Boardrooms & Bedrooms: Transferring Life Lessons While There Is Still Time

One of the reasons I decided to homeschool my children is because I was concerned about:

The Amount Of Time

I would have to adequately equip them for a prosperous adulthood.

I was concerned that if something were to happen to me that they wouldn’t know what I know! I felt I needed to quickly transfer my life lessons! Some of the questions that drove my teachings:

Do they follow Jesus with a healthy fear of God – understanding his principles?
Are they curious with a desire to proactively learn and find answers?
Do they have integrity?
Do they understand the importance of self control & how one lapse in judgement – just one time can crumble an empire?
Do they know how to obtain wealth and grow it?
Are they self aware, knowing their gifts talents and areas of “weakness”?
Are they coachable?
Do they know how to communicate?
Are they able to manage their emotions?
Do they understand that wealth is more than money – but includes other areas on the wellness wheel?
Are they aware of the many distractions that exist and know how to steer clear of foolery?

and soooo much more?

It’s interesting what comes into focus when you are aware of the limits of your time.

I began to think “IDK how much time I have – let me share all I know” – even if uncomfortable.

They must go farther than me!

I began sharing my blunders and learnings at age appropriate levels.

I do not shy away from tough subjects.

If you want your children to excel in the boardroom or c-suite, talk to them about the bedroom – now – before they start getting sweet on someone.

I’ve talked to my sons age 13 and 9 – about sex.

It happens regularly just while doing life – a quick touch and go convo. This will happen as long as they are under my mantle of protection – monthly or quarterly. It is that important.

Do you know how many men have been wiped out and destroyed because of sex?!?

Maybe your dad? Your grandad? Your brother? Your boss? Your coach? Your pastor?

My son’s know about the pullout method not being effective. Yes, I’m detailed because I don’t want them being derailed! They know that anytime they decide to put their penis in a woman that they are giving away power and positioning themselves to create a child – every. single. time. I’d rather have these “awkward conversations” upfront than to get some “I got her pregnant …see what had happened was” text down the line. They know about condoms. They know about STDs and the long term impacts. They know that sex is beautiful, fun, and powerful. They know that if a woman gets pregnant, there is a risk due to the whole ” my body, my choice” she could abort their child without them knowing and perhaps tell them later – causing them emotional pain and to feel powerless.

Did you know that men are deeply impacted by the abortions that women do? What about their voice and feelings?

I love my sons. They are emotional and feel deeply. They will not be caught off guard by some “I want an abortion” or ” I got an abortion” conversation. They are fully read in on the risks now. I have told them what I desire they do if in that situation.

I talk to my sons about the risks so they know their power on that matter is on the front end, before sex.

They know that who they marry and/or create children with is not just some love fairytale, but also business – impacts their wealth forever. They know not to have sex with anyone that doesn’t share their values and whom they wouldn’t feel comfortable building with and being tethered to for their remaining time on Earth.

Yes, the textbook subjects matter, but only to a certain extent. I know that having “book smarts” is such a small percentage of true wisdom and intelligence. Maybe 10%.

For example – I recently taught my boys how they need to manage themselves by perception not just facts. I gave them an example of if they worked for a company and happened to be late every Monday, but had manager approval. However, the CEO who comes only on Monday’s wasn’t aware. So the CEO could perceive them as always being late – even if the other days they are early and staying late.

This is a small lesson – yet powerful because they understand that not everyone is viewing them through a holistic lens, but by only what they can see – which is limited.

If you liked this post – check out my latest video on my homeschooling strategy.