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Work Ethic: The Ultimate Lesson

We had an awesome guest this past week on the Good Dad Project Podcast featuring Joe De Sena, founder of the Spartan Races and New York Times Bestselling author of "Spartan Up!"

Shawn and I have been trying to find the perfect guest to come on the show and talk about work ethic. Joe not only talked about work ethic but also how to teach work ethic to our kids.

Joe shared several ways he teaches work ethic to his own kids. Some parents listening to this week's show might cringe at some of the things he said as it relates to "purposeful suffering." However, I think his theme on this point was solid! Parents today can be so incredibly over protective that we shelter our kids from any type of growing pains. No parent likes to see their kids experience failure, loss, or even really hard work. However, what we don't realize is that we are robbing them of critical life lessons that teach work ethic and grit. If we don't allow our kids to go through any type of pain and suffering and we throw them a life line at every twist and turn, what are we teaching them? I think it's safe to say when we shield them too much from a lesson of grit and failure, we are doing them a disservice.

It's been said time and time again that kids learn the best lessons from the example we teach. If we want to help our kids understand the value of hard work, we have to show it to them and teach them how to work hard. Desire and work ethic is one of the most difficult lessons we can instill. However, we have several opportunities to teach it.

For example, the next time our kid wants something (a new bike, a new video game, an expensive toy, a car, etc.) we have the opportunity to show them how to work for it vs. give it to them.

For example, my eight-year old loves football cards, baseball cards, and gum. Instead of just buying him whatever he wants, he has learned to work for things so he can buy them himself. He will sell candy, rice krispy treats, wash cars, or even help with yard work to make a few bucks so he can buy what he wants. It may sound tough to make him do certain things for simple things like games, baseball cards, and gum, but it's an excellent way to teach him these lessons now. Plus, I have noticed that when he buys something with his own money, he takes much better care of it.

I was recently on the MFCEO Project Podcast with Andy Frisella and Vaughn Kohler (aka "The Pastor of Disaster). On that episode Andy and I talked about ways we can leverage our kids failures to teach work ethic and grit. For example, I can't stand that kids today get trophies and medals for participation. Awards are meant to be earned and not given. Don't get me wrong, we should always point out the effort our kids put out through communication and encouraging words. However, we should never give out trophies for just showing up.

Awards, trophies, and medals keep kids hungry to keep striving and keep pushing themselves. If awards like this are just given for showing up, what's the point in trying your best?

When our kids fail, we have a great opportunity to ASK QUESTIONS and not lecture. For example, if your kid participates in a karate tournament and finishes last, it's a perfect opportunity to ask them questions to get them thinking about solutions to be better. You can ask your kid:

1. What did you think of the tournament?
2. If you had it to do over again, what would do different?
3. If you could be better at something specifically with karate, what would be? Your kicks? Punches? Speed?
4. What place would you like to finish in the next tournament?
5. What do you think we should do to prepare for the next one so you feel confident?

Questions like this get a kid (and adults) thinking about solutions. It also helps identify what needs work and what is needed to get better. Work Ethic and Grit come from knowing what we need to improve and putting in the time and effort to be better.

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Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan Race, bases his company on the foundation that we, as humans, cannot really reach our full potential until we have gone through struggle. It's what he calls "purposeful suffering". Coming from a childhood where he had to learn, on his own, how to make it, Joe De Sena firmly believes his success has come from this purposeful suffering philosophy.

As we've seen many times before on the GDP, some of the greatest success stories have come out of a poor upbringing or incredibly challenging circumstances. But there are lessons to be learned from these situations.

We are the creator, not just the product of our environment. Teaching your kids that their circumstances do no define them empowers them to face obstacles they will certainly come across in their adult lives. Instead of being a victim of circumstance, help your child, and yourself, adopt an attitude of gratitude. While the situation may be difficult, find the growth opportunity.

Delayed gratification. Joe tells a great story of how his desire for greater things helped him turn down opportunities for instant gratification, and thankfully, his actions paid off. By showing our kids that putting off an immediate want for something greater, we are giving them the gift of patience and teaching them to plant the seeds for their future goals.

Enough said. The success stories on the GDP are not from overnight successes-those are few and very far between. The true successes, the ones that get to the marrow, are those that are had from great sacrifice and tenacity. When we teach kids that they can conquer obstacles they did not think they were capable of conquering, we provide opportunities to build their self-confidence and lay the foundation for them to reach their full potential.

Of course, these lessons take time to teach, and we may need to learn them ourselves, first, but they are critical for survival in this world. Instead of handing our kids everything they desire and protecting them at every turn, give them something greater: the inner power to reach the best version of themselves.

