Dad Improvement: Recent Episodes
Sean Coleran
One dad trying to figure out how to be a better father and husband, while teaching what he's learned along the way.
This week I was lucky enough to sit down with George Post.
He is a husband and father of three.
He works for Maritime Mortgage Corp.
George explains why real estate is a great path to build wealth over the long run.
We go over the hardships of ownership and having tenants in rental properties.
He gives a few tips for what to do if you are new to real estate and have never purchased, as well as the few people lucky enough to already have some equity in their homes.
He always has informative content on his Instagram page which you can find HERE
Just writing down our goals is a great start, but it doesn't change anything.
We have to build our systems to get us where we want to go in life.
Right this second we are a product of our current systems, good, bad or indifferent.
We have the ability to revisit these systems and revamp them so that they fit the goals we are trying to accomplish!
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We all make mistakes. Honestly trial and and error is like 95% of how I learn. So, when my son asked me if I make mistakes, it seemed impossible that he hadn't noticed the abundance of mistakes I made even in the last 24 hours...
Come along with me on this trip down memory lane as I speed ramble about as many mistakes as I can in under a half hour.
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We don't set boundaries in order to punish our children. We set boundaries to help guide them towards success until they are able to do so on their own!
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We're dads, so of course we want our life lessons to come from lawn care.
This week I explain 5 things I've learned about lawn care that is also effective in raising my son.
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Little more than halfway through the year! How well are we tackling that goal list?
If you're anything like me, some stuff is moving along, and others have just completely been forgotten or abandoned.
Maybe some of your goals weren't something you truly wanted to accomplish this year, maybe some were and you just haven't quite gotten around to it.
Either way, this episode focuses on how to refocus on that goal list you wrote out 6 months ago.
With the correct systems in place, anything is possible, even getting a years worth of work done in 6 months...
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The family and I are on vacation this week, so you get something new.
This is something I previously recorded so that I could drop it when I got behind or needed an episode quick.
Also the first time you get to see my lovely face, as there is actual video along with this episode.
Enjoy watching me fumble through a Lego build as I talk about whatever parenting thoughts come to mind!
Improvement > Perfection
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Jesse is a husband and father of 3 boys. Sounds like a handful, but he still finds time to run his own business, teach his boys work ethic and outdoorsmen skills, and continue to date his wife.
I really enjoy chatting with Jesse. I believe that the way he goes about his business is very calculated and thought out.
I wanted to bring him on so that people can see a case of somebody starting from scratch in order to create a business and job for themselves.
Jesse gives practical advice on what to do, and also how to know if this entrepreneur lifestyle is for you or not.
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Complacency creeps into all of our lives! We work hard at something and then once we get to a spot we like, we ease off the gas pedal. No more growth is happening and more often than not, we actually regress backwards away from the overall goal!
Don't let complacency take over your life.
This week I talk about what it is, how to identify it in your own life and what to do about it.
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We have all had days or weeks when nothing seems to be going right, and sometimes we just don't know how to turn it around. Well, here are the ways I have found to change the trajectory of my week when I fall off the easy life wagon!
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It's human nature, we are making great progress then BAM! We get in our own heads and cause all this great progress to come to a screeching halt!
This week I dive into 5 tools to use to keep that progress moving in the right direction, forward!
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This week I was lucky enough to sit down with Hayden Pritchard. He is a husband and father of 2. He is a strength training coach who has represented New Zealand in 2 IPF Classic World Powerlifting Championships. He has his PhD from AUT and has wrote numerous articles for Stronger by Science and Weightlifting House.
We chat about his early life on the farm and then get into his road to strength and fitness.
He explains the 6 key movement patterns and even has written an article on them. You can see this article for free if you sign up for his newsletter, link will be at the bottom!
He explains why a coach might have a coach.
We also talk about goal setting, and how to put a plan in place to hit realistic goals.
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Also, be sure to check out his podcast, Stronger Dads Collective.
This week on the podcast I chat with my wife about the Disney trip our family just got back from.
We talk about what we did well and what we could have done better.
We also chat about some of the funny stories we have from the week we spent there.
We also fill you in on our family's most important rule, Food First!
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In this week's special episode I was lucky enough to sit down with Ian Oliver.
He is a husband and father of one. He is also the creator of the card game Gudnak, and singer for The Workout, and happens to be my brother.
We chat about his first year as a father, and how unprepared everybody is as a parent. We chat about the good and not great parts of parenting.
We also get into how the creation of Gudnak came about, and where he is in the process.
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Relationships, just like any good thing in your life worth having, takes effort.
It takes work to keep the flame of your relationship alive!
What kind of work you might ask?
Well check out this weeks episode to find out!
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Reading isn't everyone's favorite way of learning new skills. For those that do enjoy reading, here are 5 books that will help 5 different areas of your life!
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We all want to be able to provide for our children, now and in the future. It's the downfall of being a parent, we just want to make life as easy as possible for our kids.
Today I chat about investing for your child's future, school, car, house, wedding, whatever pickle your child finds themselves in etc.
Finances are confusing and I'm just here to show you that anybody can figure it out, because if I can, then so can you!
