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The Dad Edge Podcast
The Hard Way with Brad Lea
Mar 29, 2021
Brad Lea, founder of Lightspeed VT and author of 'The Hard Way,' shares his journey towards becoming a better parent and leader. He reflects on his early mistakes in fatherhood and the important lessons learned while raising strong, confident daughters. Discussing the power of knowledge and confidence, Brad reveals strategies to overcome self-sabotage and procrastination. He emphasizes the value of resilience, empathy, and the significance of fostering authentic relationships for personal growth and happiness.
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- Brad Lea shares his evolution as a father, emphasizing the importance of guiding and protecting his daughters to foster their independence.
- He discusses how personal adversity shaped his resilience and resourcefulness, ultimately preparing him for responsible parenthood.
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The Journey to Fatherhood
The speaker shares insights about his journey as a father, reflecting on having had three chances to be a dad with six children spanning ages from five to thirty-five. He highlights the contrast between his past parenting approaches with older children and his current parenting style. Initially, he struggled with responsibility and had difficulty balancing being a parent and a friend to his older kids. However, through experience, he has transitioned to understanding the importance of being a protective and guiding figure for his younger children.
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