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First and foremost, we need to forget about being the perfect father, because in all honesty, it doesn't exist. Being a dad is extremely rewarding, but it is also a tough business. As men, we take a lot of pride in providing for our families and sharpening our craft in the workforce. We are wired to hunt and problem solve. Being a father is a dynamic that constantly sharpened and we can be humbled at every turn. Keep in mind, perfection is a myth. If you want true happiness, focus on progress and not perfection.

Being proactive in our mindset will set us up for ultimate success. Most of us men have the lowest amount of patience when we first wake up in the morning, come home from work, and right before bed. Why is that? In the morning, we are just trying to clear the cobwebs before taking on the day. Not taking time to wake up 15-30 minutes early (before the kids) is like going for a 3 mile sprint without a warmup. When we come home from work, we are usually exhausted, overloaded, and "hangry" (hungry and angry). Late at night we are usually pretty spent, exhausted, the kids can be fighting us in every way possible to go to bed.

Get up early, shower, pray (if you are spiritual), meditate (if that is your thing), listen to a podcast (if you are more of an audio person), etc…you get it. Do something for yourself to warm your mind and patience up.

Grab a snack to get that blood sugar up and listen to something empowering (podcast, audiobook, your favorite workout music, etc). The point is get the blood sugar in check and your mind in the right place.

Keep in mind that your evenings are meant to make the best memories, so don't blow it. Set the evening up for success by doing something (other than watching TV) as a family. Also, spend time with each kid before bed (pray together, talk about the day, ask questions that bring our gratitude, etc.) This will honestly propel your evening and experience into a new orbit.

Even the greatest dads have bad moments. We all have been moment no matter how hard we try. We all have the knee jerk reaction when we blow up and explode. After we react like that there is a ton of guilt, shame, and defeat that follows. Want to know the secret to staying calm, cool, and collected? Here it is: you have to create some "mental space" between your knee jerk reaction and your response. Meaning, think before you act. We can all achieve this by doing the most natural thing that we do unconsciously…breathe. We can use the breath to calm ourselves. Three deep breaths is all you need in the heat of the moment to calm yourself just enough to respond versus react. Go check out our interview with Mark Divine on How to Create an Unbeatable Mind - Episode 28, for more information on breath control.

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Ah, Clark Griswold; the preeminent example of a father and husband with the best of intentions, but reaction challenged when it comes to dealing with life's hurdles and controlling his temper. Of course he wants the best for his family: from great vacations to Wally World to finding the biggest Christmas tree. Unfortunately, on his quest to be the "perfect father", he tends to respond in anger and frustration when things don't go the way he plans. Sound typical? Ok, so maybe Griswold is a bit extreme (or maybe not), but you have more than likely had a moment or two when frustration has gotten the best of you. Larry and Shawn provide 5 easy ways to keep your anger and frustration at bay.

Before we go any further, let's dispel the "perfect father" myth; there is no perfect father, doesn't exist. We're human, have emotions and sometimes, those emotions get the better of us and that's okay. As Larry says, "great fathers have bad moments", it's what you do in those moments that build your character and provide a positive example for those around you, specifically your children.

So, what's a guy to do when it seems like the world is pushing all of your buttons? Know your triggers. Maybe it's repeating yourself to get your kids to pick up after themselves or you've just come home from a full day of work and you are barraged with requests to help with homework and the kids. Whatever your triggers, identify them so that you can do what you need to do to prepare yourself ahead of time and following these 5 ideas might just help diffuse your response:

Be able to take a breath. Not just that little hyperventilating breath, either. This breath needs to be a nice, long, drawn breath, enough to calm you and bring you back to a state of peace. It should allow you to reset yourself and prepare you to deal with the situation at hand in a rational manner.

Walk away. In the heat of the moment, our adrenaline may make us want to stay in the situation and argue. But cooler heads do prevail, walking away when we feel our blood boiling will keep us from saying things we may later regret. Not only that, walking away gives us a chance to get perspective on the situation. Adrenaline only muddies the waters.

Stay active. If there's one concept that is driven home on a regular basis on the GDP, it's the benefits of exercise and overall health. In the case of anger and frustration, physical activity can also help us to channel this aggression into something more positive. So, there's really a dual benefit: your anger remains at bay and you stay fit!

Surround yourself with positive, supportive people. Enough said. You need a sounding board that has been through similar experiences and can give you either advice or a simple listening ear.

Finally, when you do lose your cool, apologize. Even if it goes against everything you feel like doing, an apology goes a long way in repairing a bridge that may be a little singed. Apologies disarm people and pave the way to build a relationship into a stronger force.

