StepDad Success

Are you doing the work when it comes to your relationships—even when you’re on vacation? We’ll discuss why spending one-on-one time with your partner and your kids is important whether you are at home or away. We’ll talk about how to carve out the time to connect with your loved ones individually, even during a family trip.

Finally, we’ll talk about the importance of taking your Core 4 daily actions with you when you travel.
POINT #1: No Matter Where You Are, You Always Need Balance

* If you’re living the Warrior’s Way, you know that part of the Core 4 means making daily deposits into your relationships and taking your kids and partner on a weekly date.
* It’s your job to maintain that intimate connection with your loved ones, even when you travel.
* In the midst of the stress and chaos that sometimes comes along with travel, it is especially important to stay connected.

POINT #2: One-on-One Time Is

Although you may view travel as a time to get away from your business responsibilities, travel can help you learn to work more efficiently. We’ll discuss how traveling effectively means working effectively. We’ll talk about how setting specific times for work will help you complete tasks more efficiently—and will allow you to enjoy the rest of your day.

Finally, we’ll talk about the benefits of scheduling time for the things that are important to you.
POINT #1: Traveling Effectively Means Working Effectively

* Travel forces you to work efficiently so you can enjoy the rest of your time without guilt.
* When you only have limited times to work, you will be more productive.
* Traveling is a great time to practice working efficiently so you can incorporate the same strategies at home.

POINT #2: Schedule Time for Work and Play

* Scheduling your work times will allow you to plan fun thin

Josh Wells, a fire service worker from Sedona, Arizona who also operates Rockstar CPR, realized early in his journey as a stepdad that giving and serving are the keys to developing solid relationships with his two stepkids, his biological daughter and his wife. He’ll discuss his initial reluctance to take on the role of stepdad and the game-changing moment when he realized that he could shift his focus outward toward his family. He’ll talk about how he connects with his kids and supports them as they develop into adults.

Finally, Josh will talk about the benefits of having an open line of communication with his stepkids’ biological father and how it has enabled him to positively influence his kids.
POINT #1: It’s Normal to Feel Unsure

* When Josh first met his future wife, he initially did not want to get involved because she was divorced and had two children.
* However, after spending time together casually, Josh realized

Discipline can be a touchy subject for stepdads, but it is possible to discipline effectively while remaining calm. We’ll discuss how keeping discipline standard and establishing rules in advance can help your kids understand what’s expected. We’ll talk about why disciplining your kids in the heat of the moment isn’t always the best option.

Finally, we’ll talk about how waiting until emotions settle and using agreed consequences teaches kids and prevents repeated problems.
POINT #1: Set Standards and Stick to Them

* Establishing standards for your kids and going over rules in advance will help your kids know what is expected of them.
* Rules such as “don’t be rude” and “listen to others” establish a baseline for good behavior.
* By anticipating problems in certain situations, you can establish corresponding standards for your kids to follow.

POINT #2: Let Emotions Settle

* Although

Have you spent enough quality time with your children lately? We’ll discuss how feeling disconnected from you can cause your children to become rowdy and what you can do to help them to calm down. We’ll talk about the benefits of scheduling daily one-on-one time with your children.

Finally, we’ll talk about how one-on-one time with your kids can help you become more open and giving while improving your listening skills.
POINT #1: Kids Need Connection

* Connection with others is a basic human need.
* If you notice that your kids are getting rowdy, think about how much one-on-one time you have spent with them lately.
* When kids feel disconnected from their parents, they can become fidgety.
* In order to calm down and stay grounded, kids need to feel connected with their parents.

POINT #2: Make One-On-One Time a Priority

* Between work and family responsibilities, it can be d

Many people dread traveling with kids because of all the baggage they require—but there are ways to help them travel light. We’ll discuss how you can help them understand the opportunities and possibilities for the trip by emphasizing the experiences they will have.

Finally, we’ll talk about the benefits of not cluttering your days on vacation with extra stuff from home.
POINT #1: Traveling Light is Key

* Packing well is the start of a great trip.
* Your family will get more out of the trip if they are not distracted by lots of clutter from home.
* One of the keys to successful travel with kids is to travel lightly and reduce the amount of baggage.

POINT #2: You Can Prepare Kids for Travel

* Discussing the opportunities and experiences your kids will have on vacation will reduce their desire to bring tons of stuff from home.
* If kids understand that there will be lots of f

If you want to finish fast, you have to start slow. We’ll discuss how mastering the basics and laying foundations will help you hit your targets. We’ll talk about how trying to hit home runs and achieve big results right away will set you back and slow you down.

Finally, we’ll talk about the importance slowing down so you can go fast later.
POINT #1: It’s OK to Start Slow

* In order to hit your targets, you need to start slow.
* Taking the time to master the basics and lay proper foundations is important to your overall success.
* Although it can be tempting to push for big results right away, going slow at first is a smarter approach.

POINT #2: Going Too Fast Too Soon Can Set You Back

* Going too fast too soon isn’t realistic; it can cause setbacks and ultimately slow you down.
* When it comes to physical fitness, going too fast too soon can cause injury.
* In bus

Matt Jones, a stepdad of one and father of two, will discuss how he believes that embracing your parenting experiences can help you become a better person. He’ll discuss how he grew into his role of stepdad, learned from role models in his life and developed a relationship with his stepson.

Finally, Matt will share his thoughts on being grateful for what he has been given—even when he didn’t expect it.
POINT #1: Trying Too Hard Doesn’t Work

* As Matt adapted to his role as stepdad, he was encountering some resistance from his stepson due to pressure from extended family members. He realized that being himself and not trying too hard was a great way to ease the tension.
* Matt had a great role model in his mom’s partner, who Matt described as a man “who didn’t push himself on anyone.”
* After the pressure was reduced, Matt found that he and his stepson could be friends.
* Matt said that as his stepson gets

Are you having trouble hearing your inner voice? If so, slow down and take the time to meditate. We’ll discuss how all the chaos, confusion and information in your daily life can prevent you from hearing your inner voice. We’ll talk about how reconnecting with your inner voice can help you to understand what you want in life.

Finally, we’ll talk about the importance of pushing through resistance to achieve maximum growth.
POINT #1: Hearing Your Inner Voice is Key

* You have an inner voice that is telling you the answers to problems in your life, but you must pay attention so you can hear it.
* With so much information, confusion and chaos in your daily life, it can be hard to tune into your inner voice.
* Hearing your inner voice helps you grow as a person and understand what you want in life.
* If you are caught in constant mental chaos, you won’t be able to progress.

