The Dad Edge Podcast The Highly-Evolved Father with Adam Schafer from MIND PUMP
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Jul 20, 2020 
Adam Schafer, host of the Mind Pump Podcast and new dad, shares insights on how becoming a father has changed his lifestyle and relationship with his wife. He discusses manufacturing adversity for kids to build resilience, the importance of being present in relationships, and his struggles with empathy and childhood insecurities. This episode offers valuable insights for improving fathering skills.
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Choosing A Powerful Name
- Adam named his son Maximus Joseph to give him options and a powerful identity tied to family names.
- He chose initials MJ partly as a nod to Michael Jordan and to shape a sports-oriented identity early on.
Support Network And Timing
- Katrina works remotely and they employ a full-time nanny so Adam and Katrina can both work while sharing childcare.
- Adam credits delaying parenthood until their late thirties for enabling this supportive setup and financial stability.
Pride Comes From The Work
- Adam connects pride from parenting to the hard work required to raise a child and reach milestones.
- He argues that overcoming effortful challenges creates deep joy and enduring pride in accomplishments.