The Brick Walls in our lives

So I am already almost done with the book and I have so much that I am going to take with me after this read.  I was expecially affected by this man's ability to always dream big and with his efforts, achieve almost the most unlikely dreams.  He has really inspired me, there is no doubt.

I am also taking with me his thoughts on raising children and when he reflected on his childhood about how he won the parent lottery.  I hope my three sons can one day look back and say this.  I really agree with his stance that to build self esteem, you have to see a skill or task that your child is capable of achieving and have them master that.  Self esteem comes from being able to try through effort and practice and then to master one thing or another.  This can be through sports or homework and such.  I agree with the strict parenting for sure and my children have appropriate boundries and expectations here in our home.

Lastly, the references he makes to the brick walls in our lives that are meant to keep the "other people" out and to let only the ones who truly want it- through.  That is how you really know you want something.  I hope that when I come across a brick wall in my life, that I will artfully find a way through it.