Improvement > Perfection
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This week I a quick reintroduction of who I am and what I'm trying to accomplish. I also pontificate on a few listener questions.
1) What should I do with this mountain of debt?
2) How to stay consistent with fitness?
3) Your journey in life and what got you here?
4) How to make life feel more meaningful?
5) Tips for new parents?
Improvement > Perfection
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Instead of not putting out an episode this week, I decided that I should just talk about Rocky for 15 minutes.
If anybody would like to talk extensively about the Rocky franchise, I'm always available.
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The man who chases two rabbits, catches neither.
It's time for us to admit that we can't multitask. As parents it just becomes too chaotic. We are setting ourselves up for failure!
It's time to slow down. Focus on one thing at a time.
If you're anything like me, you have about 15 different projects half done.
All those unfinished projects become overwhelming, so what do I do? Start another project...
We need to focus on one thing, complete it, put it on autopilot, catch the rabbit, then move on to the next.
Improvement > Perfection
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I have had a handful of fears creep into my life once I became a dad. I know I can't be the only one!
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Does anybody actually like cardio? Lucky for us, more and more studies are coming out in favor of resistance training, (also known as strength training) all the time.
This week I explain why resistance training is the superior method of training.
This week I also reference @thestrongdadclub who is an incredible wealth of knowledge for dads trying to get in shape.
Please, go and check him out!
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What's more romantic than comparing our relationships to football?
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Probably not going to win any friends over with this one. This episode is the 6 opinions I have about parenting that may rub the general public the wrong way.
If you don't agree, try not to be offended, I'm not spouting these as facts, I'm also not telling you that you have to change up whatever it is that you're doing.
You can just disagree, it's ok.
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I list off the 6 finance traps I see myself or others around me fall into.
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Are you trying to decide if being a parent is right for you?
If so, I highly suggest you give this one a listen before making that choice.
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We always lean towards the negative don't we?
What if we made decisions based on the best case scenario instead of what could possibly go wrong?
Would you make different decisions with your life?
Would you be more of a risk taker?
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Do you find it difficult to be present and enjoy the moments in your life recently? Do you fear that you may pass this trait on to your children? Same here.
Here are a few things we can do in order to find some joy in our day, and learn how to have fun again!!!
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It's been a year since my first episode and it was on goal setting. After a year of trying out my own advice, I have new advice to give you on what I've learned!
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Dinner and a movie is a classic and an easy go to. But, we aren't here for easy!!! Listen up for the Do's and Don'ts of planning an unforgettable date with your spouse!
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Christmas is around the corner, and parents everywhere are wondering, how the hell are we going to afford this!!!???
Don't worry, I got you covered. Pull up your favorite chair or grab some crisp winter air as I fill you in on what you need to do!
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Being a parent can be difficult at times. You know what makes it more difficult? The holidays. You have school illnesses, new foods, family members you don't see as often, too much sugar, too many gifts, not enough sleep, and parents that are a razors edge away from snapping!
I have pin pointed a few areas of stress during the holidays and give some tips on how to combat them.
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Many people, myself included, spend hours, days or weeks planning a big family trip. It comes from a place of love for your family, and we want to make these killer memories with them.
Here's the thing, we are making memories everyday. Your spouse or children will remember if you were a happy energetic person as you came through the door. Your wife will remember that you always filled the coffee maker with water. Your kids will remember that you always read one more story at bedtime.
Master the fundamentals in your relationships! The simple five minutes here or ten minutes there really add up to a lifetime of memories for your family!
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What's the difference between a good team and a great team? Check out the answer on this weeks episode!
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What's the scariest thing a parent can think of? Another illness going around! Now what's even spookier than that!? When the entire household is sick.
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When you're a parent you just want the right answer right away. The problem is, there is no right answer. The answer to every common problem is unique to your family. How do we make sure to find that unique solution? Listen in and find out!
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You can learn lessons about being a parent from anywhere. Let me prove it to you.
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Our children are always watching, and someday they will act as we act. If we are being honest with ourselves, would that be a good thing or a bad thing?
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The way most of us view health and fitness is incorrect. We have certain mentalities towards health that is doing us a disservice and actually making it more difficult to get, and stay healthy. I talk about these this week, and what we should do to change our views of working out and dieting.
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We have all gotten into slumps before. You know what you have to do to succeed, but you just can't bring yourself to get it done. Here are a few tips to help get over that hurdle and get back to crushing your day to day.
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Ever looked up sleep tips online and just been bombarded by a million 90 second clips of all these awesome parents that get their children to sleep so easily with this 1 hack!!!!!
They make it look so easy, but when you try to implement this, it doesn't work in the least...
This is because you are just seeing their highlight reel. Their day to day looks nothing like this one video clip where everything worked out perfectly. Trust me, parenting is much more than a 90 second highlight reel.
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Did a little bit of Q&A today on the podcast. Feel free to send your questions HERE so the next time I answer some questions I can answer yours!
You can learn from anybody, and my 4 year old is no exception! This episode is all about life lessons I've learned from being with my son everyday.
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Ever heard somebody talking at work about their financial advisor and started wondering if you need one? Does every adult have one? How will I know when I should get one? How do I choose one?
