Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

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Oct 26, 2022 • 1h

357: Raising Kids That Are Kind, Leading with Empathy and Creating Memorable Experiences with Brian Ondrako

For anyone that grew up in a household where the word love was seldom said or shown, it can be the only thing that we remember about our relationship with our parents. Today's guest can certainly speak to that. Brian Ondrako is a father, author, sales consultant and the host of the Just Get Started podcast. In his newest kids' book, The Magically Magnificent Mysterious Mind, he reminds us that the happier we are, the happier it will make others around us feel. As a single Dad, Brian is intentional about the time he spends with his son. He talks about how his grandparents had the biggest impact on him as a child, and now that he's a father, he wants to be that person for him. In our conversation, we talk about how kids are happiest when they’re loved and supported, how he's handling his son's YouTuber aspirations, and the four pillars that Brian says can make or break any relationship. One last thing! Don’t forget our next Online Summit is coming up on November 10, 2022 where we’ll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar. Book your spot today by visiting FrontRowDads.com/Summit. Mark Your Calendars and Sign up! Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12 pm-3:30 ET, where we’ll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You’ll learn how to stay cool, calm, and collected in those moments when you feel triggered. And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That’s right. It’s LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today! Brian Ondrako Podcast Highlights  How kids will suppress emotions and hide their feelings when love isn’t expressed at home. The four values that make a healthy relationship healthy but are generally missing in a bad relationship. Why entrepreneurs struggle with sales and how Brian helps clients climb over that wall with honesty and empathy. Kids are happiest when they feel supported and encouraged to try out new things and learn from their experiences. It’s easy to be rude and harder to be kind. Let’s raise our kids to be kind. When our kids ask to try something new, it’s our job to make sure they see it through. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/357 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
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Oct 19, 2022 • 54min

356: Saying No To Kids, Integrating Your Past, The Pain of Living in the Future & Unhiding Yourself with Dr. Kelly Flanagan

Gentlemen, I am absolutely pumped to welcome Dr. Kelly Flanagan back to the show. He is many things to many people, and he's a legendary member of our brotherhood. Kelly has a new book coming out this week titled, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, and I can't wait to dig into it. I hope you'll check it out too. One topic that we've discussed many times over the years on the podcast and our Online Summits is how we can all be better at being vulnerable with our friends and especially our family. And we really unpacked that in this conversation as we talked about how we all have a tendency to hide ourselves and our truest thoughts to avoid feeling shame. It's natural to want to hide our crap, our secrets, and the things that we don't like about ourselves. But doing that doesn’t promote and create connection. And when we unhide ourselves, there's freedom to be found there. Kelly shares a fantastic story of someone who gave an advance copy of his new book to their friend's 95-year-old mom. And after reading it, her mom shared some things with her daughter that she had never talked about before. So it's not just freedom but healing that can be found when we unhide ourselves. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation. We talked about the importance of facing your past to improve your present, the challenge of saying no to our kids, and how love isn’t always about being in agreement with each other, but being able to hold space for disagreement as well. So much good stuff there. One more thing: If you purchase Kelly's book (and I highly recommend that you do) please leave a review on Amazon. Even if you're only two chapters into it, you can still share your thoughts before you finish the book. It helps so much in spreading the word, and reviews help us too. So here’s my gift to you: If you leave an honest review of this show, take a screenshot of it and send it to info@frontrowdads.com with your address. I will send a free copy of the book to the first 5 people. (US Residents only) Mark Your Calendars and Sign up! Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12pm-3:30 ET where we’ll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You’ll learn how to stay cool, calm and collected in those moments that you feel triggered. And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That’s right. It’s LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today! Kelly Flanagan Podcast Highlights How to stop hiding your authentic self and learn how to fully express yourself with your kids, spouse, friends and family in a healthy way. The importance of welcoming, and accepting, all the parts of your personality and every role you play in interpersonal relationships. Why entrepreneurs are future-focused and often fail to face the past, and how that harms them in the long run. Fully revealing and unhiding yourself isn’t always sharing ourselves with others, sometimes it’s actually about helping ourselves and our own confidence. True love isn’t always about being in agreement with each other, love is being able to hold space for disagreement. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/356 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
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Oct 12, 2022 • 1h 1min

355: Reimagining the Middle School Experience, Sparking Curiosity with Kids and Thinking Outside the Box with Tim Nikolaev & Chris Coggin

