In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric get brutally honest about parenting, legacy, and work. Through a mix of serious reflection and completely derailed knock‑knock jokes, Travis breaks down how becoming a dad fundamentally changed his ambition, his calendar, and the way he evaluates every opportunity. The conversation hits on the myth of “work–life balance,” the reality of sacrifice, and how to choose a mission that’s actually worth time away from your kids.

On this episode we talk about:

Why Travis wants the “superhero dad” his kids see today to be as close as possible to the real man they discover when the veil eventually lifts.

How having kids forced him to interrogate his goals and ask whether the things he’s chasing are still worth the time they take away from family.

Why work–life “balance” is a myth, and how constantly chasing it can create anxiety, guilt, and a inability to be present anywhere.

The importance of living in the present instead of only in future fantasies, and how that shift affects both parenting and entrepreneurship.

When it makes sense to bring your kids into your business world—events, trips, meetings—and how that exposure can shape who influences them later.

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Legacy is less about money and more about minimizing the gap between the idealized “superhero parent” your kids see and the flawed human they eventually meet.
2.  Every “yes” to a business opportunity is a “no” to time with your kids, so your mission has to be compelling enough to justify that trade—random hustle isn’t good enough.
3.  Balance is largely a myth; the more practical goal is to be fully present where you are—at work or with family—instead of mentally living in the past or future.

Notable Quotes

  “Whenever I say yes to an opportunity, I’m saying no to time with my kids—so it better be a hell yes.”

  “If you try to be ultimate super‑dad and ultimate super‑entrepreneur at the same time, you’re just going to constantly feel like you’re dropping the ball.”

  “The past and the future don’t exist—the present is all we have, and I was spending most of mine somewhere else.”

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