Curt Storing, founder of Dad Work, shares his journey of personal growth and transformation as a father and husband. He started Dad Work because he realized he was an awful dad and husband and wanted to change. Through self-awareness, meditation, and men's work, he was able to heal his past wounds and become a better father and husband. The biggest mistake he sees men making in their marriage and fatherhood is not taking on the role of a leader. Men need to lead emotionally, spiritually, relationally, and communicatively in order to create fulfilling family lives. In this conversation, Curt and Joel discuss the importance of leadership in relationships and the challenges of being imperfect. Curt shares his personal struggle with perfectionism and the need to appear perfect, which has impacted his relationships with his family. He also talks about his current focus on embracing his imperfections and learning to prioritize others over himself. The conversation then shifts to Curt's decision to step away from his successful business, Dad Work, and his journey of surrender and faith. Curt shares his new projects, including Truth Journals and Proclaim Podcasting.

Takeaways

✅ Self-awareness is key to personal growth and transformation as a father and husband.

✅ Men need to take on the role of a leader in their marriage and family, leading emotionally, spiritually, relationally, and communicatively.

✅ Men's work and community support are crucial for healing past wounds and developing emotional intelligence.

✅ Hard work, self-reflection, and continuous learning are necessary for personal growth as a father and husband. Leadership is essential in building trust, communication, connection, and intimacy in relationships.

✅ Embracing imperfections and prioritizing others over oneself is crucial for personal growth and healthy relationships.

✅ Surrendering to God's plan and trusting in His faithfulness can lead to unexpected blessings and personal transformation.

✅ Curt's new projects include Truth Journals and Proclaim Podcasting, where he helps others with journaling and podcast editing.

Timeline

01:18 The Motivation Behind Dad Work

08:27 The Power of Men's Work and Community

14:07 The Transformational Power of Going All In

21:21 The Importance of Leadership in Family Life

22:22 The Challenge of Emotional Intelligence and Communication

22:49 The Role of Leadership in Relationships

24:00 The Challenge of Surrendering to God's Plan

26:02 Healing Toxic Performance Identities

42:49 Curt's Current Projects: Truth Journals and Proclaim Podcasting