When we send our kids to school, are we hoping that they'll only learn the bare minimum? How much more would they learn if they were challenged and encouraged to explore their curiosity and creativity? Imagine sending your kids to a place where they look forward to being there every single day and are encouraged to be the best version of themselves. Today's guests have not only imagined it, but they've created it. Tim Nikolaev and Chris Coggin have reimagined the middle school experience for children through Peak Collective, where they focus on increasing self-awareness and developing self-confidence through rites of passage. It didn't take long to realize how good these guys are by the changes I saw in Tiger's mood and mindset after being part of this group. And it fires me up to see him excited to go to school and learn and willing to bond with other kids. Tim and Chris have created a community of adults and kids built on love, trust, and lifelong learning. Peak's mission is to support kids to become emotionally mature, compassionate, brave, and hardworking adults. And I'd say they're doing a heck of a job so far. In this episode, we dig into the importance of rites of passage for the growth of our kids, how our children are mirrors of our growth as parents, and why it's crucial to give our children room to be curious to pursue their dreams and find their purpose. Mark Your Calendars and Sign up! Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12pm-3:30 ET where we’ll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You’ll learn how to stay cool, calm and collected in those moments that you feel triggered. And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That’s right. It’s LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today! Tim Nikolaev & Chris Coggin Podcast Highlights What do you model for your kids with your actions? It’s hard to expect your children to behave a certain way if you don’t behave like that yourself. Why our kids are a mirror for our growth as parents, and how that can help us be better dads. Building trust with your kids doesn’t happen by telling them what to think and feel. It’s built by letting them figure out what their dreams are and supporting them in the process. Why passion, joy, dedication, and commitment are crucial in education, and why they’re missing in our traditional education setting. Why Tim and Chris refuse to scale Peak Collective and how that helps them stay focused on their mission. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/355 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
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Oct 5, 2022 • 48min

354: Rites of Passage Adventures, Building a Million Dollar Business by 18, Living Through Dark Days, & Growing up with a Legendary Dad with Matthew Christiansen

When times are good, it’s easy to show up as a parent. But it’s a hell of a lot tougher to do that when life throws a few curveballs at you. That’s why we need to cherish every moment we spend with our loved ones. We’re not promised tomorrow, so the best we can do is make today count. Today’s guest, Matthew Christiansen, is someone I look up to as a parent and someone I’m honored to call my friend. Matthew is a father of 3, the CEO of the game development studio Mount Verita and the former CEO of Bright Bridge Web. Matthew and his family recently went through one of the most unspeakable tragedies a family can go through: The loss of a child. His son died a month after birth, leaving a hole that can never be replaced. But Matthew still celebrates his son every day. He does that through his relationship with his three other kids, his work, and his relationship with his parents and wife. Everything he does in life is done with love, kindness, and intention, thus honoring the memory of his lost son. Today, we discuss the importance of being intentional with the time you spend with loved ones, how to raise successful, happy, and confident children, and why it’s essential to stick to your healthy routines during those dark days. Mark Your Calendars and Sign up! Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12pm-3:30 ET where we’ll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You’ll learn how to stay cool, calm and collected in those moments that you feel triggered. And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That’s right. It’s LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today! Matthew Christiansen Podcast Highlights Why just 30 minutes of daily focused time with your children can drastically impact your relationship with them. Why it’s critical to praise your kids’ effort instead of their results. The habits that helped him recover from depression after losing his son. How Matthew built his first business at the age of 16, and scaled it to 20 employees without any outside investment. Why it’s important to have brothers that will call you out on your bullshit but will also share your grief when needed. What's it like to live in the shadow of a legendary dad that has changed the lives of millions. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/354 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
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Sep 28, 2022 • 56min

353: Making Family Agreements, #IsThereEnough, Questions for Kids and Discovering Family Values with Daniel Matalon

As businessmen, we'll put a significant amount of thought into the terms we agree to in our professional lives. But do we do the same with our family agreements? When I look at the challenges I have with my kids, especially with screen time or chores, I've come to realize that it's because the agreement isn't clear. What are the boundaries and consequences for not doing what they agreed to? What's really crazy is that less than an hour before recording this interview, I was having a discussion with my wife about why we don't see eye to eye on certain things. Her response was, "It's because we don't trust each other in those areas." I think she nailed it with that answer. That's why the timing couldn't be any more perfect to have this conversation with Daniel Matalon about agreements and trust. Daniel is a social impact producer, the Founder of #IsThereEnough, and co-founder of Impact Launchpad. The universe is definitely speaking to me right now; I just need to listen. In our conversation, Daniel talks about what it really means to build trust with our family through agreement and understanding. You'll learn how we can give our kids a choice with that trust and that letting them make the wrong choice is okay. We should support them, but also let them know that there are consequences for those decisions. He also talks about how the opposite of agreement is not disagreement, and how the path to avoid conflict is through agreement. And above all, how we can inspire our kids to become who they are, instead of who we think they should be. There are so many takeaways from this chat that I had to stop and let the moment breathe a few times. I hope you'll get a ton of value from this episode and that some of you will bring a few of these topics back to your FRD Bands. Let's keep the conversation going fellas. Mark Your Calendars and Sign up! Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12pm-3:30 ET where we’ll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You’ll learn how to stay cool, calm and collected in those moments that you feel triggered. And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That’s right. It’s LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today!  Daniel Matalon Podcast Highlights What drives Daniel to play the world game, and make everything work for 100% of humanity. How trust is built through agreements, especially small ones, because our children want to be trusted and empowered. The opposite of agreement is not disagreement, it’s war. And collaboration is a better outcome than winning. As parents or coaches, we should help our kids become who they are, not who we think they should be. Why the things we struggle with always seem to hear their ugly heads, even though we think they’re in the past. Why the ultimate answer to #IsThereEnough is, “What are we going to do about it?” Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/353 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
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Sep 23, 2022 • 1h 3min

