The Confidad Podcast

2.46 | Hero vs. Guide: Why Setting Goals for Your Family Feels So Hard (and Why You Should Do It Anyway) | Season 2 Episode 46


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Summary

In this episode of the Confidad Podcast, Dan Tinquist discusses the importance of intentional living in fatherhood, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and goal setting. He explores the concept of building a family culture that is both nurturing and growth-oriented, while also addressing the challenges of pursuing idealism in parenting. The conversation highlights the significance of marginal improvement and the role of a father as a guide rather than a hero, encouraging dads to focus on living for their children and guiding them through life's challenges.


Takeaways

I'm the only one who can fulfill the father role I have.

Self-awareness is helpful; it's good to know where you're going.

Building a family culture can reveal our shortcomings.

It's about the long game in family culture.

We should aim for a beautiful family culture.

The pursuit of idealism raises us up.

We will never reach idealism, but the pursuit changes us.

Measure the gains, not the gap.

Living a life of marginal improvement is ongoing.

The best dads guide their kids through life.


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The Confidad PodcastBy Dan Tinquist