POINT #2: Meditation

Are you leading your family from a domineering perspective, or are you leading by example? In every household, someone must lead the way—whether it’s you, your partner or the kids. We’ll discuss the difference between leading by example and being domineering and why it can be frustrating when other members of your family are moving slowly or aren’t yet ready for growth.

Finally, we’ll talk about the benefits of leading the way and allowing your family to follow.
POINT #1: Someone Must Lead the Way

* In every household, someone must lead the way—whether it is you, your partner or the kids.
* Leadership roles can shift between different family members at different times.
* When you are leading and other family members are lagging, it can be frustrating.

POINT #2: Leading is Different Than Dominating

* Truly leading comes from being the example and not expecting anything in return.

Comparing yourself to others is a natural tendency that allows you to measure where you are in a specific area of your life. However, comparison does not encourage production. We’ll discuss how production comes from within as you challenge and compete against yourself.

Finally, we’ll talk about the importance of setting targets and connecting with your “why” to give you powerful motivation to produce.
POINT #1: Comparison and Competition Do Not Create Production

* It is normal to compare yourself to others to see where you are in a specific area of your life.
* Comparison with others does not allow you to produce results within yourself.
* Although competition against others may give you an edge, it doesn’t actually produce results.
* Production comes from within and occurs when you are challenging and competing with yourself.

POINT #2: Production is Your Responsibility

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If you improve as a stepdad, your kids will benefit—and that’s the mission of Stepdad Success. We’ll discuss the value of passing down your wisdom to help your kids learn how to live a better life.

Finally, we’ll talk about how sharing the Stepdad Success message with other stepdads will help to raise an entire generation of leaders.
POINT #1: Improve for Your Kids

* If you improve as a stepdad, your kids will reap the rewards.
* If children have a negative role model or no role model at all, they will not be set up well for adulthood.
* Having a positive role model helps kids to learn positive behaviors that stay with them throughout their lives.

POINT #2: Your Kids Are the Future

* Even though your stepkids aren’t your biological children, you should treat them as though they are.
* You need to form a bond with your stepkids that goes beyond everyday transactional interac

As a stepdad of three children, Grant Belcher of the Sunshine Coast in Australia knew that his role was to show his kids the possibilities for their lives. He’ll discuss how his kids reacted to him becoming their stepdad and his philosophy of treating his stepkids as his own. He’ll talk about how he developed an emotional connection to his kids and learned to put their needs first.

Finally, Grant will talk about the benefits of helping his kids to better understand themselves and showing them different “models” for how to live.
POINT #1: Establish a Friendship

* Grant owns and operates several aquatic centers on the Sunshine Coast of Australia and met his wife while coaching her kids in swimming.
* When Grant and his future wife were dating, they waited several months to tell her children that they were involved.
* Although the kids were very excited about the relationship and Grant loved them as his own, Grant ma

Everyone experiences challenges now and then, but effectively dealing with these “storms” is key to achieving your goals. We’ll discuss the negative impact of stopping and waiting for a storm to come—or creating a storm of your own.

Finally, we’ll talk about the importance of preventing storms from dragging you off course and staying focused on the blue skies ahead.
POINT #1: Don’t Create Your Own Storms

* When things are going well in your life, it can be tempting to stop moving forward while you wait for a storm to come.
* Although occasional storms are an inevitable part of life, negative thoughts and behaviors will cause storms to blow in more frequently.
* Negativity can lead you to creating your own storms.

POINT #2: Storms Affect All Areas of Life

* In Body, storms may show up as disease, injury and sickness.
* In Being, storms may show up as a poor spiritual connect

Have you ever gotten stuck in a difficult situation because you forgot to ask a simple question? It happens to everyone, especially when dealing with busy schedules and competing priorities. We’ll discuss how asking simple questions can help you to avoid problems and improve your life.

Finally, we’ll talk about how avoiding complexity and focusing on simplicity can help you to expand.
POINT #1: Asking Simple Questions Can Help You Avoid Problems

* It’s normal to want to take control in your life, but you must be sure you are asking simple questions—especially when your actions affect others.
* Before booking a family trip, for example, a simple question would be to ask your family if they want to go to the chosen destination and if your proposed date suits them.
* In this example, taking the time to ask a simple question would save you from making a costly mistake or having a tension-filled trip.

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Being the example is a foundational principle in life— and although many people try to make themselves look good, few do the work required to be good. We’ll discuss what it means to be the example for your kids and why modeling positive behaviors is so important.

Finally, we’ll talk about how you can be the example in every area of your life and pass good actions and words to your kids.
POINT #1: Leadership Means Being the Example

* To be a leader, you must be the example you want others to follow.
* Being the example means constantly learning and refining your skills, having a great attitude about life and always moving forward.

POINT #2: Your Kids Need You to Be the Example

* Your kids are always watching and (like it or not) they will do what you do and say what you say.
* Your kids learn from your positive and negative behaviors.
* As a stepdad, it is your job to be the

When you talk to your children, are they really hearing you and understanding your message? Or, are they just listening? We’ll discuss why speaking to children can be challenging and what you can do to make sure they are understanding what you’re saying.

We’ll also talk about how asking questions can help you to ensure that you and your children are on the same page.
POINT #1: Communication Gaps Create Challenges when Speaking to Kids

* Because you are older than your kids, you have a larger vocabulary and more refined language skills.
* Sometimes, adults naturally use words and phrases that children don’t understand.
* If you don’t stop to explain things to your children, this language and vocabulary gap will cause your children to listen without truly understanding you.

POINT #2: Kids Need to Understand the Lesson

* If your kids are just listening and not hearing, they will miss t

Life is always changing, and Luke Perisin, a stepdad of one and a father of one from southern California, learned to adapt. He’ll discuss how he adjusted his plans and goals after meeting his wife and becoming a dad. After years of being a “lifelong bachelor,” Luke also learned to adopt a different attitude to help him relate better to his wife and children.

Finally, Luke will talk about how striving for patience and calm helped him to become a better father and husband.
POINT #1: You Must Adapt Your Plans to Life Changes

* Luke has worked as an emergency services professional for 25 years and is also a musician/actor/writer.
* He had a goal of working in labor management and collective bargaining for the actors’ union after his retirement. However, after meeting his wife and stepson and having a child of his own, his needed a new plan.
* Because Luke is a proactive and aggressive person, it was a shock to be in a

If you’re like most people, you have a ton of responsibilities. And guess what? It’s OK—and even beneficial—to spoil yourself. We’ll discuss how scheduling time and allowing yourself to indulge creates self-worth.

