Nothing opens doors like curiosity and enthusiasm. Enthusiasts and entrepreneurs are the door openers for change – but the truth is: anyone can become one if they find their Sweet Spot – the area where interest, strength, and joy come together.
This mindset is especially crucial for children: it promotes creativity, innovation, and resilience.
Why this is so important (supported by facts)
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Children who learn entrepreneurial thinking early develop more creativity, problem-solving skills, and self-confidence (blionline.org, unchartedlearning.org).
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A Crayola study found that 92% of children say creativity boosts their self-confidence (parents.com).
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A growth mindset – the belief that skills can be improved – makes children more optimistic, resilient, and eager to learn (parents.com).
My personal journey: How enthusiasm and entrepreneurship emerged
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First spark through technology: In 1987, my family gave me a Commodore 64. This freedom to explore technology was the beginning of my enthusiasm.
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The magic of sharing: In 1999, my first own website went online. The shining eyes of people when I showed something new – pure energy.
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Creative impact & delivering results: From pushing the Bayer website to Google pole position, through social media campaigns and VR/AR worlds to generative AI – seeing how new technologies drive change is my greatest engine.
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Ownership brings growth: Introducing new services at Bayer while simultaneously building own products and offerings gave me the feeling of real influence and progress.
Parents are the real door openers
Parents should not believe that schools prepare children sufficiently for the future – the reality is: the education system often does not cover creative thinking, AI, and entrepreneurship enough.
Therefore: take action yourself and take ownership!
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Invest in smart educational offerings that teach future skills
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Help children discover their Sweet Spot and nurture interests early
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Enable experimentation instead of just passive consumption
The current challenge: Many children are consumers – games, social media, streaming – instead of active creators.
Parents must motivate their children to develop their own ideas, implement projects, and build self-confidence.
💡 Here I discovered TinkRebels.com – a platform where parents can invest in their children's future to foster skills in AI, entrepreneurship, and creative thinking.
Quick tips: How to find your Sweet Spot
Your Sweet Spot is where passion + strengths + benefit for others intersect:
Tools & methods:
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CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) – Discover your unique talents
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VIA Character Strengths Survey – Free & perfect for boosting self-confidence
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Wingfinder by Red Bull – Analyzes creativity, motivation & potential
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Sweet Spot Framework – The intersection of passion, strengths, and value
→ blionline.org
How to become an enthusiast in your topic
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Follow inspiring people on social media and gather insights.
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Complete courses & trainings to acquire basic knowledge.
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Experiment actively – practice beats theory.
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Find your own style – explain topics in your own way.
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Learn from mistakes – resilience makes the difference.
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Build your own product or service – take ownership and bring your idea to life.
Conclusion
Finding your Sweet Spot – the point where joy, strengths, and impact flow together – changes everything.
You become from a knowledge collector to an energy giver who shares enthusiasm and inspires others.
This mindset is especially life-changing for children: it strengthens creativity, self-confidence, and resilience.
Parents, mentors, entrepreneurs – we all play a role in turning young people from consumers into creators.
And with platforms like TinkRebels.com there is now the opportunity to support children exactly in this and equip them with future skills.