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On numerous occasions I’ve tried to teach my kids that their way of approaching a problem is just as—if not more important—than solving the problem. When they came home from school moaning and whining about a large school project or research-heavy paper, I railed against their complaints.
“Attitude is everything,” I would bellow. “Look at it as a chance to learn, to evolve, and develop yourself. If you start by complaining, the whole thing will be a chore. Take control of it. Be strong-minded.”
When they sustained injuries, forgot homework assignments, lost their lunch money, sat in emergency room X-ray booths, etc., and were in a full-blown tilt--calm, cool, collected Papa softly smiled, patted their hand, and said, “You’re OK. I’m here. I’ve got this covered. No big deal.”