In this episode, I dive into the question of when kids should really start playing sports—and more importantly, when it’s actually healthy to push them competitively. I talk about how a lot of children only play because they want to please their parents, while others genuinely love the competition and want to win. I compare the differences between those motivations and break down the contrast between encouragement and pressure. Ultimately, I’m asking: at what age is it truly appropriate to start shaping kids into competitive athletes, and how do we know when they’re ready?