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Parenting Tips From Zappo’s Founder Tony Hsieh’s Mom And Dad - Startup Kids – Part V

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However, they did not make the mistake of many modern parents, who believe they must help their children avoid mistakes, disappointments and failures. Heed this important lesson from Tony’s parents: step back and let your children fall, get up and dust themselves off without your help. Note: This is part V of a five part series.

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Sales Kids With Grit – Web 2.0 Paper Routes

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The American Seed Company, as shown in the accompany ad, encouraged young people to sign a simple “contract” that read: “Please send me your Big Prize book and one order of 45 packs of American Seeds. In addition to all of them reaching the pinnacle of their chosen professions, they also all started their careers performing the same job.

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