23: Why Our Kids Need Purpose, Challenges and Engagement With Dr. Michael Ecker

Hi Everyone! If you are listening to this podcast you are interested in courageous living and building a life and brand on your own terms. This podcast will give practical tips and tricks on how to act with MORE courage in your life and business. In this episode, you will hear about how Dr. Michael Ecker, principal of Calavera Hills Middle School, is building a purpose and meaning driven educational institution: How to address fears that are commonly experienced by school-going children.  Approaches to helping children deal with mental health struggles. What engagement means in the school context and why it is so important. Conditions necessary for intrinsic drive: purpose, autonomy, mastery. Setting up conditions for kids to learn innovation and problem-solving. Why it’s important to educate children about career choices from a young age.  Laying the groundwork for kids to grow into brave entrepreneurs. How to be happy and fulfilled by aligning your values with your actions. An action plan for overcoming self-doubt and making an idea into a reality. The role of confidence and courage in a fulfilled life and successful career. Educating children about the possibilities that are open to their future selves.   “Students are likely to be more engaged and more happy, even when they’re being challenged and even when they’re failing, if they’re working to some goal that’s bigger than themselves.” — @PrincipalEcker [35:55]   👉What is YOUR STORY? And how can it help the world? I have created an amazing resource to help you tell it. Download this FREE “One Hour Brand Story Planner” at  Amyselbach.com/brandstory   ❤️I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review for my Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Are we connected on Instagram? Please follow me at instagram.com/amyselbach and let me know so I can follow YOU too! Lastly, If you want help starting a business or building your brand visit Amyselbach.com and book a free discovery call with me! If you have a kid, teen, or young adult who needs a safe space to reach their potential and develop a growth and entrepreneurial mindset through 1 to 1 or group coaching, visit www.somethingventuredinc.com  or @somethingventuredkidsandteens on Instagram.  Full Show notes and resources for this episode can be found at Amyselbach.com/20secondsofinsanecouragepodcast/