Here's the article arranged with a focus on fatherhood and family:
Building Strong Relationships:
- Your son will follow your example. Your daughter will marry it. Be a good example. (Lead by example)
- The three sacred roles of a father are to protect, provide, and prepare.
- One day your kids will ask you to play for the last time. Ban the words “not now,” and “I’m too busy” from your household. (Prioritize quality time)
- Your wife doesn’t want you to need her. She wants you to choose her, every day. (Nurture your marriage)
- Never stop doing the things that attracted your wife in the first place. (Keep the spark alive)
- Your kids don’t benefit from a promotion you got if it means they see you less. (Balance work and family)
- Don’t just show your kids you love them. Tell them, too. They need to see it AND hear it. (Express your love)
- Talk to your kids about money and business frequently. (Open communication)
- Define your family values with your wife. If your kids are older, let them help. Talk about them as a family every day. (Establish family values)
- Playing with older kids is easy. Just be interested in whatever they’re interested in and do it together. (Connect with your kids)
Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family:
- Take fewer pictures. Make more memories. No amount of money will buy back missed time with your kids. (Live in the moment)
- Dads who devote time to themselves in the gym aren’t selfish—dads who neglect their health are. (Prioritize your health)
- It’s not your wife’s job to make you happy. It’s not your kids’ job to make you happy. It’s your job and yours alone. (Find happiness within yourself)
- Fathers don't babysit. Fathers parent. (Be actively involved)
- Yelling should be reserved for imminently dangerous situations only. When your kids are young, hold on tight. When your kids are older, hold on loose. (Manage your emotions and practice positive discipline)
- Your iPad is not a babysitter. (Engage with your children)
- The greatest danger to your marriage that nobody talks about is boredom. Be exciting. (Keep the spark alive in your marriage)
- No matter what the media says, your wife doesn’t want you to have a dad bod. (Maintain a healthy lifestyle)
- Your family is the most important business you’ll ever run. (Focus on your family)
- Your kids need to spend as much time outside as possible. Develop this habit as a family and develop it early. (Embrace outdoor activities)
- If your emotions lead you, you cannot lead others. (Practice emotional control)
- A man's greatest measure is his family's health and happiness. (Focus on family well-being)
Bonus Tip:
- Fatherhood isn’t an excuse to let yourself go. It’s a mandate to make yourself better. (Continuously improve yourself)
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