“Why Aren’t Men Thriving?” with Sam Feeney

Is the life that we are living now as good as it gets? Are we thriving, or just settling, and if we are thriving, are we doing it at the cost of others? This episode invites dads on an inward journey to see how much our ways, thoughts, values, and beliefs are reflected in the ways we raise our kids. Sam Feeney is a guy who loves to thrive, and he has valid reasons why dads should never settle for the average. As fathers, we set the path to where we lead our children. The best way to teach them, he says, is to model the behavior and values that we want them to embody. That goes without saying, continuous self-improvement and learning are non-negotiables. With learning comes mistakes, trials and errors, and fallbacks that should be normalized more than judged because fatherhood is a journey to growth, not a journey to perfection.

"I cannot say to my kids, 'pursue your calling, pursue the work that makes you come alive,' and they turn around and say, 'why aren't you?'" - Sam Feeney

In This Episode:

• Here's what it means to thrive…
• Find out why it’s never okay for dads to settle for just being okay
• Come clear with your intention on the legacy you want to leave behind for your children
• Trace the root of isolation and how it’s happening at home, and how to break free from it before it’s too late
• Recognize the intentional and unintentional ways fatherhood is being attacked by society, most evidently observed on social media 
• These two lag indicators concretely portray how fatherhood has taken a deep dive 
• There are two questions your kids will play in their minds when they turn into adults, and the question they choose to embrace depicts the fatherhood you allowed them to experience
• Every blame-worthy situations come with responsibility situations, and along with these responsibility situations are golden nuggets most fathers often miss. Find out what they are

“I love working with dads who want to do better and be better for their families, but many of them aren't sure whether they have what it takes. Fortunately, Sam set out to learn how to thrive in all seven areas of life and has provided many of the answers in his new book “Why Aren’t You Thriving”. You have what it takes. Read this book to find out how to do it!



Resources Mentioned: 

• Made to Thrive Interview with Cam Hall
• Beating the Comparison Trap with Mitch Matthews
• Why Aren’t You Thriving?: A Man’s Guide to Asking Tough Questions and Getting Better in 7 Core Areas
• The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of...