This segment emphasizes the profound impact of encouragement on young individuals, challenging negative perceptions about today's youth post-Covid. The speaker shares a personal story about his father's transformative experience with a supportive basketball coach who believed in him despite challenging circumstances. Highlighting the coach's role as a father figure and mentor, the lesson underscores the lasting influence of positive reinforcement in shaping a person's life trajectory. It encourages educators and coaches to embrace their roles as potential changemakers by consistently offering encouragement to all students, especially those who may need it the most.