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The YouSchool PodcastAuthor: Scott Schimmel
Go to our YouTube channel to watch the episodes (just search The YouSchool) My nightmare at 20 years old was that I would wake up at 40 and feel deep regret that I lived the wrong life- a really nice, predictable, and boring story belonging to someone else. If you had told me back then that there was actually a roadmap, a step-by-step curriculum to walk through that would help me put all the pieces of my life together and set me on a path to build an authentic, meaningful life- I wouldve done anything to get it. It matters now more than ever. Right alongside planning for your future is living well now. Were at an urgent time in our world: mental health / unemployment and The Great Resignation... Building a Meaningful Life isnt something you just close your eyes and wish for. Its not something only a few people get lucky enough to experience. You cant just put your head down, do what youre supposed to and try hard, and expect it all to work out. Its something you can design. And everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful life. The thing about life, though, is there are no black and white answers. What weve discovered over a decade of working with more than 20,000 students, hundreds of educators, over 1,500 military service members through their transition to the civilian world, and countless conversations with parents, elite athletes, therapists, neuroscientists, and researchers are: There are 30 Critical Questions everyone must answer for themselves so their identity is defined, their purpose is clear, and they have what they need to build healthy relationships. Those are the pillars, and answering those questions will give you the foundation you need so you can make wiser choices about your career, feel alive as you pursue a mission and contribute to a cause bigger than yourself, experience inner peace as your inner and outer lives become more congruent, navigate the complexity of friendships so you can find the belonging you long for, and feel gratef Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Who Guides Your Life? Helping Kids Build Their Circle of Mentors
Friday, 18 July, 2025
In this heartfelt and practical episode, Scott Schimmel tackles one of the most critical questions every kid needs to answer to build a meaningful life: “Who guides your life?” Drawing from research by the Search Institute, Scott shares why every child needs at least five caring, invested adults in their life—and how you, as a parent or educator, can help make that happen. Scott reflects on his own emotional journey as a dad watching his son grow up and pull away and offers encouragement that this natural development doesn’t mean disconnection—it’s an invitation to bring others into your child’s world. You’ll learn: Why kids need five adult mentors, not just their parents How to intentionally create opportunities for your kids to connect with other caring adults Ways to facilitate meaningful conversations between your child and mentors How teachers, coaches, and youth leaders can become more than just role-fillers The long-term impact of building a network of trusted guides around your child Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, or youth leader, this episode offers inspiration and actionable ideas to help the next generation feel guided, seen, and supported. ✅ Don’t forget to: Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more insights on raising kids who live meaningful lives. Share this episode with parents, educators, and anyone who works with youth.
