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We put strong fathers on stages they never asked for. But here’s the secret: They’re just regular men. Most people: • Idolize the dads who seem to “do it all” • Believe they never struggle • Assume they were built different Here’s a reality check: • Even the strongest dads have doubts • “Balance” looks more like daily recalibration • Showing up present takes practice — not perfection The dads you admire? They’re just men. • Full of fears. • Full of flaws. • Full of fights you’ll never see. Just like you. The only real difference? They keep coming back to themselves. They keep doing the work. Even when it’s messy. Especially when it’s messy. I’ve seen fathers, executives, founders — men who seemed untouchable — rebuild everything...Not by being louder. But by being more present. Want to be that dad? That man? The one who stops performing and starts leading with presence? Want to learn how to rebuild your emotional resilience and reconnect at home — without losing your edge at work? My 10-Minute-a-Day Dad Journal System will help you lead yourself before you lead everyone else. No perfection required. Just courage, consistency, and truth. Preorders are open now. First 100 orders get the founder’s one-time price. Get it now: www.dadsjournals.com Or DM me “DAD” and I’ll send it to you personally. PS: What’s one thing you could do differently today ?

It’s Here. Dad Journal Is Officially Live. After years of journaling as a dad… After years of coaching other dads through burnout, breakdowns, and breakthroughs… I knew one thing for sure: Every dad needs a space to breathe. So I created it. Dad Journal isn’t just another notebook. It’s a 90-day personal coach in your pocket. It’s where clarity is built, emotions are processed, and leadership is reclaimed—from the inside out. Fatherhood can be lonely. But it doesn’t have to be silent. This journal is for the dad who shows up, but rarely slows down. The one who’s ready to reflect, grow, and lead his life with more intention—one day at a time. Today, we go live. And we launch a movement. 💥 Preorders open soon. 📦 Limited copies. 🎯 For the dad who’s ready to do the inner work. For updates on pre-orders https://tally.so/r/w5VV2o Let’s change the story of modern fatherhood—together. #DadJournal #DadLife #FatherhoodReimagined #MensMentalHealth #TheFutureMan #CoachInYourPocket #DailyReflection #JournalingForDads #EmotionalLeadership

Most dads aren’t afraid of change. They’re afraid of what it will cost them. Most dads won’t say this out loud. But I’ve heard it behind closed doors. In coaching calls. In whispers. In journal pages never shared. They’re not afraid to leave the job. Or the marriage. Or the city. Or the version of themselves they no longer recognize. They’re afraid of what happens after. “What if I disappoint everyone?” “What if I lose everything I worked so hard to build?” “What if I realize I have no idea who I am without all of this?” That’s not weakness. That’s the quiet grief of a man who’s lived for everyone but himself. * A man who stayed in the safe job because it paid well— Even though it crushed his soul. * A man who stayed in a relationship that died years ago— Because walking away felt selfish. * A man who wakes up and wonders: Is this really it? Is this who I’ve become? Let me say this to you, man to man: You are allowed to want more. Not more success. More self. Not more comfort. More clarity. Not more performance. More presence. You don’t need to blow up your life. But you do need to tell the truth about how it feels right now. And if it feels misaligned? You’re not broken. You’re being invited back to yourself. That’s where the real work begins. DM me “TRUTH” if this hit something in your gut. I’ll reply myself. You’re not stuck. You’re just scared to feel free. And that’s okay. Let's talk about it.

Why Most Dads Don’t Journal And Why That Ends Today Not because they don’t care. Not because they don’t feel. Not because they don’t have something to say. They just don’t know where to put it. No one gave us permission. No one handed us tools. No one taught us that feeling was part of being a present father. So what do we do? We hold it in. We bottle it up. We snap when we should’ve paused. We stay quiet when what we really want to say is: “I’m tired of holding it all alone.” That’s why I created The Dad Journal. Not a diary. Not a feel-good reflection tracker. Not just blank pages. More than a journal, your personal coach for 90 days. For the man who: Leads all day but doesn’t feel seen at home Wants to be a better father but doesn’t know where to start Is tired of being emotionally unavailable — but doesn’t know how to shift Has never been shown how to process, express, or be present with his truth This journal holds what you’ve been carrying. You don’t have to break down in front of your family. But you do have to unload somewhere safe. That starts here. The Dad Journal: The world’s first coaching journal for dads who want to lead, feel, and show up differently. 📦 One-time launch price available for the first 100 orders. Link’s in the comments. DM me “DAD” and I’ll send it to you personally. PS. You don’t need to be perfect. PPS. You just need to be honest.

