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The Formidable Family Man — Greg Denning on Fatherhood, Fitness & Facing Pain With Purpose | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 204

Apr 1, 2025

42:37

In this powerful episode, Andrew Biggs sits down with coach, father of seven, and speaker Greg Denning to explore how pain can be turned into purpose. Greg shares how he went from a broken childhood to building an extraordinary family life rooted in purpose, adventure, discipline, and deep love.

Whether you're struggling in your marriage, burnt out as a dad, or simply seeking more fulfillment, Greg lays out practical strategies to become a Formidable Family Man—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Why modern men are suffering from isolation and how to fix it
How to stop settling for mediocrity and reclaim your ambition
Greg’s Triple Trifecta: 9 areas every man must master
Why physical fitness has a domino effect on every other part of life
The power of facing pain instead of numbing it
Why brotherhood and accountability are mission-critical

Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Wake-Up Call: Why Men Must Rise with Conviction
00:01:03 - Enter the Hosts: Andrew Biggs Meets the Unstoppable Greg Denning
00:01:14 - Two Worlds Collide: Travel, Destiny, and a Wild Connection
00:01:57 - What’s Really Happening to Men—and Why It Matters Now
00:03:11 - From Chaos to Clarity: Greg’s Raw, Real Transformation Story
00:04:01 - Brotherhood Isn’t a Bonus—It’s a Lifeline
00:04:45 - Crushing the Myth: You Can Win at Family, Fitness, and Finances
00:09:52 - Hit Rock Bottom? Good. That’s Where the Rise Begins
00:14:58 - Success Is a Habit: Build It or Break It
00:18:30 - Proof That Change Is Real—If You’re Willing to Fight for It
00:20:13 - Alone in a Crowd: Why Men Are Starving for Connection
00:21:10 - The Tools That Turned Struggle into Strength
00:23:25 - Tribe Talk: The Power of Standing Shoulder-to-Shoulder with Good Men
00:28:25 - The Triple Trifecta: Unlocking Total Life Optimization
00:29:00 - Tactical Wins: Do This Today, See Results Tomorrow
00:31:12 - Feed Your Fire: The Books and Ideas That Shape Great Men
00:34:13 - One Last Push: Final Words to Fuel Your Next Move

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