S2E327: When Grit Looks Like Crying

Grit isn’t a personality trait; it’s a muscle that only grows when it’s under actual tension. But for a five-year-old, that tension usually looks like tears and frustration. In this episode, Mackenzie sits down with Alpha Guide Carrington to discuss the reality of coaching young kids through the process of developing grit. Sometimes, crying is inevitable on the way to success! As parents, we shouldn't shy away from that uncomfortable space where growth actually happens.

Through the story of a young student's battle with a daunting bike challenge, this episode explores how to act as a "weight spotter" for your child’s resilience, the power of confidence anchors, and why the path to grit often starts with a meltdown.