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Published Jul 13, 2018

68: When Is the Perfect Time to Have Kids? | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo delve into the complexities of family planning, emphasizing the blend of personal growth and social dynamics, while also exploring themes of fearlessness, self-worth, and strategic career advancement. They offer invaluable insights into life decisions, from navigating parental timing to mastering professional and personal connections.
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  • Parental Timing

    The decision of when to start a family is a complex one, influenced by both practical and personal factors. shares that while stability and financial readiness are often considered, there's no perfect time to have children. He suggests that the physiological window for women is typically mid-20s to mid-30s, but exceptions exist, and the birth of a child can serve as a powerful motivator for personal growth 1. adds that parenting is a profound experience that enriches life, despite its challenges.

    It's all in the abstract until it's real as you look into the eyes of your baby. Life will never be the same.

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    The conversation emphasizes that the best time to start a family may simply be when one begins to seriously consider it.

       

    Family Decisions

    Family decisions, such as having children, significantly impact both personal and professional life. discusses how these decisions can be seen as opportunities rather than obligations, encouraging a mindset that values generosity and social capital 2. He highlights the importance of reframing the idea of owing others as a chance to build goodwill and reputation. This perspective can alleviate the pressure of feeling indebted when receiving help from others.

    If you look at this as an opportunity and not an obligation, then you don't really have to worry.

    --- Jordan Harbinger

    Harbinger also notes that self-worth issues may influence one's ability to accept help, suggesting a need for introspection in such cases.

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