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"I’m failing at teaching them discipline."

"This is a learning moment; we are safe."

I feel a physical "jolt" of irritation in my chest.

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I’m physically there, but my mind is solving a work problem.

I’m checking if they are meeting "milestones" fast enough.

I feel light, playful, and attuned to their cues.

I’m wondering how much longer until I can check my phone/emails.

"They need to learn to move faster to succeed."

"They are challenging my authority/schedule."

"Their brain is processing at the speed of childhood."

I feel an actual "survival threat" because we might be late.

It’s tracked, measured, and used as a performance metric.

It’s feared; mistakes lead to "difficult conversations" or loss of status.

It’s normalized; mistakes are seen as the "price of innovation."

It’s an emergency; everything must be fixed now regardless of the cost to people.

The "Hustle" is the only way to stay safe.

You only feel worthy when you get the "A" or the "Promotion."

You work from a place of contribution and joy.

You feel like everything will collapse if you step away.

"Mom is 'spiky' (I have to be careful around her)."

Leadership by Endurance (Pushing through pain to win).

Leadership by Compliance (Doing exactly what is expected to be "good").

Leadership by Well-being (Achieving while staying whole).

Leadership by Pressure (Using stress as a motivator).