Finally, we’ll talk about how shifting your perspective can help you overcome perceived financial limitations and time constraints that may be causing you to deny yourself.
POINT #1: Sometimes You Have to Spoil Yourself

* It’s important to schedule time to allow yourself to indulge in activities you enjoy.
* When you hold back and deny yourself enjoyment, you are living in scarcity mode.
* Giving yourself the things that you desire reinforces self-worth.

POINT #2: Ask Better Questions So You Can Say “Yes” to Yourself

* If you can’t afford to spend time or money on yourself, you need to make changes.
* Instead of saying, “I can’t afford that,” you need to say, “How

The news and entertainment content you consume can affect your mindset, values and interactions with others. We’ll discuss the impact of negative content and how positive content can inspire and motivate you.

Finally, we’ll talk about how you can choose the content that is right for you and your family.
POINT #1: Most News Content is Negative

* As a society, we’re trained to react to bad news and news outlets take advantage of that by reporting negative news to make more money.
* Some news content includes “propaganda” that can promote negative values and program your response to life events and family.

POINT #2: You Need to Look at Your Content-Consumption Habits

* It is important for you to understand how you and your family are consuming and reacting to content, especially news.
* It is not healthy or productive for you and your family to be consuming negative content all the tim

Are you expanding and growing across all areas of your life? We’ll discuss how a scarcity mindset can apply to more than just your finances and create limitations for you.

Finally, we’ll talk about living in abundance, stretching your thinking and imagining what’s possible.
POINT #1: Scarcity Mindset Affects More Than Finances

* Scarcity mindset is about more than just your finances; it can affect your Body, Being, Balance and Business, too.
* Having a scarcity mindset creates limitations.
* To create abundance across all areas of your life, you need to be able to imagine what’s possible.

POINT #2: Abundance Means Stretching, Not Stagnating

* Living in abundance means stretching your thinking, which will drag you into a better life.
* Living The Warrior’s Way is about expanding across all areas of your life, not just becoming comfortable.
* You need to be willing t

If you want to live an abundant life, you need to take care of your financial “numbers” and make sure you are on the profit side. We’ll discuss how managing debt creates scarcity, while managing profit creates abundance.

Finally, we’ll talk about the importance of investing in yourself and teaching positive money habits to your kids.
POINT #1: Managing Debt Creates Scarcity and Managing Profit Creates Abundance

* Managing debt creates a scarcity mentality, so it is critical that you look at your personal and business finances, understand your income/expenses, and make sure you are managing profit.
* When you are managing profit, you create abundance.
* Abundance will bring confidence, certainty and courage to your life.
* It doesn’t matter how much profit you have ($100, $1,000 or $10,000), as long as you have some.

POINT #2: Some Profit Should Be Reinvested in You

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Does your family stand for something? Jeff Casebier, a stepdad of two and a father of three from southern California, will discuss how he and his wife intentionally set their family on a positive path by establishing core values for their household. He’ll discuss his relationship to his stepkids and how his biological children adjusted to their new siblings.

Finally, Jeff will talk about his ongoing commitment to self-improvement and how it has helped him to build a strong blended family.
POINT #1: Your Family Can Stand for Something

* When Jeff and his wife decided to get married, they recognized a unique opportunity to set the tone for their blended family and their relationship by leaving the past behind them.
* Jeff said that from Day 1, he and his wife made sure they were on the same page about household values and how they wanted to raise their family.
* Jeff and his wife wanted their family to “stand for so

When you’re feeling depressed, it can be difficult to snap yourself out of it—especially when you don’t feel like doing anything. We’ll discuss how moving your body and working up a sweat doing something that you enjoy can help to shift your energy.

Finally, we’ll talk about the importance of assessing how you are feeling and why you are feeling that way so you can develop strategies to manage depression in the future.
POINT #1: Everyone Feels Depressed Sometimes

* It’s normal to be in a bad mood and feel like you don’t want to do anything from time to time, especially after certain events trigger feelings of anger or frustration.
* Depression can slow you down and halt your productivity.
* When this happens, it is important to snap yourself back into a good frame of mind as quickly as possible.

POINT #2: You Have the Tools to Combat Depression

* Your daily actions provide you with

What does it mean to live a 4-Dimensional life? We’ll discuss the 4-Dimensional Man training and how it can help you to expand across Body, Being, Balance and Business. We’ll discuss why most men only excel in one or two areas of their lives and what it means to be a 4-Dimensional Man.

Finally, we’ll talk about how doing the work required in the 4-Dimensional Man training can help you achieve your goals faster.
POINT #1: There’s a Reason Why Most Men Excel in Only One or Two Areas of Life

* If you’re like most men, you are probably only successful in one or two areas across Body, Being, Balance and Business.
* A hundred years ago, boys were taught how to be 4-Dimensional Men by their fathers while performing physical work (Body) on the farm (Business), interacting as a family unit (Balance) and worshiping as a family (Being).
* During the industrial age when men went to work in factories and boys started to be rai

Mastery requires more dedication and focus than simply consuming information. We’ll discuss how mastery is about implementing and summarizing what you learn and teaching other people.

Finally, we’ll talk about how mastery can lead to success and allow you to be much more effective when implementing what you learned.
POINT #1: Consuming Information Doesn’t Equal Mastery

* People who read lots of books and consume other content often are just turning the pages without mastering the content.
* If you can’t explain or summarize the content and teach it to someone else, you haven’t mastered it.
* Mastery happens through journaling, implementing, summarizing and teaching content.

POINT #2: Mastery Takes Effort

* To truly master something, you must do the work required to understand and implement it.
* Depending on the subject, mastery may require you to ask questions, think about

Everyone has pressure in their life, but where does it come from? How do you manage it? We’ll discuss how meditation can help you when you’re feeling antsy and frustrated and keep you from turning to drugs, alcohol or pills to find relief.

Finally, we’ll talk about how meditation can help you walk through decisions and bring peace of mind.
POINT #1: Everyone Deals with Pressure

* Everyone is under different types of pressure; pressure can come from a variety of sources including work and family.
* Whether pressure is major or minor, it still can test you and make you feel antsy and frustrated inside.
* You must learn to overcome pressure at all levels.

