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5 min read“Every kid on the planet is asking the same question underneath everything: Do you see me?” That question, Rob Dial argues, is the one thing missing from most relationships—and he has a simple, powerful practice to answer it.
In this episode of The Mindset Mentor, Dial introduces a weekly habit that takes only ten minutes but could transform your relationships with your children, spouse, parents, or anyone you love. He shares the exact method he uses with his own young son, along with the psychology of why it works and how to adapt it for kids of any age—or for adults who need healing.
The Practice: Weekly Video Letters
Dial’s core idea is simple: once a week, record a short video on your phone, speaking directly to the person you love as if they are sitting right across from you. He does this every Sunday morning with his coffee, talking to his son about the past week. The videos are saved into a specific folder on his iCloud, building a collection he will one day hand over—a living record of his love, his thoughts, and his son’s childhood.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:39) **The Core Practice: Weekly Video Letters** - Rob introduces a 10-minute-a-week practice that he believes can transform any relationship, starting with the story of recording weekly videos for his son.
- 2 (07:23) **Three Simple Rules for Consistency** - Rob lays out the logistical framework to make the practice stick without it feeling forced.
- 3 (12:37) **What to Say: The Three-Part Structure** - Rob provides a flexible structure to make free-flowing conversation easier, ensuring the videos are meaningful and specific.
- 4 (20:04) **Adapting for Different Ages: Teenagers** - Rob tailors the approach for older children who might resist direct emotional conversations.
- 5 (20:57) **Adapting for Adult Children: Healing the Past** - For grown children, this practice becomes a powerful tool for repair and closure.
- 6 (21:51) **The Ultimate Gift for Future Generations** - Rob expands the vision beyond the immediate recipient, framing the videos as a multi-generational legacy.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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Show Notes
What if you could deepen your relationships and heal old wounds with just ten minutes a week?
In this episode, I’m sharing a simple practice I use with my son to capture meaningful moments, express my love, and create videos that he can look back on for the rest of his life.
I’ll teach you how to use this practice to build deeper connections, embrace vulnerability, and leave the people you love with a lasting reminder of how much they mean to you. Finish 2026 Strong in this FREE 3-day live challenge. Build your 60-day
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