2.46 | Hero vs. Guide: Why Setting Goals for Your Family Feels So Hard (and Why You Should Do It Anyway) | Season 2 Episode 46

09/05/2025 11 min Temporada 2 Episodio 46

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SummaryIn this episode of the Confidad Podcast, Dan Tinquist discusses the importance of intentional living in fatherhood, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and goal setting. He explores the concept of building a family culture that is both nurturing and growth-oriented, while also addressing the challenges of pursuing idealism in parenting. The conversation highlights the significance of marginal improvement and the role of a father as a guide rather than a hero, encouraging dads to focus on living for their children and guiding them through life's challenges.TakeawaysI'm the only one who can fulfill the father role I have.Self-awareness is helpful; it's good to know where you're going.Building a family culture can reveal our shortcomings.It's about the long game in family culture.We should aim for a beautiful family culture.The pursuit of idealism raises us up.We will never reach idealism, but the pursuit changes us.Measure the gains, not the gap.Living a life of marginal improvement is ongoing.The best dads guide their kids through life.Connect with Confidad:https://calendly.com/confidad/discovery-call⁠https://www.instagram.com/confidad_/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/confidad/⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@confidad⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091932897042⁠Custom show music written and produced by:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/schustersound/⁠Website: ⁠www.schustersound.com⁠

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