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The Inward Dad
Episode 3412th May 2021 • The Thriving Man Podcast • David Maxwell
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  • There is a difference between being a father and being a dad
  • Being a dad starts on the inside
  • A dad develops by being an inward dad to himself first

An Inward Dad Challenges Himself
  • Challenging ourselves as men is something we love to talk about and watch in movies, but it is hard to do in the everyday
  • A man must challenge himself within
  • The status quo feels safe and that is why so many men move toward it
  • A dad is a man who hasn't stopped challenging himself
  • As a man leads himself, he will lead his family
  • Your battle to grow as a man directly impacts the kind of husband and father you will be

An Inward Dad Secures Himself
  • Many men are living with a self-imposed green screen in their life
    • They are projecting what they 'think' of themselves or what they "wish" about themselves
  • Ever man should know their real selves without their masks
  • This takes self-examination (the inward journey) that few men take the time to do
  • A man who is secure in himself is a better parent because he doesn't allow his kids to define him
  • Some men are "mask dads" they put on a mask of the dad when other people are around
  • This is "parenting for others"
  • Keep growing and being secure in who you are as a man, you'll be a better dad for it

An Inward Dad Balances Himself
  • Balancing yourself is understanding an important part of life: "Life is full of seasons and rhythms"
  • As a man, You must seek to balance yourself in the midst of the seasons you are in
    • Don't allow the busy season or the restful season to define you
    • You want to be centered in your own identity as a man so you can handle the different seasons of life
  • Self-Care is the energy that fuels your ability to truly care and serve others
  • A balanced dad understands his need to stay strong in the seasons of life

To learn more about The Confident Dad Masterclass: www.theconfidentdad.me
For a full blog of this episode go to www.davidthemaxwell.com/blog
To learn more about David's coaching go to https://www.davidthemaxwell.com/copy-of-coaching

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