
About this episode
Today we tackled a highly requested episode all about our family values, forming our family mission statement and why this is so important to do as a family unit. The topic of family values is so important to us so it was fun to dive into this one. Working toward a common goal (or mission statement) as a family is a great way to foster unity and add purpose to each moment. We hope this episode inspires you to sit down and reflect on what’s most important to your own family!
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Shawn and Andrew
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(00:00) andrew is excited about this topic
(00:54) a 3-year project
(01:50) setting the scene
(03:24) looking into other people’s family cultures and histories
(05:58) books that have helped shape my thoughts on family culture
(06:12) four different outcomes in family heritage and the power of family culture
(10:00) my dad passed—what did he leave me?
(11:28) what makes family culture and what is a family culture starter pack
(18:29) diving into values, mission, and culture
(19:39) our journey with family values
(24:25) our first set of values and setting our now family values
(27:05) the impact family values has made on our kids and parenting
(29:00) my intentional dad and the importance of intention
(30:09) family values, missions, and culture create...
(36:15) 21 questions about your family and the positive correlations of family culture
(39:00) an exercise for your family
(42:37) steps on how to begin navigating your family culture
(45:09) family culture isn’t about forcing something
(47:48) shawn’s experience with family culture and its impact
(53:14) the impact family culture has on kids and connection points
(55:49) values help build words when you can’t find them
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