The Dad Edge Podcast

What if we could tap into the mindset of an elite operator and become a hero in everyday life? Today we're going to learn from the very best.

John "Tig" Tiegen is one of the heroes who was behind The Battle of Benghazi when militants attacked a diplomatic compound on September 11th, 2012, an incident that was portrayed in the 2016 Michael Bay film called 13 Hours.

Tig talks about what it was really like in Benghazi and how he's adjusted to civilian life since. He tells us how to navigate obstacles while staying true to our authentic selves. He also shares his thoughts on being a husband to a military woman and the father of seven-year-old twins.

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Having resilient kids is something all parents want. We want our kids to be confident, make smart decisions, and have the ability to triumph over challenges in life. What we often forget is that in order to raise resilient kids, we have to be resilient ourselves.

Chris and Holly Santillo joined us for a live Q&A in our Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind. They are the authors of Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence. They are also karate instructors with a combined thirty-five years of experience educating children in their dojos and are raising three boys of their own.

Chris and Holly answer real questions from everyday dads about kids when it comes to failure, respect, and communication. They also share the Three Pillars of Resilience Parenting that will build a strong mental and emotional foundation for parents as well as their children.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday167.

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This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome!

Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

Are you leading a rich life? Or are you drifting without intention, just trying to make it through the day? If you think there is more for you than what you have now, this show is for you.

Wealth is our topic today. We're not talking about the usual definition of wealth, but what it means to you. To some people, having a happy, healthy family is wealth. To others, it's freedom. To many, it's the sports cars and big houses. But it doesn't matter what your dream life is if you're not thinking and acting in a way that gets you results.

Today's guest is Matt Aitchison. He is the creator of The Rich Life Academy and host of the Millionaire Mindcast. "Matty A" is here to talk about breaking free from your default setting by auditing every aspect of your life and reengineering it so that you will exceed beyond the present identity you have for yourself.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/223.

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This show was recorded right after The Dad Edge Live Summit and we're going to share a quick thought from the event that is so important to our kids.

We might not even notice it, but much of the time, when our kid asks us to do something with them, our default answer is "no." We're busy. Maybe later. After we get one more thing checked off our endless to-do list.

What we don't think about is how badly our kids just want to hang out and spend time with us.

Today we talk about changing our default setting. We always have things going on, but we need to stop and think about what matters most. What would happen if next time your kid asks you to play with them or take them out, that your default answer is "yes?"

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday166.

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This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome!

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Our society is obsessed with early achievement. We want our kids to become incredible athletes, advanced students, and high-earners. We have a tendency to compare them with their peers and if they aren't at the same level, we worry that they won't succeed.

Our guest is Richard Karlgaard. He's a journalist, award-winning entrepreneur, and speaker. He is the author of bestselling book, Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement. He talks about how today's kids are under huge pressure to perform and feel like failures if they don't meet society's expectations. This coincides with a 70% rise in depression and anxiety in teenagers in the past 25 years.

It's natural for every parent to wish the best for their child's future, but Richard Karlgaard explains how kids develop in different ways at different ages. He teaches us how to meet our kids where they are and give them space to grow. He also tells us how allowing them to find their way later in life can be an advantage to long-term achievement and happiness.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/222.

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We're just beginning to understand the impact of the internet and smartphones on society. Our time and attention are sucked away, and we look at a screen instead of our real lives. Energy for valuable activities is drained from us and we have nothing left for creative thinking. The long-term effects technology has on our kids' wellbeing and development is even more alarming, leading to mental health issues and addictive behavior.

Today we have a fascinating conversation with our previous guest, Cal Newport, the author of Digital Minimalism who answers questions live in our Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind. These are answers every parent needs to hear. Don't miss this episode!

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday165.

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This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome!

Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

Most men are motivated by the same thing, and it's the wrong thing—fear.

We run away from the life we don't want, struggling to avoid discomfort and scarcity. We are under constant stress and have nothing left for ourselves. But fear is a bad motivator. We can only run so far and so fast before we become depleted and burned out.

Today I have an amazing guest who is no stranger to the spotlight. Tommy Baker is the host of Resist Average Podcast and helps dreamers create the lives they truly desire. He is the author of three bestselling books, and his most recent release, The Leap of Your Life, is about how we can resist average and make bold decisions toward the dreams that scare us.

Tommy talks about the myth of clarity, leveraging regret, and taking action despite never feeling ready. If you're in survival mode or in a comfortable but boring rut, this show will change your trajectory!

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/221.

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