Jason Khalipa Podcast 085: Fatherhood, Fitness & Faith with Cooper Mitchell ("Coop") from Garage Gym Reviews
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Oct 7, 2024 Cooper Mitchell, founder of Garage Gym Reviews and father of four (with twins on the way), shares his wisdom on balancing a large family with entrepreneurship and faith. He emphasizes that being a dad comes first, alongside prioritizing marriage with regular date nights. Coop discusses the role of fitness in parenting, advocating for working out alongside kids to model healthy habits. He reflects on his unexpected career shift from financial planning to gym equipment reviews, highlighting the importance of resilience and community support in both life and business.
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Biggest Parenting Jumps
- Cooper describes the emotional jump from one to two kids as the biggest parenting shock.
- He treats four-to-six (twins) as a new unique challenge and plans to take it day by day.
Protect Your Routine First
- Have a daily routine to preserve essential habits during big life changes.
- Keep core practices (wake time, workout, meals) and adapt them rather than abandoning them.
Triage Your Time And Say No
- Triage your life by clear priorities so time and money align with what matters.
- Say no more often so you can say yes to your highest priorities like faith, spouse, and family.