Fatherhood Field Notes

Many of us fathers battle with our kids (and shoot even ourselves) comparing ourselves to what the kids next door have.  We live in a time of more, more, more.  As fathers, it is our role to lead our family to a place of Peace and Stability.  To do so we must teach our family to not compare to others, and that MORE STUFF does not mean MORE HAPPINESS.  This sounds like a stressful job, but Billy ha...

As humans how often do we start our day with, "I didn't get enough sleep, I don't have enough clothes, I don't have enough time today...." The list goes on, those statements become more and more true because we tell ourselves over and over.  As fathers we must get out of this scarcity mindset and look at the world with an abundant view, as we build legacies for our familie...

In this episode, Rod and I discuss the evolution of fatherhood.  Fatherhood is an opportunity to learn about yourself and learn about these human beings that have come into your life.  Fatherhood is difficult, but it will be one of the greatest opportunities we have in this life to leave a mark.  As men on the adventure of fatherhood we don't want to miss our opportunity to go all-in as fathe...

Most of the time I am living my life based on what works best for me.  How often do we pause and look at the world through the eyes of our family?  In this episode I discuss the value of seeing the world through the eyes of our families. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want...

Wow.  This conversation is incredible.  Kyle Carnohan is a father to five, fireman, super shredded, and a coach to help other men create the daily habits that will make them effective in life.  Check out Kyle on Instagram at @superhumanfathers To learn more about his product line check him out here - https://rollfastburn.com/ ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Orde...

As men and fathers, we want to be respected.  Most of us are looking to fulfill that desire in all the wrong places.  This past week I had two conversations that if dedicated to their practices you can find the fulfillment you are looking for.  This takes work but will give you the tools you need to be the man and father you desire to be. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fa...

Stop having good intentions and create a dashboard to track your daily habits.  If you have questions email me, happy to help you. ned@rebelandcreate.com ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood....

Nathan Oates and I sit down to discuss his new book on Stability.  If our world needs anything right now it is Stabillity.  We discuss the application and practice of Stability. This will change your life. https://www.nathanoates.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Stability-monastic-practice-relationships-communities/dp/1640605460/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=stability+nathan+oates&qid=1632080958...

Eliot Marshall is a former professional mixed martial artist and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Coming through BJJ’s belt system Eliot was a prolific competitor, becoming the first American to earn IBJJF Pan American titles as a blue, purple and brown belt. It was also while climbing the ranks of BJJ that Eliot decided to enter the world of mixed martial arts in 2006, eventually competing in TU...

This is critical!  Dads if we want to build a legacy with our children we need to teach them how to utilize their resources.  In this episode, I share some ideas on how to teach your kiddos about money! ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure...

Evan Strong has an incredible story, and it's not all about him losing his leg as a young man.  His life story would be remarkable regardless of the circumstances that he found himself in...he has a foundation about him, a perspective on life that no matter where life took him he would make the most of it.  Not only is he an incredible father, husband, and friend, but also a professional athl...

As fathers we have an incredible opportunity to speak life into our children and help them know who they are. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each we...

Brian Bogert is on a mission to impact a BILLION lives by the year 2045.  He knows that to accomplish this he must first lead himself, then his family, then the world.  Brian's first mission is to daily live as the man he believes he can be, this is done through continued self-awareness and course correction.  As men on the adventure of fatherhood, our ambitions must not overshadow our first...

I made a mistake.  I let my boy make a decision I wasn't ready for him to make.  I learned from this as I got the opportunity to help him make another big decision.  As fathers, we must help our children make decisions and make sure we are not getting in the way but supporting them. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children&...

In this episode, I share a conversation I had at the dinner table with my 13-year-old daughter.  It was a solid reminder that the effort I put into my marriage will have lifetime effects on my children. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure...

Will Lewis is a father on a mission.  Currently, he is a single father and has a perspective of fatherhood that not all of us have.  During the process of gaining 50/50 custody of his little girl, he was exposed to some of the barriers fathers run into when working to be present with their children.  Will is on a mission to change the fatherhood narrative.  His work is intentional, important, and...

Greg Connolly is a Leader.  First and foremost he leads himself, then his family, his company, and he is leading the world to think differently about their health.  Greg doesn't waste any time or any of the days he has on this earth.  He is highly intentional with his life and seeks to grow as a human being so he can show up for those around him.  He is a relatively new dad, but he didn'...

Dudes, we can't stop the conversations, with each other, with our spouses, and with our kids.  That is when we will slowly cave into ourselves and die. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherho...

Warren Rustand is a father to 7, a grandfather to 19, and has been married for 57 years.  Wow, this in itself is an amazing accomplishment.  Warren is currently 78 years old and is waking up every day with the intentionality to live a life full of purpose.  Warren is an entrepreneur, corporate leader, educator, speaker, and philanthropist.  He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from t...

This past weekend we did our first annual family retreat.  It was incredible, I feel on top of the world about it.  In this episode I share some of my wins and takeaways from the weekend. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?...

Geoff Woods is the VP of The One Thing.  Geoff Woods has designed his life.  He is a growth-minded human being with years of wisdom.  He has sought the wisdom of those who have lived life before him.  He has embraced the idea that you are a comnbination of the 5 people you spend your time with.  As he learns and grows he shares this with the world around him.  This conversation is critical for fat...

Whether or not you are a praying man this episode will resonate with you.  Are you working to raise grateful kids that get along with those around them?  if so this conversation is for you. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood...

Although Brad may not admit to having this nailed down, he is being himself as he raises his kids.  Many fathers struggle with their identity when they are fathers.  Brad has made it his craft to take his love for life and adventure and pass this to his kids through their daily adventures.  Many men go on vacation or go be with their friends to be themselves.  Brad sees his opportunity to be himse...

Ok so you can't really time travel, but! You were once a kid and you have memories from way back then...now as a father, you have the perspective of what you would have liked as a kid.  With that knowledge, you can apply it to your own kiddos lives.  What would you have liked done when you were a kid?  Now you have an opportunity to implement those things or similar for your kiddos. ---------...

The past few weeks have been a bit stressful.  I heard two of my kids say something that caught me off guard.  They were both feeling stressed, that is all on me.  We must pay attention to what we are passing down to our kiddos. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn...