THE PROBLEM
Why we stay small
THE INSIGHT
Excuses are lies wired into your brain
THE SOLUTION
The STRETCH Method
About The Book
From 9-time Amazon International Bestselling Author and High-Performance Coach Michele C. Kline comes the unapologetic, neuroscience-based guide every pre-teen and teen needs to break free from fear, doubt, and “I can’t.”
STRETCH Junior flips the script on the lies young achievers tell themselves — “I’m not good enough.” “I’ll look stupid.” “It’s too hard.” — and replaces them with truth, tools, and bravery.
This isn’t a fluffy pep talk. It’s a brain-training, confidence-building, mindset-rewiring playbook for real life — on the field, in class, on stage, or anywhere courage is tested.
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Packed with real stories, science-made-simple, reflection prompts, and mindset drills, STRETCH Junior helps kids:
Turn mistakes into muscle for growth
Train their brains to calm fear and focus under pressure
Speak up with confidence — even when it’s uncomfortable
Build leadership, empathy, and self-trust (the 360° IMPACT way)
Stretch beyond excuses and discover what they’re truly capable of
Written with the same raw honesty and practical neuroscience behind STRETCH for adults, this edition gives kids a powerful advantage: the mindset mastery most adults learn decades too late.
Parent Bonus: Read it together. Discuss it over dinner. Make it a family challenge. Watching your kid stretch — and realizing you’re stretching too — just might be the most meaningful connection you’ll ever share.
Because growth doesn’t happen when you’re comfortable. It happens when you stretch — brave, messy, curious, and unstoppable.
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Michele Kline
Author
What’s Inside (Junior Edition)
Kid-friendly breakdown of “lies”
Simple exercises
Stories and relatable examples
Confidence drills
Action worksheets
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