Lessons For My Kids

By Kevin Hannegan

For years, I’ve been collecting articles, quotations, ideas, suggestions, and life lessons. The number of articles, books, and scraps of paper began to grow, as there are a lot of credible experts and... more

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The podcast currently has 160 episodes available.

Lessons For My Kids episodes:

May 04, 2022 LFMK - Think before speaking
Do you speak to hear yourself talk? Sometimes it is more important to think before you start talking. Michael Thompson is an author who wrote, 5 Questions Smart People Ask Themselves Before They Speak”, and provided a good starting list to ponder.
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16min
April 27, 2022 LFMK - Respect, part 2
There are times when we feel verbally attacked, people move into our physical space, or someone doesn't seem to follow "The Golden Rule" of "treat others as you want to be treated". Show grace. Be slow to speak. Respect yourself, your community, and the world. Thank you for listening.
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13min
April 20, 2022 LFMK - Successful people
Whatever your definition of what success looks like, there are patterns most successful people follow. Entrepreneur magazine had an article “5 Things Successful People Have in Common”. It’s a simplified list with wisdom.
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16min
April 13, 2022 LFMK - Believe in yourself
The old saying goes, “Whether you believe you can or you believe you can’t, you are right.” We all have strengths and abilities. When we believe in our abilities, we tend to achieve our definition of success. There are days when we unfairly compare ourselves to others. An article on soulsalt.com gives us 5 steps to help us believe in ourselves. The website is full of articles to help find our inner strength and give positive about who we are. Thanks for listening.
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13min
April 06, 2022 LFMK - Handling anger
As humans we will get angry at times. It’s okay. We need to feel the anger. How we respond or what actions we take are in our control. Today’s episode is based on an article called “20 things to do when you’re feeling angry with someone”.
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16min
March 30, 2022 LFMK - Communicating
When we are young we learn how to speak, then read and write. We model our communication from those around us. It takes practice to be a good communicator, which involves both speaking and listening. Dr. James Stanfield is a Doctor of Education and offers up some tips on how to teach and learn effective communication skills. Thank you for listening.
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20min
March 23, 2022 LFMK - Job interview
There are lots of websites with advice for interview preparation. Whether you are a teenager going for your first job, or an adult looking to switch jobs, the tips in this episode can be helpful. Always iron your button-down shirt before an interview. Thank you for listening.
Update - An important tip for job hunters. A longtime HR person suggested the best arrival time is about 5 minutes before an interview. Showing up before then can make you appear too eager. Showing up late means you might not be responsible, unless you notify the company in advance (stuck in traffic, unforeseen issue, etc.)
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21min
March 16, 2022 LFMK - Sleep
Sleep is so important. We review some of the main reasons and outcomes for having good sleep. Medicalnewstoday.com shared “Why sleep is essential”. Productivity, immune system, and athletic performance are just a few benefits.
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16min
March 09, 2022 LFMK - Boosting savings for retirement
It’s never too early to start saving. Whether it’s for school, a car, or a plan to retire, start saving what you can early and watch the funds grow. This episode has a few suggestions. Work with a financial planner to ensure you are making the most of your savings. Thank you for listening.
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19min
March 02, 2022 LFMK - How to be successful
The basis of this episode came from an article found in THE Academic called “How to start 2022 successfully as a university student”. There are a lot of parallels between school and work, such as finding balance, growing networks, and continuous learning. Thank you for listening.
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15min

FAQs about Lessons For My Kids:

How many episodes does Lessons For My Kids have?

The podcast currently has 160 episodes available.