352: How Burning Man Made Me A Better Dad and Husband Through A Deeper Understanding of Energy and Our Nervous System with Joshua Wenner

All right, fellas. It might sound cliché, but it's the truth. I'm back, and I'm better than ever! For those that don't know, I took a mini hiatus from the podcast to attend my first Burning Man festival. All I can say, and I can speak for Tatyana here, too, is we're burners for life. It was that good! To say that it was an incredible and transformational experience would be an understatement. And joining me to try and unpack just what the hell happened with me at Burning Man is my new friend, Joshua Wenner. Joshua is an entrepreneur, speaker, filmmaker, and emotional resilience expert. He is the founder of Emotional Resilience Training (ERT) & co-founder of the K4 School of Menswork & Valor Warrior Resiliency Programs. In our conversation, you'll hear what a true sense of community this place is. Case in point: Joshua stayed with me for a few hours when I was at my most vulnerable (after midnight, no less!) to guide me through how to regulate my nervous system during a fight or flight response to trauma. You’ll hear about Joshua's Forgiveness Ceremony, which was inspired by the loss of his brother, as a way to celebrate his life. It was incredibly powerful and gave me a new perspective on forgiveness. We also dig into masculine and feminine energy. When exploring our feminine side, how do we get into that nurturing flow and find that balance to still be present with our partners? On the flipside, it also made me realize that we still need men in our lives to fuel that driving force that propels us to build, create and provide for our family. One last thing, thank you to everyone who joined us for the Business Evolution Summit on September 22nd. The Emotional Intelligence Summit is coming up in November, so stay tuned for that. And finally, don’t forget about the Inaugural FRD Live Summit happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today! Joshua Wenner Podcast Highlights How the sense of community at Burning Man allows people to feel safe and be their authentic self. How the loss of Joshua’s brother has brought his family together, and how people have different responses to grief and loss. The impact that Joshua’s Forgiveness Ceremony had on me which uncovered new ways to look at forgiveness. Realizing that when our hearts are fully open and we’re at our most vulnerable is also when our unresolved traumas can pop up. How childhood trauma can trigger our nervous system with a fight or flight response years later. The breakthrough that Jon had when Joshua helped him regulate his nervous system during a very tough moment. You can’t run away from your marital issues or insecurities. What happens when we find the right balance of managing our masculine and feminine energy when we’re pushing the edges of our boundaries. How do you do deeper work so that you can become the example that you want to be? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/352 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
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Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 1min

351: Relationships First, $25k/Month in Passive Income, & Funding Your Perfect Life with Kyle Reedstrom

Do you own your business or does your business own you? Far too often, entrepreneurs lose the point of why they started a company in the first place. Their net worth continues to rise, but in the process, every other area of life takes a hit. And I’ll be the first to admit, I’ve been there! I kept telling myself, “I’m doing it for my family.” But it turns out, it was at the expense of my family. I was building a life around my business, instead of the other way around, and knew I needed to make a shift. This is ultimately what led to starting Front Row Dads.  I realized that wealth wasn’t the destination, it’s simply the vehicle to get you there. The purpose of building a business is to fund your perfect life. That’s what today’s episode is all about. As a lead up to the Business Evolution Online Summit, I’m talking with Kyle Reedstrom. Kyle is the Co-Founder of Passive 25K Group—a company that believes in putting lifestyle before work by building up passive income sources and finding financial freedom. He’s currently working towards reaching $25k/month in passive income and teaching others how to do the same. If you have a goal to buy back your time so you can spend more of it with your spouse and kids, this episode is for you! Kyle Reedstrom Podcast Highlights How the FRD community helped Kyle get through a difficult time with his newborn daughter. Building a life around your business, not the other way around. Focus & Finish: Kyle’s mantra for accomplishing big goals and how he’s using it to work his way up to $25k/month in passive income. How can someone go from working 40+ hours/week to beginning their passive income journey? Learn Kyle’s process for filtering out business ideas (even the good ones) so you can stay focused on the finish line. The easiest passive income investing vehicles to get started with. Don’t let your thirst for more get in the way of what matters most. Hear the story of how Kyle’s Dad spent their entire family vacation working, instead of spending time together and getting to know his grandkids. Juggling multiple priorities and aspiring to put family first. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/351 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
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Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 8min

