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The LionUP Blog

 

At LionUP, we don’t wait for the future. We create it. 💥

This blog is your weekly dose of real talk, life hacks, and mindset moves to escape 🛑 STUCK™, build confidence, and create a life on your terms. 

What the Gold Zone Really Is (and What It Isn’t)

 

by Yakira Yedidia

If you’re a parent of a teen or a young adult,
this perspective can change ...

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The Most Dangerous Zone Isn't Survival , It's Autopilot

Why emotional autopilot keeps capable young adults stuck.

 

LionUP by Yakira Yedidia

They’re ...

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Your Child Isn't Failing — They’re in Survival Mode

 

LionUP by Yakira Yedidia

What if nothing is wrong with them?

If you’re a parent of a teen o...

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You Don't Have One Brain. You Have Three

Bronze. Silver. Gold. A simple framework that changes how you see yourself and others.

by Yakira ...
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How do you define love?

 

How do you define love?

If you walk into any store right now,
 it looks like flowers.
 It looks ...

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Why Advice Doesn’t Create Confidence

 

Are you a tugboat or a lighthouse?

If you’re a parent of a young adult,
 you’ve probably thou...

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Why Helping More Doesn’t Lead to Independence

 

Are you a tugboat or a lighthouse?

If you’re a parent of a teen or a young adult,
 this might...

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Why Motivation Doesn’t Stick Without Ownership

 

Many parents say they want their kids to be more motivated.

What they’re really wanting is in...

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Confidence Isn't Built Before Action, It's Built Because of It

Why waiting to feel “ready” keeps parents and young adults stuck

If you’re a parent, you’ve probabl...

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Tugboat vs. Lighthouse Parenting: Why Overhelping Can Create Anxiety

 

Most parents help because they care.

But many Gen X parents are quietly asking:
 “If I step bac...

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From Rescuer to GUIDE: A Parenting Shift Gen X Was Never Prepared For

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Los Angeles, CA — January 2026

New Parenting Book Helps Gen X Parents Shif...

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Joy Isn’t Something You Get — It’s Something You Return To

 

Yakira Yedidia

My focus in life is joy.

Not the kind that comes from outside wins,
 other pe...

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