I started a new book today: Do Hard Things by Alex & Brett Harris. This book is making the graduation gift rounds, for good reason. It is written by a pair of 19 year old twins who are fed up with the cultural expectations (or lack thereof) placed on teens. It is an incredible challenge to do hard things, to stretch. I know you’ll be hearing more about it from me by the end of the day. For a little sneak peek, these are 5 hard things.
- Things that are outside your comfort zone.
- Things that go beyond what is expected or required.
- Things that are too big to accomplish alone.
- Things that don’t earn an immediate payoff.
- Things that challenge the cultural norm.
Five good blog posts, right there. I’m only a few chapters into this book, which is quick and easy reading on one level, but already these 19 year olds are kicking my 44 year old backside. Ouch. Parents, click over to Amazon and make sure you and your kids read this. But first, go read this blog post, where the authors help you as parents approach the concept.
June 10th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
I really enjoyed the book and am using it as the theme for our summer activities with the youth at our church. I am also challenging our teens and parents to read through it together as a family this summer, and will be using the study guide produced by the brothers to help with family discussions. And it kicked my 29 yr. old behind as well….