POINT #2: There Are Tools to Help You Overcome Pressure

* Kingdom software is available as part of the 4-Dimensional Man training and includes a program called “The Stack,” which provides 22 questions that you can ask yourself to chal

Rick Blackburn, a stepdad of two from San Antonio, Texas, will discuss how he made positive changes in his life after overcoming his drug and alcohol problems and serving time in prison. He’ll discuss how he rebuilt his life, started a business, married his wife and adjusted to being a stepdad.

Finally, Rick will talk about his ongoing commitment to his kids and how he developed a connection with them by focusing on fun and love.
POINT #1: It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life

* Rick grew up in a military family and moved around a lot as a child. He said that he was not especially close with his siblings, but had tremendous love and respect for his family.
* Rick struggled with feelings of inferiority, confusion and inner turmoil as an adolescent. Because he was unprepared to manage these feelings on his own, he said he discovered drugs and alcohol at an early age.
* Rick said he used alcohol and drugs to fit in

Mental toughness, that's an area you should be constantly practicing. So today we’ll discuss how mental challenges can be linked to other goals in your life, such as physical or business goals.

Finally, we’ll talk about how completing little challenges each day helps you build mental strength and resilience to handle larger challenges.
POINT #1: You Can Never Have Enough Mental Toughness

* Mental toughness creates strength and resilience that you need to meet your goals and overcome obstacles.
* By testing your mind, you can create expansion across all areas of life (Body, Being, Balance and Business).
* You can combine mental training with physical or business challenges to boost results across several areas of your life at the same time.

POINT #2: Daily Action Builds Mental Strength

* Knowing that you must complete a difficult task every day will challenge your mental toughness.

Overcoming those obstacles that stand between you and your focus is theme of today's episode. We’ll discuss how free time can cause mental chaos that leads to a lack of clarity and how it is important to have a plan for your free time.

Finally, we’ll talk about the benefits of scheduling enjoyable activities during your free time.
POINT #1: Free Time Can Cause Chaos

* If you find yourself with free time, you may become overwhelmed with all the options of things to do.
* Free time can lead to chaos in your mind and cause you to lose focus.
* Although everyone claims to want more free time, it often can cause problems because most people are addicted to being busy.

POINT #2: Structure Your Free Time

* When deciding how to manage your free time, it is critical that you have a plan for what you would like to do.
* Chaos comes up when you don’t have a plan for your free time.

The theme of our discussion today is discipline—a topic that is always on the agenda for stepdads. We’ll discuss how some discipline can be damaging and how you can take other approaches to impart important lessons without violence, aggression or anger.

Finally, we’ll talk about how it is possible to incorporate an element of fun while disciplining your kids.
POINT #1: Everyone Handles Discipline Differently

* Some people find discipline easy and seem to know exactly what works for their children, but others struggle to find an effective approach.
* Hitting and yelling can cause damage to children. It is possible to discipline without anger, aggression or violence.
* Often, how you discipline your kids depends on how you were disciplined by your parents.

POINT #2: You Can Introduce an Element of Fun into Discipline

* Discipline teaches lessons and provides consequences for things th

It's time go back to basics and recap the things you need to be doing each day to be the best stepdad you can be—and pass your legacy onto your kids. We’ll discuss the daily actions you need to take across The Four Bs (Body, Being, Balance and Business) to fulfill the Stepdad Success mission of Leaders Raising Leaders.

Finally, we’ll talk about the benefits of these daily actions and how they will change your life.
POINT #1: Reviewing What You Learned Can Keep You on Track

* Your legacy is to pass the best to your kids, but you can’t do that if you aren’t at your best.
* Podcasts 1-7 discuss the foundational elements of Stepdad Success and living The Warriors Way.
* Reviewing podcasts 1-7 from time to time can help you stay on track.

POINT #2: Daily Actions Make the Difference

* Daily actions across each of the Core 4 areas (Body, Being, Balance and Business) can help you to achieve

Exton Male, a stepdad of one and father of three from the United Kingdom, will discuss how the sudden death of his first wife impacted his two oldest children—and how he and his children came through the tragedy together. He’ll discuss his role as a stepdad and how his third biological child with his current wife has cemented family relationships.

Finally, Exton will talk about how he let go of guilt so he could heal and create a strong blended family.
POINT #1: Your Kids Need Your Leadership During Tough Times

* After losing his first wife to a blood infection called sepsis, Exton knew it would be hard to keep his life—and his children’s lives—on track.
* Exton immediately realized that he needed to do the right thing for his two kids and sought advice from counselors on how to help his children grieve.
* By dedicating himself to helping his children get through this tragedy, he found that his kids were the ones

Today, we’ll talk about the importance of challenging why you are doing things and assessing your level of commitment. We’ll discuss how looking at the feelings, facts, focus and “fruit” around each challenge that you face can help you to overcome it.

Finally, we’ll talk about the benefits of saying “yes” and how to get support from others in your life as you overcome your challenges.
POINT #1: When Dealing with Challenges, Ask “Why?”

* When challenges come your way, it’s important to ask yourself why you are doing things and assess your level of commitment.
* The size of your challenge doesn’t matter; rather, it’s the consideration and thought you put into the “why.”
* You should also ask yourself questions to determine the facts, feelings, focus and “fruit” (results or benefits) of each challenge.

POINT #2: You Can Have It All

* Although it may be tempting to give a simple answer

Today, we’ll talk about what really drives and motivates you. We’ll discuss how looking at the four Fs (Feelings, Facts, Focus and “Fruit”) around each of your goals can help to increase your motivation and drive.

Finally, we’ll talk about how looking at the four Fs can help you to achieve your goals regularly, quickly and powerfully.
POINT #1: Assess the Facts

* When you have a target, it’s important to get clear on the facts of your current situation.
* For example, if you want to take a surf trip, you may need to improve your surfing skills and physical fitness to fully enjoy yourself.

POINT #2: Let Your Feelings Out

* Your feelings are the desires you have around reaching your target.
* Expressing your feelings will help to motivate you and drive you to action.

POINT #3: Focus Will Lead to “Fruit”

* Your focus is your target, such as a surf trip.<

Today, we’ll talk about the importance of doing little things to show gratitude for the people in your life. We’ll discuss how easy it is to lose sight of the little things when pursuing big goals and how little daily actions can help you pass gratitude to your kids.

Finally, we’ll talk about the benefits of practicing gratitude on a regular basis.
POINT #1: Teach Gratitude to Your Children

* Gratitude is a gift that you can give to your children.
* Leading kids to be grateful involves doing little things consistently.
* Create a gratitude ritual for your household, such as writing notes, recording happy memories or sharing at the dinner table.