Forget the "perfect father" myth. Let it remain just that: a myth. We are human, prone to the same emotions of all other humans; it's what we do with those emotions that make us who we truly are.

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The Good Dad Project Podcast with Frankie Edgar was a game changer for so many reasons. The coolest thing about the GDP and having a dad podcast is that no matter fame nor fortune, men jump at the chance to share their views, their journey, and even their struggles.

For this week's five minute Thursday, I wanted to recap some highlights from the interview with Frankie.

When the UFC Octagon cage doors close…anything can happen. The secret to a successful outcome in the octagon is being prepared for anything because anything can happen. Frankie shares that being calm, cool, and collected is absolutely necessary to be able to think rationally.

Being calm, cool, and collected is a skill that transfers from the cage to the family. Through our journey of fatherhood, there will be situations that test us under pressure. When we respond calmly and avoid a knee-jerk panic reaction, it illustrates our emotional resiliency.

Teaching grit is probably one the most difficult lessons to teach our kids. Our instinct is to protect them from anything that is difficult. Our society also puts such an emphasis on winning at all costs.

Frankie mentioned that he loves leveraging sports to teach his kids grit. For example, he doesn't really care if his kids win or lose a wrestling match. What he wants to see if how hard they fight for the win. If there isn't a desire and a fire in the belly to win, that is a bigger problem. None of us can coach desire. Desire is either there or it's not. However, we can teach how to leverage our desire to win to tap into our grit. We can even leverage our losses to teach us lessons on how to win in the future. Finally, we can teach grit through losing and failure. A victory is even sweeter when we have to work at it extremely hard. Lessons of grit are learned through sports and as parents we can use situations like losses to teach these lessons.

Frankie had some excellent advice for parents of youth sports and that's "take a seat and enjoy." Be the silent voice of love and support when it comes to sports. Its extremely difficult to not get emotionally wrapped up in our kids sports performance. I am speaking from a father who is a parent and a coach of my kids sports teams and I see it all the time.

Parents can be extremely tough on their kids even when they think they are helping. I didn't really get this mentality until I read The Matheny Manifesto by Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. If you really want to see your child love sports and if you want to see peak performance…take a seat, enjoy, and let the coaches do their jobs.

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Frankie Edgar comes on the Good Dad Project Podcast and shares amazing insight with our listeners on work ethic, family, and grit. This interview is EPIC on so many levels.

Frankie Edgar is a professional MMA fighter in the UFC. Frankie started his successful fighting career with a solid foundation of wrestling. Two-time State Place Winner for New Jersey, 2nd in HS Nationals in 2000, 4x Division 1 National Qualifier for Clarion University and College Freestyle All-American in 2004. He currently fights in the 155LB weight class in the UFC with 18 wins, 4 losses, and 1 Draw. Frankie has 3 kids – 2 boys and 1 girl.

We are responsible for what we do, or for that fact, do not do. Frankie Edgar, UFC Champion fighter knows this very well. Growing up in New Jersey in a working class family, Frankie's father showed his kids a life template for how to get through the good and rough times in life. Through his sacrifices for his family, Frankie learned from his own father that even when life doesn't deal you a fair hand, it is up to the individual to do what is necessary to make the situation right.

Frankie took this mindset to the mat as a wrestler as well. Frankie says the sport is different from other sports in that when you lose a match, the blame falls solely on your shoulders. There's no one else to point the finger at. You either pinned your opponent or you didn't. And so it goes in life: those who are successful are willing to take the blame for their mistakes and also know how to take a lesson from those mistakes.

In the cage, Frankie says, even when he is faced with mind-wrecking punches, he has to remain "cool, calm and collected and make rational decisions." Demonstrating this in the ring and in his life, he is able to set the example for his children that even in the most trying conditions, a calm mindset will help to fully understand the situation and make the best decision.

Even when it comes to his own children, and those he coaches, he says he "take a seat and enjoy." He gives the same advice to parents of athletes. Instead of forcing your own desires on your kids, give them a choice so they feel empowered and know that they can make the decisions that impact their lives. (This seems to be a pervasive theme among all elite athletes we've spoken with).

Overall, Frankie Edgar wants to make sure his kids learn to have grit, be good people and have a sense of culture. When it comes to his kids, Frankie says, he goes with his gut.

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Hey guys for this week's "Five Minute Thursday" I wanted to highlight a few takeaways from our interview with Jason Mackenzie, founder of the The Book of Open.

Empowerment through Vulnerability

For most men, we associate vulnerability with weakness. To be honest, even hearing the word "vulnerable" my first thought is "unwanted exposure to weakness." However, vulnerability is a strength. Vulnerability is empowerment through authenticity, which is being true to one's self.

