In this episode of the Good Men Great Dads Podcast, I speak with Jeremy Ball. Jeremy is a sponsored BMX rider, College Softball Coach, Educator, coffee lover, and all around good guy. We dive in to some of life's lessons and talk about how to make yourself a better man everyday. Jeremy attributes a lot of his hard work and success to his father and shares some stories about his dad leading by example, telling him when he's an idiot, and teaching him when to keep his mouth shut.

Highlights

Leading by example

The blessings of growing up in a small town

Going without to make sure your kids get what they need or want

Why teaching is often more than just a paycheck

Why you should teach your kids how to fail

From the eyes of a teacher- spend more time with your kids.

Setting your Priorities

“I don’t care what you do, as long as you have health insurance.”

Lessons for being a selfless man

“How are you going to learn anything if you’re talking all the time?”

Why you should never do anything without purpose

Teaching is not worksheets and dittos

Put your phone down

Respecting the garbage man

Developing a more positive culture

Establishing “normal” in your home

Be excellent to one another.

Mantra- “What positive thing have you said to someone else today?”

Links

Books

The Lizard Cage by Karen Connelly

Have a little Faith by Mitch Albom

Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven

The No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon

You can connect with Jeremy on Facebook or @Jeremyleeball on Instagram

If you’re ever in the Cleveland Area- check out Rays MTB where Jeremy rides most Saturdays during the winter.

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