits like curiosity, empathy, and competitiveness.
Balancing Kindness and Accountability in Parenting
V friends aim to cultivate values like accountability, tenacity, and competition in children, encouraging a balanced approach to emotional intelligence. Gary Vaynerchuk advocates for a transformative shift in parenting towards nurturing resilience and accountability rather than over-coddling, promoting a healthier emotional framework.
Fostering Intentional Living and Regret Mitigation
Leading an intentional life driven by the fear of regret is a key lesson shared by Gary Vaynerchuk. Encouraging individuals to donate time to a retirement home to gain insight into regret's impact, Vaynerchuk underscores the importance of taking intentional actions driven by a desire to minimize future regrets.
Today's podcast is an interview I did with John R. Miles on his podcast Passion Struck. I discuss my new book "Meet Me In the Middle" and the origins of VeeFriends. I also share insights from my upbringing as an immigrant in the U.S. and how my parents' values shaped me.
I emphasize the significance of emotional intelligence in both personal and professional life. I also address the importance of balance, advocating for a middle ground between accountability and empathy to avoid entitlement. Hope you enjoy!
Check out my new book - Meet Me In The Middle https://garyvee.com/VFB
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