POINT #2: Little Things Matter

* Simple gestures are all it takes to show gratitude to your loved ones.
* Daily actions involving gratitude make a huge impression on children.
* Resist the temptation to forget about teaching

Today, we’ll talk about the importance of saying “yes” to yourself and how it can empower you. We’ll discuss how saying “no” to yourself can cause you to live from a place of scarcity.

Finally, we’ll talk about how asking the right questions can lead you to “yes.”
POINT #1: Saying “Yes” Is About Leadership

* Saying “yes” to yourself isn’t about being selfish or greedy; it’s about empowering yourself and living a life of abundance.
* Saying “yes” to yourself is about teaching your children how to create the life that they want.
* Saying “no” is a lie that we train ourselves and train our kids into.

POINT #2: Saying “No” Shrinks You

* Saying “no” causes us to live from a place of scarcity and not enjoy experiences fully.
* If you are saying “no” across a few areas of your life, you should ask yourself different questions so you can begin saying “yes.”
* For example,

Matt Roth, a stepdad of two from Rochester, New York, will discuss how he adjusted to becoming a stepfather and developed a mutually beneficial relationship with his stepkids. He’ll discuss how his own experiences growing up with a stepdad influenced how he interacts with his stepkids.

Finally, Matt will share his philosophy on molding his kids by providing the guidance, love and support they need.
POINT #1: Your Background Can Influence Your Behavior

* Matt was raised by his mom and his stepfather and had a difficult upbringing; his biological father was not around during his childhood.
* Matt said he often felt like an outcast growing up and got into trouble as a result.
* He said his early life experiences “gave him a template for what NOT to do” with his own children.
* Matt is very careful not to introduce emotions such as fear and guilt into his children’s lives.

POINT #2: Structure a

Today, we’ll talk about the benefits of including other people in your target-setting. We’ll look at how living The Warriors Way benefits you and your partner, and how measuring the little things can help you keep track of how you are doing across all areas of your life.

Finally, we’ll discuss how targets can help to keep you focused—and why hitting your targets can be fun.
POINT #1: Your Partner Will Notice Your Efforts

* As you begin to adopt The Warriors Way, your partner will notice positive changes in you.
* Living The Warriors Way will cause a positive shift in your relationship with your partner.
* Your partner may begin to live The Warriors Way, too.

POINT #2: Targets Can Be a Team Effort

* As your partner observes you living The Warriors Way, she may begin setting her own targets or helping you to achieve yours.
* Involving your partner in setting targets can be po

Today, we’ll talk about the importance of focus. We’ll look at why it’s easy to lose focus and why vague goals prevent you from being successful.

Finally, we’ll discuss how creating targets can help you get back on track and define the important characteristics of a target.
POINT #1: Focus is a Key Component of Growth

* Whether you are working on personal or business growth, you need to have focus.
* When you lose focus, it means that you lose clarity on what you are working toward.
* To regain your focus, you need to ask yourself “why” questions (Why are you are doing what you’re doing? Why do you want what you want?).

POINT #2: Targets are Different Than Goals

* Goals often are vague and unclear (for example, “I want to make more money.”).
* Targets are specific, measurable and have a deadline (for example, “I want to make $106,000 by the end of the year.”).
* By

Today, we’ll talk about the importance of letting go. We’ll look at how being flexible can allow you to let go of old behaviors that are holding you back and move forward with new, constructive behaviors.

Finally, we’ll discuss the power that comes from being able to recreate yourself so that you can achieve your definition of success.
POINT #1: You Must Become Comfortable with Letting Go

* As you grow older, things in your life will change.
* You must become comfortable with letting go of old behaviors, mindsets, beliefs, etc. that no longer serve you.
* By letting go of old behaviors, you can move forward with new ones.

POINT #2: Being Flexible Helps

* Staying flexible can help you adapt to changes in your life and allow you to recognize when you need to let go.
* Flexibility can help you create your definition of success and achieve your goals across all areas of your li

Today, we’ll talk about how you are in control of your world. We’ll look at how positive and negative outside influences can affect your family—and your entire life.

Finally, we’ll discuss how taking responsibility and making good choices about the outside influences you allow into your life can lead to happiness.
POINT #1: You Are in Control of Your World

* There is a lot of chaos in the world that can damage your kids and family.
* Outside influences can be positive or negative.
* It’s important for you to realize that despite outside influences, you are in control of what you let into your life.
* Recognizing the effect of outside influences can help to reduce, control or prevent damage to your family.

POINT #2: Be Careful About Your Choices

* Choice is one of the most critical factors in determining your quality of life.
* You choose which outside influences yo

BJ Bench, a father of two and guardian of his 16-year-old cousin, will discuss what he had to learn to be the father-figure that his cousin needed. He’ll discuss the importance of being a part of his cousin’s life, setting limits on technology and training her to recognize concerning behaviors in other people, particularly boys.

Finally, BJ will talk about why dads shouldn’t be afraid to have difficult conversations about uncomfortable subjects with their teens.

POINT #1: Dads Must Be Adaptable

* BJ and his wife have two biological daughters (ages 4 and 1) and took in his cousin after she was placed in the foster care system. BJ’s cousin is now 16-years-old and has lived with BJ and his family for two-and-a-half years.

* Getting an “instant tween” was tough and BJ and his wife were not prepared for the hormones and the drama. However, BJ quickly stepped into a father role.

Today, we’ll talk about how you can create an amazing connection with your kids simply by having fun. We’ll talk about the importance of having fun despite all the adult responsibilities that make it easy for us to become too serious.

Finally, we’ll discuss the benefits of having fun across all areas of our life.
POINT #1: Fun Creates a Connection with Your Kids

* Your job and your other adult responsibilities can cause you to become serious, stubborn and stuck in your ways.
* Because of everything on your plate, it can be easy to forget to make time for fun.
* For kids, fun is life—and having fun with your kids can help you create an amazing connection with them.

POINT #2: Take a Break to Play

* Your kids don’t understand your responsibilities and why they make you so serious all the time.
* Every now and then, you have to let go and play with your kids.
* Make ti

Today, we’ll talk about how you can empower your partner by recognizing when she needs a break—and encouraging her to take time to recharge. We’ll talk about how you can help your partner thrive by picking up the slack and throwing out “old thinking” about the roles of men and women.

Finally, we’ll discuss how you can show your kids how to lead a family and empower others.
POINT #1: Empowering Others is Part of Leadership

* Good leaders empower those around them.
* Part of a man’s role is leading his family and recognizing when the people in his household need a break.
* Encouraging your partner to take a time-out when she needs it will empower her to lead in her own way.

