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That
experience left an impression on me. I learned when I took a risk and
tried something new, there was a reward. This is so important for a
child. But you don't have to wait for your own children to give this
same experience to a child.
If
you have younger siblings, you have a rich opportunity today to
encourage them in creative labor. Here are some ways you can inspire
your siblings to be entrepreneurial minded.
Praise
Work Well Done
This
is one I don't practice near enough with my six siblings, but am
seeking to do better. Express gratefulness when your brother shovels
snow off the deck. Be five year old Susan's first customer when she
launches into selling bread dough bracelets. They may be over-priced,
but you're investing in her, not the bracelet. Build up your siblings
when they work hard and they will likely do more of it.
Be
There In Tough Times
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Share What You Are Learning
You
don't have to be a know-it-all to do this; just share interesting
things you learn with them just like you would a friend. Listen to
entrepreneurial CDs in their hearing (if child appropriate). Read an
informative article out loud. Be creative and use your knowledge to
bless your siblings.
Split
Expenses
Splitting
business cost has opened up more opportunities for my siblings and I
than anything else. Purchases you could never make on your own are
possible when you have fellow investors. Of course it must be a
win-win for everyone involved, but if you are not just thinking about
yourself, it can be a great way to benefit you both.
As
older siblings, we have a trust of influence in our brothers and
sisters lives no one else has. Our words and actions can mold them to
be productive or slothful. Sow seeds of encouragement in their lives
and watch what kind of fruit springs forth.
Do
you have a suggestion for how to encourage a sibling? We'd love to
learn from you!
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