Vitaliy Katsenelson, Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates and author at ContrarianEdge.com, shares his heartfelt reflections on parenting as his greatest achievement. He discusses raising kind, curious, and emotionally resilient children, emphasizing the impact of personal values on their growth. Through touching anecdotes, he illustrates the balancing act of personal fulfillment while nurturing family connections. Katsenelson also dives into the complexities of letting go as kids grow, encouraging parents to cherish every moment.
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Fatherhood's Emotional Journey
Vitaliy Katsenelson reflects on his son Jonah leaving for college and how it shifted his perspective on parenthood.
He cherishes the time spent with his children and wants to be fully present with his daughters as well.
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Be Fully Present With Kids
When spending time with your children, give them your full attention without distractions.
Treat attention as the currency of time to deepen your relationships.
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Friend's Minimalist Family Travel
Vitaliy shares the story of a friend who works part-time and lives modestly to spend quality time traveling with his son.
This friend prioritizes spending time and experiences over material comforts, achieving happiness that suits his values.
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How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk
Adele Faber
Elaine Mazlish
This book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish provides practical advice on how to communicate more effectively with children. It covers topics such as acknowledging and addressing a child's feelings, engaging cooperation, resolving conflicts, and offering alternatives to punishments. The authors emphasize the importance of empathy, providing clear information, and encouraging children to come up with their own solutions. The book promotes a mindful, respectful, and compassionate approach to the parent-child relationship, helping parents to connect deeply with their children and foster greater mindfulness and communication[2][3][5].
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Episode 3106:
Vitaliy Katsenelson reflects on what he calls his single greatest achievement - not a professional accolade, but raising children who are kind, curious, and emotionally resilient. Through touching stories and hard-earned lessons, he reveals how parenting shaped his values and challenged his ego, offering a deeply human look at what truly matters.
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