Fatherhood Field Notes

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...

Jeff Lopes is a father, family man, entrepreneur, podcast host, and author.  In this conversation, he shares how he accomplishes all he is passionate about without sacrificing time with his family.  You will pull a ton of nuggets out of this conversation.  Two items that are extremely powerful are to teach your children to believe in themselves, and to help them overcome their fears. https://www.j...

Roy Tuscany goes at life 100%, nothing can stop him.  In 2006 he had a major ski crash at Mammoth Mountain in California which left him with some decisions about his outlook on life.  His intensity didn't slow down.  He took what he learned from his life-altering incident and started the High Fives Foundation to help other athletes who had found themselves in similar situations.  Now as a rel...

How often do you pause and ask yourself what you want? ---------- 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 week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his...

Kevin Timone is an intentional father with no limits.  He is a growth-minded and humble man who continues to pursue life and all that it can teach him.  As he learns and grows he shares it with the world around him, especially his daughters.  He loves the outdoors and loves to teach his daughters how to be prepared and enjoy nature.  If you are a dad looking to get your kiddos out in the wild more...

Someday we will speak our last words to our children, we can't wait to tell them how we feel about them.  We have the opportunity to speak life into them.  As fathers, we have an extreme influence on their lives.  Don't wait to affirm and confirm who they are. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here C...

Britt Goetze is a man who is passionate about the Adventure of Fatherhood.  He has fully embraced the journey and craft of fatherhood.  He loves the journey so much that he started a blog to inspire, encourage, and join other fathers on the fatherhood path.  His blog is full of family, food, how to fix things, and fun!  Growing up his father taught him how to fix things, now he is teaching fathers...

There are two fathers inside of you.  One that builds an environment of stability and security in your home, then one that builds an environment of frustration.  Which one are you living as? ---------- 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 Fatherhoo...