Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

Steve is a passionate pilot, travel entrepreneur and wander addict who spends time bringing ideas to life across different sectors including travel, fitness and not-for-profit. Steve has founded a number of successful companies – the key, he reckons, is to continue to be excited and motivated by change. He's on a mission to empower other like-minded people, young and old to wander, wonder and be curious about where their true hearts desires may lead them. After experiencing burn out as a young entrepreneur with a young family, Steve found flying helped him take control and take flight, so he is passionate about empowering people around the world to do the same with a program he is runway testing called "wander pilot". Steve is a talented creative strategist who activates change and encourages people to think outside the square. In this episode, Steve shares his evolving journey as a dad, the idea behind his Evolve camp events and why it's so important to always have open, courageous conversations in order for your family to truly evolve. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Being an evolving dad and finding your parenting style while navigating separation The culture of Evolve camps - bringing people together, having courageous conversations and discovering what makes your heart tick Why creating a safe place to talk is important for you and your relationships with friends and family What has informed Steve's dad philosophy? The best way to reconnect and establish safety with your kids when you haven't been together for a while The value of conscious communication - how can you be honest with your partner without being critical EPISODE RESOURCES Wonder and Wander JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines. As a successful business owner and veteran basketball performance coach, Alan spent 15+ years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstar Kevin Durant). As a keynote speaker and the author of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, he now transfers that vast experience to help businesses and organizations develop championship-level performance, leadership, culture, and accountability. In this episode, I spoke to Alan about how he is raising his game with the kids by creating rules and frameworks, what is The Next Play philosophy, why is it important to praise progress instead of outcomes and how to navigate 'sharenting.' KEY TAKEAWAYS: How does storytelling work at home with Alan's kids - routines and rituals to tell stories at night Why is it important to not get caught up in your failure and create an environment where mistakes are okay - and when constructive criticism is okay About the WIN (What's Important Now) mentality - and being able to move to the next play Balancing kids and work - how to be present with your family and block out intentional time Sharenting - the positives and negatives of involving your kids into your online life Developing your kids' relationship with competition - how to let your kids experience winning and encourage growth rather than victory EPISODE RESOURCES Front Row Dads - Marcus Sheridan AlanSteinJunior.com Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Nir Eyal is a superhuman who writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He's been with his wife for 18 years, and has a beautiful teenage daughter. Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir's writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. In this episode, Nir is going to talk about the psychology behind distraction, why we don't do the things we know we should do, and how to make time for traction and plan your day with intent. KEY TAKEAWAYS: What do we mean by the word distraction? Why all behavior is stimulated by desire to escape discomfort - mastering internal triggers and understanding the reasons for your distraction. How to deal with external triggers, particularly the stuff you can't plan for. How to keep on the same page with your wife and kids, and what does an indistractable home environment look like? The difference between distraction and diversion - incorporating spontaneity into your schedule. QUOTE "There is no distraction that we cannot defeat by planning ahead." - Nir Eyal EPISODE RESOURCES Nir Eyal - Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life Nir Eyal's Blog and Website Other Useful Resources for Managing Distraction Self-Determination Theory Schedule Marker Tool Distraction Guid Habits vs routines article JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

In this episode, I'm talking about the latest Front Row Dads Retreat, where we spent 3 days in San-Diego with the intention of being better family men. I'm joined by Front Row Dads members, Kelly Gilson and Brad Johnson, who participated in the retreat. Together we'll go through the best and most impactful practices and ideas that came out of it. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The importance of having one-on-one time with your kid Are your energy and reaction the most important factors in a parenting relationship and a marriage? Everything comes to an end, or why you should make the most of the time you have with your family members Do we take for granted the people who are closest to us, and what effect does it have on them? How can setting up new traditions and creating communities help build up momentum for the future of our kids Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

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When it comes to being a great father, husband and businessman, there's no better person to talk to than Arel Moodie. Arel and I met about 11 years ago at an event, and since then I have watched his career take off. Family man and co-author of The Peculiar Purple Penguin Children's Book, Arel Moodie has been with his wife for 17 years and they have two wonderful kids together. When he's not helping his kids find purple penguin clues he can be found giving motivational speeches to schools and businesses or coaching consultants. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss what rules and activities help him better connect with his kids and what it took to create "The Peculiar Purple Penguin" book, an essential guide to helping an upset child calm down and focus during a meltdown. KEY TAKEAWAYS: How can you balance 'kids being kids' and teaching responsibility - training your kids with the right principles and creating age appropriate responsibilities. Who was a role model for Arel growing up, and what was missing that he's now trying to fulfill as a father himself? How to demonstrate a great relationship with your wife to your kids and teach them respect for their mother. How did "The Peculiar Purple Penguin" come to be - learning how to fight with your wife the right way and channeling your children's anger into focus. Revealing the secrets of a great story and what the writing process of a children's book is like. INSPIRING QUOTE "Don't be superman in public but Clark Kent at home." – Arel Moodie JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post and received value from this episode, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway? Write it in the comments below. EPISODE RESOURCES The Peculiar Purple Penguin Children's Book CONNECT WITH US Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes TRANSCRIPTS RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below to leave a voicemail.

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Show highlights The power of dreaming together How to define a dream At what age should we start talking about dreams with our kids How to give space to dream, then get practical Who's the real dream killer How to move towards dreams despite your fear Allowing your kids to try things without taking over Why you should talk to your kids about Teddy Roosevelt 1 movie every family must watch Letting your kids have the last word The best advice Mitch has received as a Dad Links Movie — Rudy Movie — Peanut Butter Falcon Story of Teddy Roosevelt About Mitch Mathews Mitch Matthews is a keynote speaker, success coach and best-selling author. He speaks to student, corporate, non-profit and association audiences around the world on the power of "DREAM. THINK. DO." In 2006, Mitch started the "BIG Dream Gathering." Originally, it was supposed to be something his friends and family could do for a few hours to get clear on their dreams, but this simple concept became a movement that hasn't stopped since! Thousands of dreams have been launched as a result! He's become a well-respected thought leader on coaching and work-place mentoring. Plus, he has created a coach-training program that has been utilized around the globe. You can listen to Mitch on his popular weekly podcast called, "DREAM. THINK. DO." on iTunes, where he inspires people around the world to dream bigger, think better and do more. Mitch proudly lives a "highly-caffeinated" lifestyle in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife and their two sons. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!