Grow Up: Become the Parent Your Kids Deserve with Gary John Bishop

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Dec 1, 2023

Gary John Bishop, leading personal development expert, joins Larry Hagner to discuss family dynamics and the importance of self-reflection for effective parenting. They also touch on Gary's recent trip with his sons pursuing soccer careers and their upcoming book. They explore the toxicity of blame, the power of authenticity and imperfection in parenting, and the significance of focusing on triumphs and transformations rather than negative thoughts.

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Introduction

00:00 • 6min

Recent Events and Pursuing Soccer Careers

05:39 • 2min

A Unique Perspective on Parenting

07:12 • 20min

Letting Go of Blame

27:07 • 32min

Embracing Authenticity and Imperfection in Parenting

59:21 • 2min

Reflection on a Quote and Its Impact on Parenting

01:00:57 • 3min

Excitement and Anticipation for the Next Project

01:04:25 • 5min

Gary John Bishop is one of the leading Personal Development experts in the industry with a global reputation that has impacted tens of thousands of people worldwide. His “urban philosophy” approach represents a new wave of personal empowerment and life mastery that has caused miraculous results for people in the quality and performance of their lives. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller "Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life" and "Stop Doing That Sh*t: End Self Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back".

In this episode, Larry Hagner and Gary John Bishop reunite for the fifth time to catch up on each other's lives, including Gary's recent trip to Germany with his sons who are pursuing their dreams of becoming professional soccer players. They also discuss the upcoming data summit and how their experiences tie into the book they are working on.

One of the key themes explored in the podcast is the importance of understanding family dynamics. Larry Hagner and Gary John Bishop discuss how studying oneself and reflecting on their own upbringing is crucial for personal growth and effective parenting.

Gary John Bishop uses the metaphor of "biting your own teeth" to illustrate the difficulty of self-reflection. It is impossible to physically bite your own teeth, just as it can be challenging to objectively observe and analyze oneself. However, Gary John Bishop emphasizes that this introspection is necessary in order to gain a deeper understanding of one's own parenting style and the impact it has on their children.

Gary also shares their own realization from the book, highlighting the tendency to either repeat or reject aspects of their own childhood. He admit that he had not previously viewed his parents as individuals with their own experiences and challenges. Gary’s book helped the host recognize the importance of understanding their parents' stories and how they influenced their own upbringing.