Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

Normal Is the New A+

Daily Chase #313

Aug 25, 2026
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We spend a lot of time worrying about whether our kids will be behind. Behind in math. Behind in sports. Behind in the social skills that a particular activity is supposed to develop. Behind the kids whose parents said yes to everything.

Kim John Payne has been doing this work for over thirty years. He has seen what happe…

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