I have been working with men/fathers for the past three years, and I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that if men are going to be "vulnerable" with each other, it has to be in an atmosphere or situation where it "cool thing."

I can tell you from experience that men will check out when you start talking about sensitive stuff like "let's share our feelings." Men simply don't respond to that when in the presence of another man. In fact, it's even hard for us to do this with our wives for the most part.

However, men are good at one thing…problem solving. We love to problem solve. We feel empowered when we share our wisdom and give advice. To be honest, being vulnerable is sharing a struggle or an obstacle and simply asking for input.

The way to kick start a "cool atmosphere" of vulnerability is to ask for advice from a friend.

Here's an example that will really hit this home…If you are sitting across that table with a friend and he says:

"Hey Mike, I am struggling in my marriage and I need to share my feelings with you about it."

OR

"Hey Mike…man…so check this out, Jen and I are having some tough times lately. There is a ton of tension between Jen and me. I can't really figure out how to get things back in the groove. Have you and Becky been through this? If so, how can you help me out man?"

Which one of those sounds better and would be received better? It's the same dilemma and situation…just teed up better.

Abundance versus Scarcity

Jason hit upon a great topic that is powerful for all of us and that is having the right mentality. Our brains are wired up to default to fear and keep us from danger. This part of our brain is the amygdala and it has been a part of our hardwired DNA since the beginning. This is the part of our brain where we hear the voice of fear and consequences. It's the same part of your brain that will talk you out of risks and tells you are not good enough. It's not our fault; it's just part of our hardwiring.

It takes a trained and disciplined mind to look at our lives with abundance vs. scarcity. Successful people don't think about what they are going to lose by taking a calculated risk. Successful people consider what they will lose if they don't take a calculated risk and move forward.

So, the next time that fear voice starts to bend your ear, remember the words of wisdom from Jason Mackenzie on this subject. It's all about perspective and reframing.

No One Relates to Perfection

I grew up in the 80's and I was a die-hard WWF professional wrestling fan. Hulk Hogan, Rick Flair, Jimmy Superfly, and so-on were my heroes. The most hated guys in that sport at that time was "Mr. Perfect and Mr. Wonderful." Want to know why? It's because no one can relate to inflated egos and perfection.

People relate to real-life authenticity and transparency. Our greatest human need is the need for community and relationships. It's impossible for us to relate to others that view themselves as superhuman or "perfect."

The big lesson here is there is connection and empowerment through being authentic, vulnerable, and transparent. People relate to us better in that mindset and we are more willing to accept ourselves.

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The life that Jason Mackenzie had longed for was ripped out from underneath him when the mother of his daughters was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. After years of trying to hide the pain of watching his wife literally fall apart before him, Jason had to face the reality that his dream life was gone. His wife committed suicide and left him to raise their two daughters on his own. To deal with the pain of his wife’s condition, Jason turned to drinking.

I recently had the honor of interviewing Jack Canfield one-on-one for an hour. I have to tell you it was one the most inspiring interviews I have done to date. For those of you who don’t know Jack Canfield, he is one of the most successful authors and success coaches of our time. He known world-wide for his Chicken Soup for the Soul Series and his Success Principles Series. His books have reached the lives of over 100 million readers and his inspiration is reaching more people every day.

Before I did this interview, I only knew Jack Canfield as the successful person he is today. I have often heard the quote: “When you see a successful person, we usually only see the tip of the iceberg. We usually don’t see all the hardships, failures, and challenges these people have gone through in their lives to get where they are today.” After spending an hour with Jack, I can tell you I was shocked to hear about his challenging childhood with alcoholic parents, the number of times he was rejected for “Chicken Soup for the Soul” (144 rejections), and that he earned a C+ in writing at Harvard.

Below are just few takeaways I learned from spending just 60 minutes with Jack Canfield

Jack had a very difficult childhood raised by a father who was an alcoholic. The cool thing about Jack Canfield is that he used his childhood as an example of what he didn't want to be as an adult. The main point is we have people in or society that live in two camps.

Camp #1- Those of us who leverage challenging times to fuel our future success.

Camp #2- Those of us who use our backgrounds for excuses as to why we are not successful and never will be.

So my question to you guys is: “WHAT CAMP DO YOU LIVE IN?”

If you are in camp #2: Congrats because you have made an awesome choice on the path to an empowering life versus a victim mentality life. If you are in camp #1: it’s time to re-evaluate your life and ask yourself better questions. If you are in camp one...go back and listen to Episode 28 with Navy Seal Commander Mark Divine on HOW TO CREATE AN UNBEATABLE MIND. That episode will give you a solid foundation on how to forge mental toughness and become resilient.