POINT #2: Shed Your Old Thinking

* Running a household and managing a family are the responsibilities of both partners, and men sometimes need to pick up the slack.
* Some men feel that certain tasks are t

Today, we’ll talk about productivity and how doing the right things at the right times will help you to accomplish your goals. We’ll talk about what it means to do the work required—and how it is different from doing only what you must.

Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of showing your kids how to achieve goals by going above and beyond while taking the most efficient path.
POINT #1: “Doing the Work Required” Improves Productivity

* To be productive, you must manage yourself correctly and do the right things at the right times.
* “Doing the work required” is more than a to-do list; it will help you look at work from a different angle so you can achieve your goals faster.
* There is no map that will show you how to get from Point A to Point B in life, but doing the work required helps you to take a direct, efficient path.

POINT #2: Get the Best Help from The Best Source

* If you

Today, we’ll talk about gratitude and how you can pass it to your kids. We’ll talk about how life is full of challenges and choices, and how reflecting on these things can help you to feel grateful for where you are today.

Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of appreciating what is possible in your life.
POINT #1: Becoming a Better Stepdad Helps You Raise Great Kids

* When your kids see you learning, improving your lifestyle and asking yourself tough questions, it sends a powerful message.
* It is important to teach kids that learning doesn’t just come from books.
* You need to take the principles you learn and apply them to your life.

POINT #2: Trust that Everything Will Work Out

* Life involves lots of trial-and-error, so you must be willing to be open and to change.
* During challenging times, it is important to trust that everything will work out.
* You can’t

Glenn Osgoodby, a stepdad of two and father of three, will discuss how he has learned from his experiences and grown as a parent while raising his children from his first marriage, his step children, and his youngest child from his second marriage.

He’ll discuss how he acclimated to his new role of stepdad and the dynamics in his now-expanded family.

Finally, Glenn will share his thoughts on developing a relationship with his step kids that is based on respect and love.
POINT #1: Learn from Your Experiences

* Glenn had the opportunity to parent his two children from his first marriage (now ages 25 and 23), his step kids (now ages 18 and 16) and his four-year-old daughter with his current wife.
* Although Glenn said that each child and parenting experience has been different, he has been able to use what he learned during each parenting “phase” to help him grow.
* Glenn has learned to take a step bac

Today, we’ll discuss how your feelings and old stories can hold you back from achieving your goals. We’ll talk about the benefits of long-term thinking and how changing your mindset and feelings can drive change in your life.

Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of challenging your thinking to get the results you want.
POINT #1: Your Early Experiences Create “Stories”

* Your early life experiences create “stories” that you carry with you into adulthood; some stories are positive and some are negative.
* For example, if you had a rough upbringing, you may not value family and relationships.
* Old stories will influence your actions unless you challenge your thinking and change your mindset.

POINT #2: Long-Term Thinking Can Help You Change Your Stories

* Thinking about your future is a great way to solidify your goals and decide what you want for your life.
* Based on your l

Today, we’ll discuss the power of the questions you ask yourself and how these questions relate to creating a strong foundation for your life. We’ll talk about how your old “stories” can affect the questions you ask yourself today.

Finally, we’ll discuss how to look at all areas of your life and ask questions that help you create renewed foundations and new stories that reflect your goals.
POINT #1: Dig Deeper with Quality Questions

* There are all sorts of questions in life, but most of them are at a surface level.
* You need to dig deeper and ask quality questions of yourself to get to the bottom of what you are trying to achieve in life.
* Asking quality questions also can help you figure out what might be holding you back.

POINT #2: Questions Help You Build a Foundation for Your Life

* You need to start at “ground zero” and get real about where you are in each of your Core 4 are

Today, we’ll discuss the one selfish thing that you should be doing every week. We’ll talk about how scheduling time for yourself and doing exactly what you want to do is a great investment.

Finally, we’ll discuss how this time will help you to understand why you’re working so hard and give you the energy to move forward.
POINT #1: Take a Break

* When you’re following the Core 4, you’ve got a lot to do—and sometimes, you just need a break.
* To recharge and reenergize, it’s important to take yourself out of your normal routine for a few hours each week and spend some time by yourself.
* If you don’t take a weekly break from the chaos of life, you are more likely to perform poorly in one or more areas of the Core 4 and not see the results of all your hard work.

POINT #2: Schedule Your Break

* To make sure your break happens, it’s important that you schedule the time in advance.

Today, we’ll discuss how to identify when our kids are saying “no” to an activity or opportunity because they are feeling scared about learning something new. We’ll talk about how a simple conversation with your kids can help you get to the bottom of their feelings and give them the confidence to try new things.

Finally, we’ll talk about how you can show your kids how to overcome “no” by modeling a love of learning and getting over your fear of asking for help when you need it.
POINT #1: Sometimes “No” Means “I’m Scared”

* If your kids are saying “no” to a new activity or opportunity that you genuinely think they would enjoy, take the time to talk to them about it and ask questions.
* When children are afraid of trying or learning something new, they sometimes say that they don’t want to do it—even if you know they would enjoy it.
* To prevent your child from missing out on fun or beneficial learning experiences,

In this week's interview Jason Brangers, a stepdad of two and father of two, will discuss how he went “all-in” with his step kids when he married his wife. He’ll discuss the challenges his family faced as he adjusted to his new role as a stepdad and his thoughts on building trust with his kids.

Finally, Jason will share his thoughts on other step-parenting topics, such as coping with transition times, the importance of investing in your wife and relaxing and having fun.
POINT #1: It’s Not Possible to Marry Only Your Wife

* When your wife has children, Jason believes that it’s not possible to marry only your wife, especially if she’s a good mom; Jason said you’re marrying your wife and her kids.
* Jason said that because he decided to go “all-in” and marry his wife, he would go “all-in” with his step kids, too.
* Jason and his wife had some challenges adjusting to their new roles after their marriage; Jason said it

Today, we’ll discuss how getting better across all areas of your life takes work and repetition. We’ll talk about how repetition across your Core 4 daily activities can help you to lay a foundation for long-term success.

Finally, we’ll discuss how hitting singles every day will prepare you for hitting home runs down the road.
POINT #1: Getting Better Takes Work

* If you want to get better across all areas of your life, it is going to take some work.
* Doing the work involves repeating your Core 4 daily activities over and over again.