Your LinkedIn title isn’t who you are It’s just the costume you perform in (Read that again) Because too many of us confuse role with identity. The truth is: You can be a CEO and still be lost. You can be a coach and still be out of alignment. You can be successful and still feel numb. The real work? It’s not updating your resume. It’s remembering who the hell you are beneath it. When you remove the labels—who's left? Start there. Drop a comment with one word that actually defines you.

Your team’s mistakes are temporary. Your reaction is what they’ll remember forever. Remember this, dads: Your team will make mistakes. Your kid will spill the milk. Your employee will miss the deadline. Your partner will forget something important. That’s not failure. That’s being human. But the moment that matters most? Is how you respond when things don’t go your way. Because that response— That tone in your voice, That look in your eyes, That decision to breathe or to snap— That becomes permanent. The mistake? They’ll forget it next week. But how you made them feel in the aftermath? That’s what gets etched into their nervous system. And whether you’re leading a child or a company— That’s your real legacy. So next time something goes wrong, ask yourself: “Am I reacting from fear, ego, or exhaustion? Or am I responding from clarity, presence, and purpose?” This is the real work of fatherhood and leadership. Not just correcting others… But regulating yourself. The world will forget what they spilled. They’ll never forget how you made them feel when they did. DM “COACH” if this is the edge you’re working with. This is what I help fathers and founders face—without shame, and with real tools.

The boy inside you didn’t need you to be successful. He needed you to feel safe. This is one of the hardest truths I’ve had to face: I built most of my success from a place of fear. Fear of being unseen. Fear of not being enough. Fear of failure. But that little boy in me—he didn’t care about titles or money. He just wanted someone to sit with him. To say, “You’re okay. You’re loved. You don’t have to prove anything. Every man I coach has a version of that boy inside him. Our work? It’s not about fixing. It’s about feeling—and finally being free. Tag a man who needs to hear this. Or drop a ❤️ if it hits home.

I didn’t come to Bali to find myself. I came to finally stop abandoning myself. Everyone thinks Bali is an escape. For me, it was a return. To stillness. To presence. To the man underneath the titles and the trauma. I started waking up with the sunrise. No meetings. No noise. Just breath. And in that space, I met someone I hadn’t seen in years: me. The version that wasn’t always hustling for worth. The one who didn’t need to prove anything. Now, I help others come home to themselves—without having to leave their lives. If you feel something shifting in you… that quiet voice whispering “there’s more”—listen. It’s not noise. It’s your truth. What haS your own version of stillness—taught you?

My daughter asked me if I was happy the other day. I froze. We were driving. Laughing. Being silly. Then out of nowhere, she looked up and asked: "Are you happy, Papa?" I smiled. But inside, I hesitated. Because the truth is… I’ve spent most of my life being “productive,” not present. Being successful, not soulful. Performing, not feeling. That question hit me like a mirror. These kids don’t need us to be perfect. They just need us to be real. To be here. To feel. Parenthood is my greatest teacher. It holds up a mirror and says: “This is what love really looks like.” And sometimes, the most courageous thing we can do is answer honestly. So to the parent reading this: Are you happy ?

You’re Not Too Late. You’re Just Carrying Too Much. I’m tired, too. But not in the same way. I’m tired of seeing men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s walking around like it’s already over. Not because they’re old. Because they’ve convinced themselves they’ve missed it. Too late to be present. Too late to heal the relationship. Too late to feel alive again. They’re not broken. They’re just buried under the weight of years spent providing instead of becoming. And here’s what I tell every man I coach: At 38… you’ve got decades left to rewrite your legacy. At 45… you’ve still got time to become the father you never had. At 52… you can fall back in love with your partner—and with your life. At 60… you’re not done. You’re just waking up. You’re not too late. You’re just overdue for truth. Change doesn’t come from hustle. It comes from perspective. Shift from: Shame → Ownership Fear → Honesty Guilt → Presence Regret → Reconnection This isn’t about starting over. It’s about finally starting true. You’ve got time. What you don’t have is time to keep living misaligned. You are that man? want to talk? DM "COACH" and I will be in touch.