Did you learn to ride a bike the easy way or the hard way? I did it the hard way—alone, on a gravel hill, with a barn waiting at the bottom.

In this episode, I share the story of how that bumpy hill taught me more than balance. It taught me initiative, responsibility, and grit. Years later, it became the way I helped my little brother learn, and now, it shapes how I parent my own kids.

If you’ve ever faced something hard without much guidance—or you’re trying to help someone else find their balance—this one’s for you.

Because sometimes, the best way forward… is just to start pedaling.