What happens when fear of losing becomes stronger than the desire to win? Kevin Cripe spent 27 years teaching children growing up in poverty and saw firsthand what can happen when people are challenged to move beyond what he calls the "poverty of low expectations."
Kevin shares powerful stories from his years leading an after school chess program, raising three adopted children, living abroad, and becoming an author. His experiences reveal how failure, emotional safety, higher expectations, and the willingness to take a risk can change what someone believes is possible.
Episode Highlights:
Focus on your gifts and find others with complementary talents.
Prioritize family and community over relentless work and digital distraction.
Live each day with gratitude and a positive outlook, regardless of circumstances.
Be authentic and transparent, even if it means losing some relationships.
Limit screen time for children and be mindful of the content they consume.
Recognize the importance of real human connection and face-to-face interactions.
Stay vigilant about misinformation and seek out genuine voices.
Embrace cultural differences and learn from other societies' values.
Books Mentioned
Princess Max Conquers the World
The Good War
The Little Boy Who Cried Hoax
Child Moral Development Trilogy. Order the Child Moral Development Trilogy and mention The INNER Estate to receive 10% off.
About Kevin Cripe
Kevin Cripe spent 27 years teaching elementary school and spent roughly two decades leading an after school chess program for children from economically challenged communities. His students competed in more than 200 chess tournaments and multiple national championships, and many went on to become first generation college graduates. He is an author, speaker, father of three adopted children from Guatemala, and creator of the Child Moral Development Trilogy.
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Facebook
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About Bridget Ann Stuart
Bridget Ann Stuart is a REALTOR®, Executive Strategic Performance Coach, and host of The Inner Estate. Since beginning her real estate career in 1998, Bridget has worked across luxury real estate, business growth, leadership, performance, and personal development.
Through Strategic Performance Coaching, Bridget helps entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, executives, and business owners create greater clarity, strengthen their performance, and build businesses and lives that reflect what matters most to them.
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