Great story to share…my son Julian’s mom calls me to tell me about a moment they had in the elevator of thier downtown L.A. loft. As they were riding up to their floor there was a lady carrying a bunch of bags. My son noticed the volume of bags and said to his mom…”She probablly could use some help. I bet that my wagon would do the trick!”

When Julian and his mom arrived at their unit, Julian begins to share his new business idea. He is going to post a notice in the lobby and will let people know that if they have bags when coming home they can call him and he will come down to the lobby, with his wagon, and help them. And, for only $5 bucks! What a deal, eh?

When Julian’s mom called me I was so excited about the story and how my son, so quickly, saw a need and came up with a solution. The cool thing for me is that when Julian is with me he and I always have this entrepenurial conversations. He is always coming up with fantastic ideas and I just try to nurture his thought process. Some of his ideas are so crazy and off the wall but I just smile and say “Yes!!! Wonderful idea!”

Let us all take the time to see our children and “listen” to what they are saying. Let us take the time to celebrate their ideas, gifts and talents and begin to nurture them.

I guess that the bigger picture here is that my son will see needs of people and try to meet those needs as he grows older. What is it that your kids are dreaming about. How are you supporting and nurturing those dreams and ideas.

Please share some of your thoughts and stories!

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