The Dad Edge Podcast

Teaching Sons to Lead Themselves Through Struggle, Mindset, and Discipline ft. Ethan Hagner

Oct 1, 2025
Ethan Hagner, son of the host, shares his journey to manhood with passion and insight. He explores how young men can embrace struggle as a growth tool and discusses the crucial role of mindset in overcoming fear and building confidence. Ethan emphasizes that true confidence stems from consistent action rather than mere words. He reflects on the importance of self-awareness in character development and highlights practical strategies for navigating life's challenges. This candid conversation offers valuable lessons for both fathers and young men.
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INSIGHT

Patience Is A Trainable Muscle

  • Patience is both an internal muscle and an external skill we must train deliberately.
  • Larry frames patience as self-compassion plus the grit to keep improving after setbacks.
ADVICE

Choose Progress Over Perfection

  • Track progress with small daily actions and accept that growth is slow and compounding.
  • Do choose progress over perfection and avoid rushing results in fitness, school, or relationships.
INSIGHT

Mistakes Shape Growth

  • People treat mistakes as proofs of failure instead of signals for learning.
  • Viewing mistakes as shaping growth prevents quitting and fuels consistent improvement.
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