POINT #2: Focus on the Little Things

* By focusing on the Core 4 daily activities (the little things), you can lay the foundation for future success.
* You can hit a single every day by writing notes, connecting with your kids, meditating, sweating, journaling, implementing new business ideas and drinking a green smoothie.
* Hitting a single every day

Writing Your Stories


Today, we’ll discuss the “stories” that we’ve been told about ourselves growing up and how they can affect our lives. We’ll talk about how to get rid of the stories that hold us back and weigh us down.

Finally, we’ll discuss how to write new stories that are empowering, motivating and inspiring and reflect who we are today.
POINT #1: We All Have “Stories”

* From a very young age, we are all given “stories” about ourselves that direct the paths we take in life.
* Some examples of stories include, being an athlete, being a “nerd,” being shy, being fearful, etc.
* Some of these stories are empowering and inspiring, but others can weigh us down or hold us back.
* We can get rid of stories that do not serve us and write new stories that help to motivate us and drive us forward.

POINT #2: Asking Yourself “Who Am I?” Is a Gateway

* Asking “Who am I?” ca

Today, we’ll discuss the two types of lies and which one is the most destructive. We’ll talk about how lies keep us from getting the results we want in life.

Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of getting real with yourself and assessing how you’re doing in all areas of your life.
POINT #1: There Are Two Types of Lies

* There are two types of lies: The lies you tell other people and the lies you tell yourself.
* The lies you tell others include making yourself look like you’re doing better than you really are or making things up to fit in.
* The lies you tell yourself have to do with your integrity, such as promising yourself that you are going to do things and not following through.

POINT #2: You Must “Be Your Word”—Even to Yourself

* When you learn to “be your word” with others, it builds a foundation of trust in your relationships.
* When you learn to “be your word” to

Today, we’ll discuss why making choices is an important and powerful leadership skill. We’ll talk about the difference between flip-floppers and leaders.

Finally, we’ll discuss how leaders create forward movement in their lives by choosing boldly and committing to their decisions.
POINT #1: Leaders Make Decisions and Instruct Others

* Leaders make clear, confident decisions and share their choices with others.
* Flip-floppers, who never make clear, decisive, fast choices, turn up frequently in life.
* Flip-floppers are one-dimensional men who only achieve success in one area of life.

POINT #2: Decision-Making is a Skill

* Choosing first and boldly while committing to your decisions is a skill that takes practice.
* Decision-making is a valuable and powerful skill that allows you to move forward in your life.
* Being open about your feelings and knowing how to commu

Today's interview is with William Worthington, a stepdad of three, father of two and professor at Baylor University, will discuss how attitude affects everything—from parenting to work to overcoming challenges.

He’ll talk about making the adjustment to becoming a stepdad, building a blended family and how he and his wife model positive values while teaching and training their children.

Finally, William will share how his attitude and mindset helped him to overcome the hurdles in his life, including a cancer diagnosis.
POINT #1: Don’t Just Say It—Live It

* William and his wife, Sarah, believe that their relationship is the greatest gift they can give their children. By doing things like investing in “date night,” they model positive relationship behaviors for their kids.
* William built a relationship with his stepkids by telling them and showing them how much he cared for their mother. When the kids saw him

Today we’ll discuss the importance of showing your kids what’s possible in their lives. We’ll talk passing gratitude to your kids by giving them opportunities and experiences that open their eyes to new things.

Finally, we’ll discuss how you can give your kids the vision that they can live wherever and however they like and show them that there are lots of options that they can choose from.
POINT #1: Anything’s Possible

* Leading your children is about showing them what is possible for their lives.
* You can pass your values to your kids, such as living simply, doing what you love with your family and spending time outdoors.
* You can choose the lifestyle that is right for your family.

POINT #2: Let Your Kids Experience New Things

* You can teach your children that they can live wherever and however they like by providing them with new opportunities and experiences.
* Trave

In today's episode we’ll discuss young love and how, even at an early age, parents have an opportunity to teach values about relationships. We’ll talk about the importance of modeling positive behaviors in your own relationship—and in all areas of your life.

Finally, we’ll discuss how strong values learned at a young age can help your children grow up to be great adults.
POINT #1: Children Learn Relationship Values from You

* Children mimic their parents every day and behave the same way their parents behave in relationships.
* Teaching kids to show gratitude and appreciation for others at a young age will help them to continue to do so as an adult.
* Being able to show gratitude, love and appreciation will help your kids to have healthy adult relationships.

POINT #2: Be Open about Relationships

* Kids will experience “young love” sooner or later and they will probably have question

Today we’ll discuss how to create beautiful moments with your kids, even during sometimes-difficult “transition times” after they return from a visit with their other parent. We’ll talk about a strategy to relieve tension and help your children settle in while creating peace in your home.

Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of slowing down, listening and connecting with your kids after they’ve been away.
POINT #1: Transitions Can Be Tricky

* When children spend their time in different households, the rules, values and people are different.
* Children need time to adjust upon returning to your household, which can create conflict and tension. Parents sometimes need time to adjust, too.
* To navigate these transitions, you need to find a strategy that helps to peacefully ease your kids back into your household.

POINT #2: Take the Time to Listen

* If possible, avoid being the “dictat

Today we’ll discuss how getting excited about life is an important component of the “Have-It-All Lifestyle.” We’ll talk about the importance of letting your true feelings out so you can fully express who you are.

Finally, we’ll discuss how sharing your appreciation for your family members and taking stock of the “little things”—just like children do—can help you to get excited about the life you are leading.
POINT #1: Get Excited About Life

* Often, men don’t express themselves or get excited about the good things in their lives.
* By holding in feelings of love, excitement and appreciation, you will miss out on experiencing the joy of the “little things” in life, such as time with your family, beautiful weather, being outdoors, etc.
* To live the “Have-It-All Lifestyle,” you need to be excited about life.

POINT #2: Let Your Feelings Show

* You should let your feelings out by tellin

In this week's interview Kevin Voisin will discuss the sometimes-difficult choices you must make as a dad and stepdad—and how important it is to be involved in your children’s lives.

He’ll talk about his parenting journey, the investment he made in his relationship with his kids and how he and his wife make it all work for their blended family.

Finally, Kevin will share his thoughts on telling the truth and why men make ideal step-parents.
POINT #1: Dads Have Choices, But Kids Usually Don’t

* In a divorce, dads make the choice to be in their kids’ life. Stepdads also make a choice to make a commitment to their step-kids.
* Children are usually along for the ride when it comes to divorce or remarriage, so it is up to dads to maintain/establish and set the tone for their relationship with their children.
* Dads can choose to show up or run away.
* When dads choose to show kids their true feel

Today we’ll discuss what can be possible with your partner. We’ll talk about the importance of connecting and communicating to develop passion over time.

