Episode 132: Graduation Part II - Cops to Coaches to Consultants. Developing Our Children.

The Whole Wealth Journey

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Can blaming debt for your financial struggles actually make things worse? This episode challenges Dave Ramsey's anti-debt stance, arguing that it might be causing parents to miss key opportunities for investing in their children's futures. Instead of fostering self-loathing and avoiding accountability, your hosts, Matthew Grishman and Jim Gebhardt advocate for a mindset rooted in self-love and personal responsibility. They believe this shift in thinking could alleviate numerous societal problems and pave the way for more intentional financial decisions.Dive into the "Five to Thrive" principles, where you'll learn the critical role of effort, preparedness, and accountability. Through personal experiences, like Matthew's support of his son Lucas's unconventional career choice as a gondola operator, they'll highlight the importance of unconditional love and encouraging our children to follow their passions. There's a common belief that teaching these core values can equip our children to excel in any field they choose, all while finding true happiness and fulfillment.Finally, the parenting journey takes on a new perspective as Matthew and Jim discuss evolving from protective "cops" to supportive "coaches" and, ultimately, "consultants" as their children grow. They'll underscore the importance of letting children experience failure to build resilience, sharing personal anecdotes that illustrate this challenging yet rewarding transition. This episode also explores how sharing our own mistakes can provide a realistic view of life, fostering open communication and trust. They reflect on their path towards holistic wealth and financial sobriety, contemplating what the future holds for our endeavors. Join them on this engaging exploration of personal growth, family dynamics, and the pursuit of holistic wealth.Call to learn more about Financial Sobriety: 877-283-9150 or email:[e-mail]@yourfinancialsobrieyt.comOr visit the website at www.yourfiinancialsobriety.comEpisode Highlight Timestamps(07:14 - 08:13) Lessons in Raising Four Children(12:21 - 13:32) Parenting and Acts of Kindness(17:19 - 18:07) Phases of Parenting(24:13 - 24:50) Parenting Transition From Cop to Coach(29:02 - 30:55) Parenting Transition(32:34 - 33:54) Consulting With Adult Sons on Life(36:19 - 37:21) Learning From Financial MistakesChapter Summaries(00:00) Debt, Investing, Accountability, and MessageFinancial philosophies impact parenting and personal responsibility, with a critique of Dave Ramsey's anti-debt message and emphasis on self-love and accountability.(03:55) Principles for Success in LifeFive to Thrive principles shape a successful life, emphasizing effort and accountability, and supporting children's happiness and hard work.(17:46) Parenting PhasesParenting involves being a cop, then a coach, as children gain independence and learn from small failures.(24:54) Parenting Consultant Phase and ResilienceParenting journey through stages, allowing failure and independence, changing advice perception, modeling behavior for trust and communication.(37:21) Teaching Children About Mistakes and SuccessSharing successes and failures with kids teaches them about growth, vulnerability, and relationships, while our summer curriculum focuses on money, people, and self.(42:53) The Whole Wealth JourneyOur financial sobriety journey has led to healthier relationships with ourselves, loved ones, and money, setting the stage for holistic wealth.