Jim Marggraff

@JimMarggraff

Entrepreneur, Inventor, Dad, Driver of Big Ideas

Lafayette, CA
Joined February 2011
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  1. Sep 13

    My wife, MJ, and I are really proud of the fact that we raised two . But they didn’t become founders by chance. It happened because of the intentional choices we made each day while raising them.

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  2. Sep 13

    Author says that when kids aren't called upon to contribute to their families and communities, it "really erodes their sense of self-worth." Giving children responsibilities instills a sense of ownership and molds them into .

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  3. Sep 12

    There are many frightening things happening in the world, and talking about them with kids is tough. But those conversations help them develop empathy and inspire them to become problem solvers. I talk about this in my new , "How to Raise a Founder With Heart."

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  4. Sep 12

    What a fun example of parental problem-solving in action: Tips for incorporating your kids into your workouts. Sets a great example for the children and teaches them to find creative solutions.

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  5. Sep 12

    To raise a , you must know how to identify and solve the right problems. You must be clear with your values so that you can live with authenticity and teach your kids to do the same. Above all, you must share your work and your life with them.

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  6. Sep 11

    Whenever my kids wanted to start a new project, I told them to start with why. Knowing *why* they wanted to do something clarified their goals and made them more likely to succeed. I discuss this in my , "Raising a Founder With Heart." Learn more at

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  7. Sep 11

    How do you teach your kids about persuasion and negotiation? In my family, we sweetened those lessons for the kids whenever we went out to dinner. Each child got to make a case for which dessert we should split, and whoever was more persuasive got to order for us.

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  8. Sep 11

    If you want your to be trustworthy and have integrity, you must teach them how. You can start by keeping your word, no matter how crazy life gets.

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  9. Sep 10

    By teaching your kids to be team players, you instill the values of great founders. They’ll grow up to be in tune with the people around them, making them more intuitive leaders and better people all-around.

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  10. Sep 10

    I talk a lot about how involving your in your work can be great for them. But as writes in his sobering piece, parents need to ensure those are positive experiences:

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  11. Sep 10

    An but a : “The Ultimate Gift” by was a huge part of my and MJ’s teachings to our children. We loved reading this book to them while they were growing up!

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  12. Sep 7

    Encouraging your kids to engage with adults is an important part of socializing them and building their confidence. I share my philosophy on this in my upcoming , "How to Raise a Founder With Heart." Visit for more info.

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  13. Sep 7

    Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am incredibly passionate about the world-changing potential of . So I'm very proud of the work I'm doing with to find ways of using and for the greater good around the globe:

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  14. Sep 7

    The recent 360-degree capture of an ancient Egyptian tomb shows the incredible educational potential of . These types of projects bring history to life for learners of all ages. via

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  15. Sep 6

    My upcoming , "Raising a Founder With Heart," is designed to help parents seize the opportunity to raise their children to be compassionate, ambitious, and influential people in all spheres of their lives. For more info, visit

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  16. Sep 6

    Planning a late-summer road trip with your kids? Instead of letting them binge on screen time, try playing some fun math and word games with them. That’s a great way to keep them intellectually stimulated — and make new memories!

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  17. Sep 6

    Parents, what’s your take on ? I enjoyed reading the different approaches shared in this piece on how physicians and experts incorporate screens into their families’ lives (or don’t).

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  18. Sep 5

    I talk about how we handled that in my upcoming "Raising a Founder With Heart." But I want to hear from other parents: How do you talk to your kids about bullying? What lessons do you teach them about empathy, fairness, and standing up for others?

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  19. Sep 5

    My wife and I raised our kids to be empathetic and to stand up for people who are being treated unfairly. But that's easier said than done. When our son spoke up for a classmate who was being bullied, he was teased and targeted as well. (

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  20. Sep 5

    The upcoming school year has me thinking about kids' social dynamics a lot. How do we teach kids to deal with peer pressure, friend dramas, and bullies?

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