In this episode, Dr. Scoresby talks about how those in past generations tended to be self-reliant and fixed things on their own. They whistled in the dark to remove fear and create more confidence. This confidence and resilience helped them be more cautious and avoid going on wild goose chases—wisdom we could use more of.

In this episode, Dr. Scoresby talks about how learning how to know what you know to be true requires a cognitive style that permits people to establish anchors and moorings. Without these conditions, some people resort to instant certainty, which makes them rigid or dogmatic. Others feel like they can’t be certain about much of anything. Learning to use your own body and mind as sources of information is one way to begin forming the type of anchors and moorings that will let you be certain—with flexibility.

Often the headlong emphasis on achievement creates serious problems for boys and eventually for men who come to believe their performance is the only measure of themselves. This episode details the parts of great achievement that include humility and other character qualities and then describes how to link those characteristics and relationship skills to a boy’s work.

Instead of allowing social forces to define and direct what girls should become, Dr. Scoresby suggests the girl herself and her family should be in charge. When this is the case, girls can more easily find the golden balance between strong individuality and success in relationships with others. They can also find more peace of mind and less anxiety and stress.

People who are successful with other people and have the fewest problems tend to communicate very differently than people whose lives are plagued with people problems. In this episode, you can learn about ten very effective forms of communication that make success with people possible and enjoyable.

Some people understand moral principles and apply them, and others understand the same principles and do nothing about them. Dr. Scoresby explains how families can play a very significant role in promoting moral character, which is the stable and consistent form of morality in every situation. This is typically the behavior parents want most.

In this episode, Dr. Scoresby hits on two topics that are nearly forgotten today: first, being suspicious of too much talk because it might mean false promises, and second, understanding and valuing both sides of an issue for a discussion to have the best outcome. Compromise is not weak; it was how things got done.

The single biggest reason why people have problems with one another can be found in the ineffective forms of emotional communication they use. In this episode, Dr. Scoresby talks about the ten most common forms of emotional communication involved in most people problems. Becoming aware of what you do is the first step to finding solutions.

Boys can be motivated by using a push and/or pull form of motivation. Dr. Scoresby explains each method, natural forms of motivation, and motivation that originates from high-quality interpersonal skills. Learn how these forms of motivation enable parents and mentors to inspire boys on their way to becoming great men.

Our pell-mell rush to test scores, paper writing, and good grades has led us to educational outcomes for many of our children that overlook the importance of developing their capacity to learn. Dr. Scoresby describes what parents can do to help their children learn better and be more excited about learning by mastering their minds.