Why You’re Missing Your Kids’ Childhood

In this conversation, Ryan Fields-Spack interviews Jeff Wickersham, founder of The Warrior Dad project, discussing the challenges fathers face today, the importance of health, nutrition, and faith, and how to be present and intentional in parenting. Jeff shares personal stories of loss and legacy, emphasizing the need for dads to overcome vices, embrace love, and actively engage with their children. The discussion also touches on the significance of fitness, financial stability, and the impact of meditation on mental well-being. Jeff's vision is to empower a million dads to elevate their families and create a positive legacy.Learn more about Jeff Here: https://thewarriordad.com/Takeaways:-The fragility of life motivates us to leave a legacy.-Cutting out vices can lead to personal growth.-Being present for your kids is more important than career success.-Health and nutrition are crucial for peak performance.-Faith should be paired with action for meaningful change.-Time with children is limited; seize every moment.-Dads should model healthy behaviors for their kids.-Meditation can enhance mental clarity and focus.-Financial stability can be achieved through side hustles and budgeting.-Love and affection are essential in parenting.Chapters00:00 Coming Up01:12 New Chapter01:12 Introduction to the worrior dad02:31 The Impact of Loss and Legacy04:10 Challenges Faced by Dads Today09:07 Overcoming Vices and Ego10:55 Nutrition and Health for Peak Performance14:49 The Role of Faith in Personal Growth17:48 Seizing the Seasons of Life21:38 Balancing Career and Family Life23:56 Raising Boys: The Warrior and Poet Mentality25:10 Raising Empathetic Sons28:59 The Challenges of Raising Daughters31:11 Overcoming the Daily Grind38:21 Financial Strategies for Dads40:36 Reintroducing Fitness into Daily Life45:27 Vision for the Future48:40 How to transform your liofe for the better49:25 Whats your Diamond Advice