06/11/2026
Ed Mylett frequently shares a popular concept about parenting and personal growth: “One of the most insidious forms of child neglect is a parent who doesn’t chase their dreams and potential.” - Ed Mylett - Entrepreneur
He argues that telling children to dream big or live happy lives means nothing if their parents aren’t doing the same. Because children learn by watching rather than listening, parents who settle in their own lives subconsciously teach their kids that settling is acceptable.
I first heard this quote from Ed Mylett when BEN KJAR | PROFESSIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER quoted it at a conference I attended in Salt Lake City, Utah.
I remember being so taken back. It just hit me in my soul. That night I signed up to do an Ironman with the James Lawrence, Iron Cowboy . It was when he was doing his 100 Ironmans in 100 days. I ended up doing it on the 100th day.
Ever since then, I’ve got this quote printed out in my office and I review it every morning in my morning routine. I need my kids to see their dad passionate about the goals and things he’s accomplishing in life.
That is how you raise the future generation.
You do it with a fire in your heart and a joy that’s contagious and caught by those you’re raising.