Episode 220

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8th Aug 2024

The Number One Decision to be a Great Dad

If you look on TV or in the movies you see that dads are not often presented in the best light. They are often idiots or jerks. They do this because of the reality that dad issues drive many problems in people's lives. This is why being a good dad is so important.

Many men think being a great dad is something that “other” guys do but it is too hard for them. The truth is very different! Every man can be a great dad, but it will take work. Being a great dad doesn’t happen by accident.

Today’s show focuses on the number one decision men can make that helps them be a great dad.

Take Responsibility

Before you can be responsible for others, You need to recognize that you are responsible for yourself.

Your growth isn’t something you can push off on others

You can’t blame a schedule or job

It’s a matter of priorities.


The Core 4

Growing in the 4 fundamentals: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual is important

You can’t be lopsided in your lifestyle

Your commitment to your growth is a commitment to your loved ones

Lack of emotional growth = less connection with wife and kids as they get older


Failure Isn’t Final

Even if you’ve blown it, you're still here to overcome

Growth is a matter of direction, not arrival.


Intentions vs Intentionality

Talking doesn’t help, start doing one thing


CHALLENGE:

Being a Great Dad takes you committing to be a great man

Quit waiting for perfection and get moving


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The Thriving Man Podcast
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Many guys get trapped in focusing on one area of their life at the expense of everything else. It could be their physical health, their career, a sport, or even a hobby. The problem is this: A Truly Successful Life isn't one-dimensional! That is why there are miserable millionaires. Who cares how much money you have if, for example, you have no one you can call a true friend?
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David and Reese Maxwell are a father and son duo with a passion to help men live the best life possible.