12. Discovering Your Path: Passion, Purpose, and Growth

In this episode of The We Are All Awesome Show powered by WiddyUP, Carter Higley and Randy Narciso dive deep into discovering your "why"—the driving force behind your passions and purpose. Carter reflects on the journey of his daughter, Selah, who has found her calling in marine biology, demonstrating how early identification of interests can shape one's academic and career path. They discuss the significance of focusing on values, skills, and passions rather than simply checking off boxes or chasing outcomes. Parents, educators, and coaches are encouraged to guide students to explore what excites them and align their goals with what truly matters to them.

Throughout the conversation, Randy offers advice on what parents should stop doing, including trying to live vicariously through their children or forcing them into predetermined paths. He and Carter also emphasize the importance of setting both short-term and long-term goals to help students define their future, and why gap years or taking time to self-reflect can sometimes be the key to success. Tune in for an inspiring and practical conversation about navigating the challenges of growing up, the power of emotional intelligence, and how the right mindset can lead to making a lasting impact on the world.

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What you’ll learn:    

The Importance of Finding Your "Why" – Identifying your passion early, like Carter’s daughter Salah, helps guide decisions and makes the journey more fulfilling. It’s not about building a resume but aligning activities with your values and purpose.

Avoid Pressuring Your Kids – Parents should avoid imposing their own career dreams on their children. Instead, they should help their kids explore their interests and skills, allowing them to chart their own path.

The Power of Goal-Setting – Setting both short-term and long-term goals helps students stay focused and motivated. Writing down goals and tracking progress leads to greater success and personal growth.

Quotes: 

1. "It’s really that mindset shift that might keep kids going strong if it’s more, are you doing what matters to you?" – Carter Higley
   
   
2. "Trade careers are kind of a backup plan for students who really can't make it academically." – Randy Narciso
   
   

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