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The power of a firm handshake and looking someone in the eye

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Apr 91 min read

Had my son shake hands with his coach today and the coach pulled me aside after and said 'that's a young man right there.' My 11 year old looked him in the eye, had a firm grip, and said 'nice to meet you sir.' Takes 30 seconds to teach but it says everything about who he is. These small things matter. They're the difference between raising a boy and raising a man. Been teaching him that his word and his presence mean something.

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BBrandonRegularApr 11

The handshake thing is real. Sounds simple but you'd be surprised how many young guys don't do it right. If he's already nailing that at 14 he's ahead of the game. You're doing something right.

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NNate B.RegularApr 11

That's awesome. The coach noticing is huge because it means your son is making a real impression. Those little details about how you carry yourself matter way more than he probably realizes at 14.

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LLucas M.RegularApr 10

This hits different. In a world where everyone's staring at phones, a kid who makes eye contact and gives a firm handshake stands out immediately. Your son gets it.

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