Connor has always been confident as a hockey defenceman. But when his coach asks him to try playing forward, he starts to doubt himself.
What if he is not good enough?
What if everyone else is right?
What if he cannot do it?
With help from Grandpa David, Connor learns one small word that can change
everything.
Yet.
Because success is not about being perfect right away. It is about believing in yourself, learning from mistakes, and having the courage to try again.
Kids will learn how to:
1. Build confidence when trying something new
2. Turn self-doubt into self-belief
3. Understand that mistakes are part of learning
4. Develop a growth mindset
5. Face challenges with determination
6. Handle criticism and discouragement
7. Take ownership of their attitude
8. See effort as part of success
9. Learn resilience through challenges and setbacks
10. Master positive self-talk and thinking
11. Gain success principles for life, school, sports, and future careers
Whether your child plays sports, struggles with confidence, or is learning how to handle setbacks, this book gives them a simple lesson they can carry with them.
Miguel Catellier is a self-taught entrepreneur, CEO, and father of four who believes success starts with the way we think.
After years of learning from books and audiobooks, Miguel saw how powerful the right mindset could be in business, leadership, and life. Now, as a father, he wants to pass those lessons on to the next generation in a way kids can understand.
The Power of Yet: Connor’s Winning Mindset is Miguel’s first book and the first step in helping young readers build confidence, resilience, and the belief that they can grow through challenges.
The Power of Yet follows Connor, a young hockey player who is asked to step outside of his comfort zone and try a new position.
At first, he doubts himself. His teammates doubt him too. But with guidance from Grandpa David, Connor starts to see challenges differently.
Instead of seeing mistakes as proof that he cannot do something, he learns to see them as part of the process.
This book helps young readers understand that just because you aren’t good at something right away doesn’t mean that you can’t become great at it with effort, practice and the right mindset.
And the way you talk to yourself matters.
Author: Miguel Catellier
Illustrators: Sona and Jacob
Series: Seeds of Success
Format: eBook, paperback, hardcover
Category: Juvenile Fiction, Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance,Hockey, Chapter Books
Themes: Growth mindset, confidence, personal development,self-doubt, life skills, bullying, resilience
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Miguel Catellier is a CBC Future 40 Under 40 recipient and EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in Western Canada. As a self-taught entrepreneur, CEO, and father of four, Miguel wrote this book to help kids learn the principles of success early in life.
As a dad of three young boys heavily involved in sports, I loved how easy this book was for us to read and enjoy together. The short chapters are perfect for bedtime. It teaches kids that where they are today doesn’t define where they’ll end up. Consistent effort can change everything. These are exactly the lessons I want my kids to learn. It’s a great book that I highly recommend to any parent.
I wanted to thank you for writing this book. My seven-year-old daughter, who is a perfectionist, and I read your book together. She has struggled with not being perfect or good enough on her first try and this book clicked for her and now she understands that she may not be good “YET”. They have been teaching this in school, but this book clicked with her and now we say “YET”
Thank you so much for this book!!
We’re always looking for fun, meaningful ways to pass important life lessons on to our kids, and this book nails it. We encourage our children to have a growth mindset, and since reading the book, we’ve been emphasizing the power of the word “yet” whenever they’re learning something new. We also loved how family and friendship were woven into the story—along with hockey, of course! Our son reads it over and over, and we can’t wait for the next book in the series.
One small word can help a child see challenges differently.
Not “I’m not good at this.”
“I’m not good at this, yet.”
Give your child a story that helps them build confidence, keep trying, and believe in what is possible.
