“Throughout my life, I’ve always believed that positive thinking is key to maintaining self-esteem. To achieve excellence you have to believe in yourself, and this is the message that both my wife and I tried to instill in our three children who have now all left the nest. We made a conscious effort to expose them to everything so that they could each find their true passion, and when they did, we supported their efforts to the fullest degree. In relation to parenting, positive thinking is also about letting go, relinquishing control and trusting that you’ve helped lay down a strong foundation. As the saying goes, “give your children both roots and wings,” so they can go out into the world with confidence knowing you always stand behind them.”
