How to Become a Better Parent and Spouse: Tips for Life Improvement

Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of work, sleep, and repeat? Discover how to break free from the quiet desperation that ruins marriages and family life by learning the secrets to strong communication and powerful parenting. In episode 829 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, your host Robert Sikes sits down with Larry Hagner from The Dad Edge to discuss how to become a better husband and father. Larry shares his incredible story of overcoming a traumatic childhood, reconnecting with the father who abandoned him twice, and turning his darkest moments into a life of purpose. This episode offers real advice on understanding your wife's needs, connecting with your children on a deeper level, and developing the emotional intelligence required to lead your family well. Learn why so many men feel stuck in life and find the tools you need to stop settling for mediocrity and start building a life you are proud of.

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Chapters:

0:00 - The #1 Communication Mistake All Couples Make 

0:25 - What Is the Cornerstone of Being a Good Dad? 

1:01 - From Sports Medicine to a $100k+ Career in Surgical Sales 

2:30 - Why Everyone Needs to Master the Art of Selling 

3:29 - The Shocking Story Behind The Dad Edge 

5:22 - "Are You Going to Be My Dad?": A 5-Year-Old's Hope 

6:51 - How a Violent Home Life Shapes a Child's Future 

9:17 - Finding My Long-Lost Father By Complete Accident 

12:05 - The Pain of Being Abandoned By My Father... Twice 

13:08 - How I Reconnected With My Dad After 18 Years Apart 

16:44 - The 3 Promises I Broke That Changed My Life Forever 

17:21 - The Moment I Realized I Was Becoming My Abusive Step-Dad 

18:21 - How Hitting Rock Bottom Led to My Life's Mission 

20:29 - Why Do Half of All Marriages End in Divorce? 

21:43 - The Most Common Struggle Men Face (And How to Fix It) 

23:08 - Meet "Lance": The Man Trapped in a Life He Hates 

27:38 - Is the Fear of Mediocrity Your Biggest Motivator? 

29:01 - How Society Pushes Men Into Unfulfilling Lives 

32:37 - A Look Inside The Dad Edge Coaching Program 

38:02 - The Biggest Point of Tension in Modern Marriages 

40:48 - Jordan Peterson Was Right About Men & Women 

42:50 - How to Parent a 3-Year-Old (A Beginner's Guide) 

48:52 - The Single Most Important Skill a Father Can Have 

53:00 - 3 Questions to Ask Your Kids Every Single Day 

1:01:46 - What Is Your Biggest Struggle as a Parent Right Now? 

1:03:34 - Tensegrity: The Key to Escaping Work-Life Balance 

1:06:12 - "Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood": A Guide for Dads 

1:10:12 - Why the World Needs Better Fathers