Lessons with Dad

Lessons with Dad

By Ruthie Egger and Dad, Jim EggerParentingKids & Family
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Lessons with Dad episodes

  • Mesmerized by Data! Correlation vs. Causation

    We go back to correct an error in Atomic Habits Part 5 on what is a Control Group.  We follow the story of Franz Mesmer and Animal Magnetism in Paris, France in 1778 to find the origins of the Control Group.


    Much thanks to the Choiceology Podcast by Katy Milkman for this story, which was the basis for our discussion.  Please subscribe to her podcast!

    Also, Mara Rockliff wrote the book "Mesmerized:  How Benjamin Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled all of France"  

    This was a fun way to learn about correlation, causation and the importance of a control group.





    22 min
  • Atomic Habits - Part 6, Make it Attractive

    James Clear and Atomic Habits.  If you haven't signed up for his weekly newsletter, you can sign up at this link (it is awesome!):  https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1 

    We discuss James Clear's 2nd Law of Habits, Make it Attractive.  Also, we discuss Teenage minds and the effects of Dopamine.  Please check out Adriana Galvan's Ted X talk at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWUkW4s3XxY 

    30 min
  • Atomic Habits - Part 4, Make it Obvious

    Atomic Habits by James Clear

    We discuss the history of research into the psychology of Habits and then take on the 1st law of Habit Change:  MAKE IT OBVIOUS!


    We learned about 2 ways to put this into practice.

    - Create an implementation intention: I will at in

    - Habit stacking is an easy HACK to pair a new habit with a current habit

    31 min
  • Atomic Habits - Part 3, Identity

    Atomic Habits by James Clear

    How do we get habits to stick?  Change your IDENTITY!  We all act in accordance with our beliefs and our internal identities.  We don't want to contradict ourselves.  

    Here is James Clear’s simple 2-step process for Identity Change:

    1. Decide the Type of Person You Want to Be

    2. Prove it to Yourself with Small Wins


    ECONOMICS AND IDENTITY*

    By GEORGE A. AKERLOF AND RACHEL E. KRANTON





    21 min
  • Atomic Habits - Part 2, Focus on the System

    Continuing the book Atomic Habits by James Clear.  We discuss why habits are hard to change and why we don't stick to them when we don't see immediate results.  We need a system to achieve long term success, not just individual goals.

    12 min
  • Grit - Part 2, Effort Counts Twice!
    Continuing our discussion on GRIT by Angela Duckworth.  
    Take the GRIT TEST at Angela's website:  angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/ 
    In today's episode we learn that Effort Counts Twice and it is Multiplicitive!  
    Also - the way to excellence is Deliberate Practice.  Below is a summary of what Angela Duckworth recommends in her book GRIT:
    1.Get a Coach, mentor or teacher that can help you get the most out of deliberate practice
    2.Know the science – each of the basic requirements is unremarkable
    1.Have a clear stretch goal
    2.Full effort and concentration
    3.Immediate and informative feedback
    4.Repetition with reflection and reinforcement
    3.Make Practice a Habit – routines are a godsend and take away decisions and thought about when and where to practice
    4.Get the right mindset – deliberate practice can feel wonderful. It’s all about in-the-moment self awareness without judgment.
    It is not hours of brute force training. It is high quality, thoughtful training goals pursued for just a few hours a day, tops.
    30 min
  • Grit - Part 1, Can You Measure Grit?
    GRIT, The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
    Introduction to the book GRIT and the concepts Angela outlines in her book.  Can you Measure Grit?  Can you predict who will drop out of West Point or who will win the National Spelling Bee?  Listen and find out what Angela and her research team discovered...
    Also, we highly recommend you listen to Angela Duckworth's TED Talk:  
    https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=en
    24 min

About Lessons with Dad

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Join Ruthie and her dad on a journey of learning. We learn life lessons and important skills not taught in school. This is everything I want my children to know before they go off to college and into the world. Faith, Finances, Personal Safety, Relationships, Negotiating, Influencing Others, Communication, Work Ethic, etc.