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The importance of fathers can't be overstated. As fathers go, so goes the family, and ultimately the culture. Today, Tom has some practical advice for fathers who desire to raise their children with excellence.

Today, we're joined in the studio by Rhonda Hufty as we discuss traditions around the Christmas season. Throughout the conversation she distinguishes between traditions that are mere holiday habits and traditions that teach values and shape family culture. We hope you find inspiration for your own family traditions this Christmas season.

This week we're talking about attitude—the good, the bad, the ugly. Tom gives us 5 realities about attitude that shape our outcomes in life.

In The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, "by judging others we blind ourselves to our own evil and to the grace which others are just as entitled to as we are." Today, Tom recounts an experience from 2002 in which 22 of his students were profoundly impacted by an unexpected encounter with grace.

In this episode, Tom discusses how he and Rhonda approach building memories with their family. You'll get some great, practical steps for intentionally creating your own memories this holiday season. You won't want to miss it!

In 2017, Tim Ferriss published a book called Tribe of Mentors where he interviewed 100+ top performers in every industry across the spectrum. Using 11 questions he developed on his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim created a reference with "short life advice from the best in the world."

Recently, Matt, Tom and Zac (Tom's son), sat down to talk through their own answers to these 11 questions. Over the next few months, we'll be releasing each question as a bonus episode. We hope you enjoy!

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When was the last time someone really encouraged you? Do you remember the energy that gave you? Do you remember the extra jolt of motivation you felt the next 24 hours? Those within the purview of your leadership hunger for that same inspiration. Today, we're going to talk about how you can deliver encouragement in a meaningful and authentic way.

Everyone has someone in their life they want to influence. Whether it's parents who are trying to instill values to their children, or a boss who's pushing their team to bring their best efforts to the office, learning to positively influence those in your sphere of responsibility is an art. And like any artistic endeavor, focused practice can make you a master. In today's episode, Tom provides insight into how you can begin wielding your influence in a more productive way.

Living a life that counts requires much more effort than merely wishing it'll happen. In today's episode, Tom and Zac draw lessons from the life of the biblical character Caleb that will guide us in our own pursuit of living a life that counts.

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It's inevitable: at some point in your life, you're going to drift off course. Whether it's with your career, diet or family vacation, it takes intentional focus to remain pointed at your intended destination. In today's episode, Tom discusses the importance of having a vision for your life, and how to regain focus when you've drifted off course.