Tame Your Stress, Say 'YES' to Life, & Learn to be Truly Present with Stephen Christopher

Stress and frustration… These are emotions that every parent is very familiar with. But where exactly does stress come from and why are some parents better or worse when it comes to dealing with it? If you’ve been listening to the pod for a while, you’ve probably heard me talk about moments where I’ve unintentionally lost my shit at my wife or kids. I get that nobody’s perfect, and we’re all susceptible to losing control, but still, these aren’t proud moments for me. Typically, the more stress I feel, the more challenging it is to keep my emotions in check. That’s what I’m excited for today’s conversation. I’m talking to Stephen Christopher. In addition to being the Founder of a multi-million dollar marketing agency, Wit Digital, Stephen is a long-time friend, epic human being, and an Intuitive Life Coach who inspires people to become more than they ever thought possible. This conversation was another opportunity to better understand what causes anger, stress, a lack of acceptance, an unhealthy ego, emotional triggers, blindspots and more. We’re unpacking all of it during today’s discussion.  We also dive into this idea that life is way easier than we sometimes make it. You’ll learn why fulfillment is a choice and why saying “YES” to life, instead of restricting the flow of it, is where you can find real happiness.    If you are truly committed to growing as a husband/father, and want to feel more fulfilled and less stressed in your life, this episode is one you won’t want to miss! Stephen Christopher Podcast Highlights How dismissing your blindspots affects the way you treat your family. What would the camera catch? 🫣 The cause behind stress and frustration—and how to move through these feelings differently. The power of listening to your body and tips for staying in tune with it. Why everything is easier when you say YES to life, instead of constantly trying to control every outcome. Feeling unconscious, distracted, and disconnected? Learn how to be truly present so you can show up fully for yourself and your family. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/350 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
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Aug 17, 2022 • 53min

349: Emotional Force Fields, Fighting to Feel Human and Intentional Parenting with Jairek Robbins

Gentlemen, I am thrilled to share this conversation with you today. If you've been following the podcast, a question that comes up fairly often in various forms is: How do we stay emotionally centered and live our purpose while being so intensely focused on achievement? If we're unable to answer this question, we won't be able to show up at full capacity for ourselves, our children, and our spouses. Today's guest is Jairek Robbins, who believes work should support our life, not the other way around. Jairek found success in life through trial and error. Ultimately, he envisioned his dream life and wasn't afraid to give everything to see it become a reality. During his journey to becoming one of the top performance coaches in the world, and a loving father and husband, he had to wrestle with the doubts and insecurities that tried to pull him back. He also had the pressure of following in his father's footsteps, one of the legends in the field of personal growth, Tony Robbins. In this episode, we dig into Jairek's upbringing and what it's like living with two high-achieving parents, the importance of mindset in overcoming life's obstacles, and the steps for mapping out your dream life. Jairek Robbins Podcast Highlights Not every strategy we use with our kids is applicable in every stage of their lives. Find out how Jairek learned this through his relationship with his dad. What was the pressure like growing up with Tony Robbins as a father? Don’t be afraid to suck at things. Embrace the suck, and in time you’ll become great. Soak up the mindset, habits and routines of people you spend the most time with. But choose wisely! Judge people according to their actions, not their words. Your dream life starts with mapping out your dream day. What does the perfect day look like to you? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/349 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
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Aug 10, 2022 • 47min

348: Former NFL Pro Talks Fatherhood & Being a Role Model to Your Kids with Ken Harvey

Gents, one of the proudest moments we’ll have as dads are when we see our kids all grown up and excited that they’re our children. But we also want our children to grow into people who treat others well and understand how to give and show empathy. It’s why I’m excited to talk to today’s guest, Ken Harvey. Ken is a former NFL superstar turned into a true renaissance man. After retiring from professional football, Ken went through a difficult period, but he used that turmoil to grow in every sense. He’s now a published author, health advocate, and philanthropist on a mission to help young people become compassionate and philanthropic leaders. Even though he’s an accomplished entrepreneur, I love that Ken admits that he still feels lonely sometimes. He doesn’t run away from these emotions; he accepts them as part of who he is. He never stops learning about himself, making him a perfect role model for others. In this episode, he shares how he bounced back from depression after retiring from the NFL, the importance of sharing your vulnerabilities, how to raise children that look up to you, and so much more.        Ken Harvey Podcast Highlights How much should you control your children, and how much should you let them do their thing? What to do if your kid wants to follow in your footsteps and how Ken handled that scenario. How he started working on a children's book with famous Hollywood actor Terry Crews. How bottling up your emotions leads to resentment and misery. How Ken rediscovered his purpose after retiring from the NFL. We need dreamers and thinkers, but we should also surround ourselves with people that are doers. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/348 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

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