Answers to questions like these in this episode.
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Today I'm talking about how a tool from Andy Frisella can change the way you think about yourself. Most of us have a list of goals a mile long, and barely any of those goals are checked off. This leads us to believe that we don't do the things we set out to do. Really you just don't have the evidence in front of you to prove it otherwise. Hence, the Power List. 5 critical tasks to complete each day in order to win the day. A tool that is so simple that anybody can do it!
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To hear from Andy Frisella himself on the Power List, listen HERE
Are you and your spouse just chilling on the couch eating some pizza and watching reruns of The Office again? Congrats, you have the best roommate!!! Although, you may want more from a spouse than just being roommates. Here I talk about how to avoid the Roommate Syndrome that we all know and love to hate in our relationships.
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Do you have a child that is currently preparing for the 2024 Presidential debate? Does it seem like all they want to do is the exact opposite of what you are trying to get them to do? You are in luck! So do I, and this week I delve into what we should be doing to keep our sanity while our children go through this phase of life.
You're not alone, we'll get through this together!
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Been watching SEAL Team a whole bunch, and decided to do an AAR or After Action Review of our family summer vacation that left much to be desired for everybody involved! Come along as I go over what we did well, what we did poorly and how we can change that so in the future our vacations are all sunshine and smiles!!!
We all want to look our best this summer hanging out on the beach with the family. Here are 8 mistakes people make trying to get there!
If you are looking for a solid program to look your best this summer, check out Mind Pump. They have many different styles of programs to fit a variety of health and wellness goals!
Confidence is obviously important, but what exactly is it, and why is it important? Also, if you have very little confidence, how do we gain more of it in our life? I answer these questions this week and speak a little bit on the things I have lacked confidence in and how to deal with that.
Time is all our children really want from us. Our time and presence is the only currency they know, so make sure to be spending as much time with them before they get to an age where they no longer want to spend their time with us. Here I talk about the big time wasters that take away from our children, and what we can do to minimize those time wasters.
Last couple of weeks got away from me. So this week I'm just going to tell a story about a pretty typical weekend, and why we need to work on these lessons that our stories are trying to teach us.
Everybody is sick of finances, so this week we talk about the DO NOTS in relationships.
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Having a hobby may seem a bit selfish if you think of it as taking time away from your family. Instead, it could be helping your family by filling you with energy that you can give back to them!
If you're anything like myself, then you haven't started investing because it seems far too daunting and scary. You have no idea where to start, or how to do it. You've heard far too many horror stories and people losing everything they had in a stock market crash.
Well, I'm here to say, it doesn't have to be so scary. A little bit of education, to get over that paralysis by analysis, and then the smallest bit of effort on your part and BAM! You're in the investing game, and making your money work for you.
I cannot stress this enough, investing is the long game. The sooner you start the more wealth you can acquire. Do not wait for a perfect moment, there's no such thing. Your future self is depending on you starting now!
If you have more questions, or need help setting yourself up for investing, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am happy to help! The more people can get out of living paycheck to paycheck the happier we will all be.
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We have all lost our cool while dealing with our children. Here is what you should be doing after a blow up with your child.
What if parenting came with a job posting? What skills would an employer look for in a parent? I'm going to give you five skills that I think should be a part of every parents repertoire.
We don't have to change everything all at once. In fact, that would be setting yourself up for failure. Instead, let's take each small decision on a case by case and just try to make the better choice.
Are you properly managing your expectations in your day to day? Me either. Here's a few reasons why we should manage our expectations better, and how we can work on it.
After missing last week I figured why not spend a few minutes talking about consistency this week... Next weeks episode will be on irony... Also, if anybody tells me how many times I use the word consistent or any other form of it, I'll send you any book you want off the reading list!
Ever wondered what sage wisdom gets spread around a blue collar worksite? Look no further! These are 5 life lessons I have learned through the trials and tribulations of building a house.
Every parent has felt like they absolutely want to lose their mind at something their child is doing. How do we bridge the gap between that moment and feeling good about this interaction on the other side of this moment? Well, give a listen and I'll let you know!
Happy Valentine's Day everybody! I know you got the gift and a card a long time ago, but if for some crazy reason you didn't, here is this week's episode a day early so you can get back on track for your Valentine's Day!
Also, I strongly suggest that you pick up Gary Chapman's book The 5 Love Languages here. It's less than $9. Can't even get a good burrito for that little money.
Wait! Before you buy that cold plunge or spend your entire morning meditating, give this episode a listen!
We all got it, debt. But, how can we knock it down to a more manageable state in order to move on with our lives and do something more fun with our money? I got a couple ways right here in this episode!
Retirement can be scary! The biggest hurdle to get over is to just start! Not sure where to start? Give a listen here!
For listeners looking to figure out their investment strategy click link below!
Investment Calculator
Pretty basic topic today, but a necessary topic. If you've never opened a bank account before, or would like a bit more information on the major types of bank accounts, then this is the episode for you!
It's the beginning of 2023! What better way to start than to write down your goals for the year! I'll tell you all about how I like to come up with my goals, and some tips on how to achieve them.