Jack got a “C+” in writing at Harvard and was always told he was an "average writer.” Jack is now one of the most successful authors of our time. Had he listened to his professors at Harvard and didn't move forward with his passion to tell stories, our generation would not know the Jack Canfield we know today and he would have never had such a positive impact on the world. S

So, my question to you is: “WHAT HAVE OTHER PEOPLE TOLD YOU ABOUT YOUR SKILL OR PASSION THAT YOU HAVE BOUGHT INTO?” What if for a minute you no longer bought into those labels? What if you decided to step into your greatness? What would be the worst that could happen? I grantee 2 things are certain:

1. If you failed you would be no worse off than you are right now.

1. If you decided to pursue your dream, whether you failed or succeeded, you would not live a life of "I wish". Pay Flynn has a great quote that really hits this home which is..."I would rather have a life of "oh-wells and not a life of I wish I would haves.”

Jack was rejected by 144 publishers for his first “Chicken Soup for the Soul” Book. Let that sink in for a second...144 rejections. How would you feel about your purpose/passion if you were rejected 5 times, 10 times, 50 times, or even 100 times? What if Jack Would have thrown in the towel at the 143rd rejection? The cool thing that Jack Canfield mentioned is that he would have self-published no matter what. It's empowering to have a backup plan and know you will move forward even if it's on your own when no one else believes in you. The lesson here is to fail forward and not give up. Each time we fail there is a life lesson, we learn, and we move forward.

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See you next week with a powerhouse guest! Up next week have Jason Mackenzie with The Book of Open, we also have Joe De Sena, founder of the Spartan Races and NYT BESTSELLER of SPARTAN UP. FINALLY also have professional UFC fighter Frankie Edgar also coming up in a few weeks.

Guys have a great weekend and live your life with purpose and without regret!

Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul as well as a new book, 30 Day Sobriety Solution, gives a fresh perspective on this sometimes difficult balance.

So, maybe you didn’t have the best childhood, or maybe you grew up with every privilege under the sun. It really doesn’t matter. It’s really all about how you come out of the situation and how you respond to the situations you’ve been through. Through this, you provide your children with the ultimate example of resiliency and success.

“Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself. They come through you, but not from you. And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you.”- Khalil Gibran.

Wow. Such an impactful statement, but one that might be hard to put into practice. We want so much for our children to have the best of everything that we sometimes lose sight of our role in their lives. Sometimes we forget that our children are their own person, not a smaller replica of ourselves. In not understanding this difference, we may try to put our children in activities or situations we wish we would have had for our own childhoods.

But, it’s also about having the intention and willingness to put in the time. Jack had regrets and guilt in parenting, but he was able overcome those feelings because he knew he had to be the best example as a father. He knew he had to love each of his children individually. There’s a lesson here: you’ve got to love each child the way they want to receive it, not the way you want to give it. Accept your child for the person they are, not for whom you want them to be. Sometimes we try to turn our children into the children we wished we could have been or have the opportunities that will make us look like good parents. You have children; you are not your children. You have to let them be themselves.

When children make mistakes, instead of constantly correcting them for what they have done wrong, point out what they have done right. Leave it there. Then, when they attempt the same task again, praise what they did the time before and then give a suggestion regarding the part of the task they need to correct. If you have young children, be careful with how you approach moments where they fail and succeed. Between the ages of 3-8, Jack says, research indicates that their self esteem is at its most vulnerable. Granted, during their entire childhood children are building their self worth, but it is these years that seem the most critical.

But being the best parent for our children stems, as we’ve seen so many times on the GDP, from how we respond to challenges in our daily lives. Jack approaches this in his new book, 30 Day Sobriety Solution. You may not be an alcoholic, but Jack says in his book that even when we are casual, social drinkers, we still may be using that glass of wine or a beer to “wind down” or “take the edge off.” You may even find that when you have that drink, you aren’t really present for those you love: you’d rather fall asleep instead of reading your child that bed time story after the simple glass of wine (or two). Maybe you question how you’ll enjoy a night out without that one drink, or how you’ll get through that social work setting without the beer. But as Jack points out and his book addresses, there may be some underlying factors we may be covering with that drink.

It’s really about being your best self in all aspects of your life-putting down a drink may just be one of them. Jack’s advice? Be as committed to being a great dad as you are to your job, your hobby or other things you find important. If you want something different, you have to do something different. The choices you make and actions you take today determine your outcomes for tomorrow.

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