349: Emotional Force Fields, Fighting to Feel Human and Intentional Parenting with Jairek Robbins

08/17/22 • 53 min

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Gentlemen, I am thrilled to share this conversation with you today. If you've been following the podcast, a question that comes up fairly often in various forms is: How do we stay emotionally centered and live our purpose while being so intensely focused on achievement?

If we're unable to answer this question, we won't be able to show up at full capacity for ourselves, our children, and our spouses.

Today's guest is Jairek Robbins, who believes work should support our life, not the other way around. Jairek found success in life through trial and error. Ultimately, he envisioned his dream life and wasn't afraid to give everything to see it become a reality.

During his journey to becoming one of the top performance coaches in the world, and a loving father and husband, he had to wrestle with the doubts and insecurities that tried to pull him back. He also had the pressure of following in his father's footsteps, one of the legends in the field of personal growth, Tony Robbins.

In this episode, we dig into Jairek's upbringing and what it's like living with two high-achieving parents, the importance of mindset in overcoming life's obstacles, and the steps for mapping out your dream life.

Jairek Robbins Podcast Highlights

Not every strategy we use with our kids is applicable in every stage of their lives. Find out how Jairek learned this through his relationship with his dad.
What was the pressure like growing up with Tony Robbins as a father?
Don’t be afraid to suck at things. Embrace the suck, and in time you’ll become great.
Soak up the mindset, habits and routines of people you spend the most time with. But choose wisely!
Judge people according to their actions, not their words.
Your dream life starts with mapping out your dream day. What does the perfect day look like to you?

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If we're unable to answer this question, we won't be able to show up at full capacity for ourselves, our children, and our spouses.

Jairek Robbins Podcast Highlights

Not every strategy we use with our kids is applicable in every stage of their lives. Find out how Jairek learned this through his relationship with his dad.
What was the pressure like growing up with Tony Robbins as a father?
Don’t be afraid to suck at things. Embrace the suck, and in time you’ll become great.
Soak up the mindset, habits and routines of people you spend the most time with. But choose wisely!
Judge people according to their actions, not their words.
Your dream life starts with mapping out your dream day. What does the perfect day look like to you?

Get the Full Show Notes

Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/349

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

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348: Former NFL Pro Talks Fatherhood & Being a Role Model to Your Kids with Ken Harvey

Gents, one of the proudest moments we’ll have as dads are when we see our kids all grown up and excited that they’re our children. But we also want our children to grow into people who treat others well and understand how to give and show empathy.

It’s why I’m excited to talk to today’s guest, Ken Harvey. Ken is a former NFL superstar turned into a true renaissance man. After retiring from professional football, Ken went through a difficult period, but he used that turmoil to grow in every sense.

He’s now a published author, health advocate, and philanthropist on a mission to help young people become compassionate and philanthropic leaders.

Even though he’s an accomplished entrepreneur, I love that Ken admits that he still feels lonely sometimes. He doesn’t run away from these emotions; he accepts them as part of who he is. He never stops learning about himself, making him a perfect role model for others.

In this episode, he shares how he bounced back from depression after retiring from the NFL, the importance of sharing your vulnerabilities, how to raise children that look up to you, and so much more.

Ken Harvey Podcast Highlights

How much should you control your children, and how much should you let them do their thing?
What to do if your kid wants to follow in your footsteps and how Ken handled that scenario.
How he started working on a children's book with famous Hollywood actor Terry Crews.
How bottling up your emotions leads to resentment and misery.
How Ken rediscovered his purpose after retiring from the NFL.
We need dreamers and thinkers, but we should also surround ourselves with people that are doers.

Get the Full Show Notes

Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/348

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Next Episode

Tame Your Stress, Say 'YES' to Life, & Learn to be Truly Present with Stephen Christopher

Stress and frustration... These are emotions that every parent is very familiar with. But where exactly does stress come from and why are some parents better or worse when it comes to dealing with it?

If you’ve been listening to the pod for a while, you’ve probably heard me talk about moments where I’ve unintentionally lost my shit at my wife or kids. I get that nobody’s perfect, and we’re all susceptible to losing control, but still, these aren’t proud moments for me.

Typically, the more stress I feel, the more challenging it is to keep my emotions in check.

That’s what I’m excited for today’s conversation. I’m talking to Stephen Christopher. In addition to being the Founder of a multi-million dollar marketing agency, Wit Digital, Stephen is a long-time friend, epic human being, and an Intuitive Life Coach who inspires people to become more than they ever thought possible.

This conversation was another opportunity to better understand what causes anger, stress, a lack of acceptance, an unhealthy ego, emotional triggers, blindspots and more. We’re unpacking all of it during today’s discussion.

We also dive into this idea that life is way easier than we sometimes make it. You’ll learn why fulfillment is a choice and why saying “YES” to life, instead of restricting the flow of it, is where you can find real happiness.

If you are truly committed to growing as a husband/father, and want to feel more fulfilled and less stressed in your life, this episode is one you won’t want to miss!

Stephen Christopher Podcast Highlights

How dismissing your blindspots affects the way you treat your family. What would the camera catch? 🫣
The cause behind stress and frustration—and how to move through these feelings differently.
The power of listening to your body and tips for staying in tune with it.
Why everything is easier when you say YES to life, instead of constantly trying to control every outcome.
Feeling unconscious, distracted, and disconnected? Learn how to be truly present so you can show up fully for yourself and your family.

Get the Full Show Notes

Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/350

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review