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I\u2019m answering one of the BIGGEST questions in life thats been argued for centuries\u2026 What REALLY makes the difference in the trajectory of our lives\u2026. NATURE or NURTURE???\nWhich has the greater impact? Is it the traits you were BORN with, or is it the traits you GROW into as a direct reflection of your environment?\nHere\u2019s what I\u2019ve found.\nIt\u2019s a combination, and the OPTIMAL way to maximize both is to NURTURE THE NATURE. That\u2019s because winning is not only MENTAL. It\u2019s also ENVIRONMENTAL.\nFor example\u2026if you\u2019re a parent and you see your child gravitate to specific activities, do everything you can to give them the opportunity to grow those talents. That applies if they sing and dance, play sports, are academically gifted, or have admirable personality traits.\nThe greatest gift you can give a child, or anybody else for that matter, is to REMOVE BARRIERS and CREATE TIME AND SPACE for them to fully develop those talents.\nToo often, we pick one or the other, and that\u2019s a HUGE MISTAKE.\nTo nurture the nature, you must uncover what those gifts and talents are.\nLISTEN.\nAsk QUESTIONS.\nSpend DEDICATED TIME helping to uncover those gifts.\nRoutinely give ENCOURAGEMENT and PRAISE.\nAnd most important of all, BE IN THE MOMENT.\nHere\u2019s the coolest part of all.\nWhen you discover and grow the gifts, talents, and greatness in them.\nOften, you\u2019ll find their greatness is a REFLECTION OF YOU.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices