Shit my dad says and why you should take this seriously. It might even be your legacy to your kids. The research says so.

Shit My Dad Says and why it matters more than you think.

We’ve all heard them—those one-liners dads throw out at just the right (or wrong) time. Maybe they made you roll your eyes as a kid… but here’s the thing: those sayings stick for a reason.

This episode digs into why “dad sayings” aren’t just throwaway lines—they’re memory-efficient life frameworks. Short, punchy, emotionally charged, and repeated in formative moments, they become mental shortcuts you carry for life.

Here’s what we unpack:

• Why dad (and mum) sayings shape the way we think and act

• How shared experiences + strong emotions hardwire lessons into memory

• Why repetition builds lasting mental habits (heuristics)

• The science that proves stories and phrases create resilience, discipline, and social strategies

Fathers pass down more than genetics—they pass down emotional algorithms for life: how to save, how to treat people, how to keep your ego in check, and how to bounce back when life gets tough.

👉 These aren’t just words. They’re wisdom, survival strategies, and sometimes, a legacy for your kids.

#menshealth #fatherhood #legacy #mindset #shortsharpfit #oldbullhealth #dadjokes #dadhumour #shitmydadsays

 

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Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fitness podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com).  

 

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