"Send Ben a text" Every January, parents set big goals. And every February, most of those goals are gone. In this episode, Ben explains why New Year’s goals fail every time—and what actually works instead. The problem isn’t willpower. It’s not motivation. And it’s not that you’re doing something wrong. Most people start with what they want to do. Real change starts with who you want to be. You’ll learn why identity matters more than goals, why habits stick only when they ma...
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"Send Ben a text" Every January, parents set big goals. And every February, most of those goals are gone. In this episode, Ben explains why New Year’s goals fail every time—and what actually works instead. The problem isn’t willpower. It’s not motivation. And it’s not that you’re doing something wrong. Most people start with what they want to do. Real change starts with who you want to be. You’ll learn why identity matters more than goals, why habits stick only when they ma...
You’re Not in Control of Your Teen (and That’s the Best News Ever)
IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
29 minutes
2 months ago
You’re Not in Control of Your Teen (and That’s the Best News Ever)
"Send Ben a text" You’re not in control of your teen—and that’s actually the best news ever. In this episode, Ben and Cortni dive deep into what happens when parents try to control their teens and why it almost always backfires. Drawing from the book Leadership and Self-Deception, they unpack the idea of “being in the box” and how it shows up in family life. You’ll hear real stories about morning workouts, teenage excuses, and even tacos—all tied to one powerful truth: you can’t control your ...
IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
"Send Ben a text" Every January, parents set big goals. And every February, most of those goals are gone. In this episode, Ben explains why New Year’s goals fail every time—and what actually works instead. The problem isn’t willpower. It’s not motivation. And it’s not that you’re doing something wrong. Most people start with what they want to do. Real change starts with who you want to be. You’ll learn why identity matters more than goals, why habits stick only when they ma...
