{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Grandpa Effect: Belief, Confidence & Legacy EP -252","description":" What do your grandchildren believe about themselves because of you? In this solo episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I draw on the timeless wisdom from Chapter One of The Magic of Thinking Big and apply it to one of the most underestimated leadership roles in a child\u2019s life: the role of a grandfather. David Schwartz opens his book with a bold claim\u2014success begins with belief. Not intelligence. Not talent. Belief. And when you view that idea through the lens of grandfatherhood, it raises an important question: What beliefs are our grandchildren borrowing from us\u2014intentionally or unintentionally? Using relatable stories (including toddlers, cookies, and baby gates), classroom experience, and real-life grandparent moments, I explore how belief is formed long before evidence appears\u2014and why grandparents are often the safest, most influential voices in shaping a child\u2019s self-image. In this episode, you\u2019ll explore: Why belief often comes before evidence for children\u2014and why that matters How grandchildren absorb more than our words: tone, reactions, expectations The difference between praising outcomes and speaking identity Why modeling confidence matters more than modeling perfection How negative self-talk (\u201cI\u2019m terrible at this\u201d) quietly sets limits for kids Why asking better questions builds independence better than quick fixes What it really means to raise their thinking, not your voice This episode isn\u2019t about being a perfect grandparent. It\u2019s about being an intentional one\u2014someone who leaves grandchildren with confidence, courage, and belief that extends far beyond childhood. \ud83d\udd11 Key Takeaways Grandchildren borrow belief from the adults they trust most Confidence is caught more than it is taught Words\u2014especially casual ones\u2014shape lifelong self-image Encouragement grows confidence far better than correction One consistent, belief-building adult can change a child\u2019s trajectory \ud83d\udcc4 Free Companion Resource Here is your free reflection guide created specifically for this episode: \ud83e\udde0 Think Big, Grandpa \u2013 A Reflection Guide A simple, printable worksheet to help you: Reflect on the beliefs you\u2019re reinforcing Reset how you praise, correct, and encourage Speak belief intentionally into your grandchild\u2019s life Links Click HERE for your free download or use this link: https:\/\/cool-grandpa.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cool_Grandpa_Think_Big_Workshop_Guide_WITH_LOGO.pdf   ","author_name":"The Cool Grandpa Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/252317\/site","html":"