There are several factors as to why a positive mentality or mental toughness is a huge benefactor to success. An elite athlete must be able to handle pressure, have self-belief and avoid any lifestyle distractions. They must have that urge to win and know that they have all the capabilities to do anything they desire. This separate's the good athletes from the elite athletes.
If traditional schooling is like a brick and mortar building (with a lot of overhead and Government regulations) than homeschooling is like the modern day e-commerce exchange, the sooner we adapt to making a name for ourselves online - the better.
Expectations are everywhere, and everyone has them. What we must learn how to do is properly manage them, and show our children that we can have positive expectations of them, expectations that will make them better NOT bitter.
The kids are grown and their work is on autopilot… now what? It is time for you and your spouse to get on the same page about your dreams, and see what you two can do together! A store, a bed and breakfast, a travel agency?
Instead of going shopping and thinking you "can't" let's begin retraining our minds to the fact that wherever you go when you shop - you have just entered "God's Pantry".