57 sentences that will make you a better husband and father today:
Your wife doesn’t want you to need her. She wants you to choose her, every day.
Never stop doing the things that attracted your wife in the first place.
The greatest danger to your marriage that nobody talks about: boredom. Be exciting.
No matter what the media says, your wife doesn’t want you to have a dad bod.
Sometimes the best form of communication is listening.
A relentlessly optimistic disposition is a marriage hack.
Complaining is a marriage killer.
The greatest advantage you can give your kids in life is to love their mother.
It’s not your wife’s job to make you happy. It’s not your kids’ job to make you happy. It’s your job and yours alone.
Define your family values with your wife. If your kids are older, let them help. Talk about them as a family every day.
Your son will follow your example. Your daughter will marry it.
The three sacred roles of a father are protect, provide, prepare. In that order
One day your kids will ask you to play for the last time. Ban the words “not now,” and “I’m too busy” from your household.
The less dependent you are on other people, the more power you have. In the end, autonomy is the metric that matters most.
The greatest measure of a man is the health and happiness of his family.
Your kids don’t benefit from that promotion if it means they see you less.
Take fewer pictures. Make more memories.
No amount of money will buy back missed time with your kids.
Talk to your kids about money and business frequently.
Fatherhood isn’t an excuse to let yourself go. It’s a mandate to make yourself better.
Don’t just show your kids you love them. Tell them, too. They need to see it AND hear it.
Dads who devote time to themselves in the gym aren’t selfish. Dads who neglect their health are.
Your iPad is not a babysitter.
Fathers don't babysit. Fathers parent.
Yelling should be reserved for imminently dangerous situations only.
When your kids are young, hold on tight. When your kids are older, hold on loose.
The contents of your refrigerator and pantry will have a bigger impact on how your kids turn out than anyone wants to admit.
Playing with young kids is easy. Just go outside and run around.
Playing with older kids is easy. Just be interested in whatever they’re interested in and do it together.
One of the most impactful ways to help your family thrive is to optimize your testosterone.
When you make a promise to your kids, keep it. No exceptions.
If you don’t love yourself, you can’t adequately love your family.
Teach your kids how to think, not what to think.
If you’re led by your emotions, you cannot lead others.
Your family is the most important business you’ll ever run.
Your kids need to spend as much time outside as possible. Develop this habit as a family and develop it early.
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