Finally, we’ll talk about how you can create passion with your partner by making daily deposits into your relationship.
POINT #1: Passion is Possible

* Men need to make time to connect with their partners and make daily deposits into their relationships.
* When tough circumstances arise, connected couples can communicate through their difficulties.
* Sending messages, weekly date nights and conversation are great ways to foster a connection with your partner.

POINT #2: It’s Not All About Sex—Although It Is A Nice Perk

* Although connecting with your partner will improve your sex life, conversations, activities and spending time together will become the highlights of your relationship.
* A passionate relationship is achieve

Today we’ll discuss the art and science behind improving yourself. We’ll talk about the importance of the Core 4 (Science) as a foundation in your life and how you can incorporate each daily activity into your life (Art) in a way that works for you.

Finally, we’ll talk about how hitting a single every day—instead of waiting for the home run—will help you to create momentum and improve in all Core 4 areas.
POINT #1: Art & Science Is About Improving Yourself

* When you are a stepdad, you must be a leader so you can teach your kids how to be leaders.
* We learn many things about business, physical fitness, spirituality and relationships in our lives. Art & Science is about how we piece together all these aspects of our lives.
* Often, when men are strong or improving in one area, they are falling down in another area; Art & Science allows you to improve across the Core 4.

POINT #2: Science

Today we’ll get down to “Business” (the fourth element of our Core 4) and learn how this area gives you power, energy and drive. We’ll talk about the difference between trying to hit home runs and trying to hit singles—and how this baseball analogy relates to your life.

Finally, we’ll look at the impact that studying, learning and implementing new ideas every day will have on your business.
POINT #1: Try to Hit Singles Every Day, Not Home Runs

* In baseball, there are two types of hitters—those who always try for home runs and those who try for singles. The Core 4 is about trying to take simple steps to “hit singles” every day.
* Hitting singles every day creates momentum; in just four days of hitting singles, you will score a run.
* If you always swing for home runs, you will have to wait months between home runs and you will lose momentum.

POINT #2: Discover and Declare Every Day

We’ll explore “Balance,” the third element of our Core 4. We’ll talk about how balance is the key to building and creating successful relationships and feeling fulfilled at home—and in life.

Finally, we’ll look at how “daily deposits” can help you find power in your relationships and deepen your relationship with the people you love most.
POINT #1: Balance is About Relationships

* “Balance” is about building and creating relationships as a foundation for happiness in the home.
* Without strong relationships, your life will be out of balance. You could have money, physical fitness and spirituality and you would still feel empty inside.
* You can create strong relationships and find balance by making “daily deposits” and communicating intimately with the people you love.

POINT #2: Relationships are a Source of Power

* When you demonstrate that you love, honor and appreciate your loved

Today we’ll hear Cullen Talley, a stepdad from Baton Rouge, LA, discuss his experience as the stepdad of two girls.

We’ll cover everything from how Cullen met his daughters to navigating family transitions to his parenting role now that his girls are young adults.

We’ll also hear Cullen discuss what his commitment to his girls means to him—and how it has enriched his life.
POINT #1: Becoming a Stepdad is Rewarding, but Can Present Challenges

* Some stepdads find that younger children are more flexible and older children have a harder time accepting new family arrangements.
* Family transitions can be affected by how much stress a child carries regarding their biological parents’ relationship and their connection to their biological father.

POINT #2: Your Investment Will Pay Off

* Raising kids requires effort, time, love and strength, and you never really know if your "investme

Today we’ll explore "Being," the second element of our Core 4.

We’ll talk about what it means to be "spiritual" and discuss how different things, such as religion and "source", can give people guidance and power.

Finally, we’ll look at how meditation and journaling can help you to hear and understand your inner voice in less than one hour each day.
POINT #1: Being is About the Spiritual Aspects of Life

* "Spiritual" refers to whatever you believe it in that gives you guidance or power (religion, "source," etc.); you do not need to be a church-goer to be spiritual.
* Taking an hour out of your day to focus on your spirituality will help to give you energy and vitality and teach you to be a great leader (which you can pass to your kids).

POINT #2: Meditate Daily

* Performing at least 20 minutes of any type of meditation will help you learn to hear your inner voice.
* Th

Today we’ll explore "Body"—the first element of our Core 4—and what it means to live "The Warriors Way." We’ll talk about two simple things that you can do every day to take care of your body.

Finally, we’ll discuss how you can develop a routine that helps you grab power and feel energized, no matter where you are in your physical fitness journey.
POINT #1: Living "The Warriors Way" Is About Grabbing Power Every Day

* In order to be our best, it is critical for us to be honest about our physical fitness.
* Living "The Warriors Way" is not about being super fit or comparing yourself to others; it simply means getting power from each of the Core 4 (Body, Being, Balance and Business) every day.

POINT #2: Add Two Daily Actions to Your Routine

* Action #1: Drink a green smoothie to provide nutrition and keep you regular.
Action #2: Sweat every day to energize your body and find power.

Deepening the Discussion Living "The Warriors Way"


Today we’ll talk about what it means to want more for your family and explore the definition of "true success."

We’ll discuss how the Wake Up Warrior system will help you be your best by focusing on four key components of your life.

Finally, you’ll learn how living "The Warriors Way" can help to set a positive example for your kids.
POINT #1: Stepdad Success is about Wanting More for your Family

* Although my sporting and business career was full of adventure, fun and happiness, at times I felt lost and unsure of where my life was heading.
* I learned that sporting success and business success don’t represent true success – family is true success.

POINT #2: Stepdads Can be Leaders Raising Leaders

* I created Stepdad Success because it is important for me to see other stepdads develop their own leadership ability so they

Stepdads: Leaders Raising Leaders


Today we explore why Stepdad Success was created and find out how you can use your unique experiences to become the best possible leader for your kids.

This podcast will lay the foundation to help you thrive in all areas of your life.
POINT #1: Why Did I Create Stepdad Success?
Stepdad Success is about learning how to be a leader so you can raise a leader.

* Stepdads have a unique position in the parenting landscape and need a special community to help them learn, discuss ideas and overcome challenges.

POINT #2: Stepdad Success Comes from Being Your Best
Being a stepdad is a game of constant improvement.

* To be the best possible stepdad, you need to thrive in all areas of your life.
* There is a science behind Stepdad Success.

POINT #3: The Four "B’s"
Successful stepdads must focus on the four "B’":