Participation trophies were meant to encourage kids — but somewhere along the way, the lesson may have gotten a little blurry. In this episode, we’re taking a lighthearted look at participation trophies, keeping score (or not), and what it really means to “do your best” as kids grow into adults.

We talk about the difference between internal and external motivation, why effort matters, and how learning to win and lose plays a role in building confidence. From youth sports that don’t keep score to real-world realities like careers, and accountability, we explore how showing up is important — but growth comes from effort, resilience, and improvement.

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