I used to think that providing for my family meant being available to my clients 24/7, even when I was a thousand miles away from the office. I remember sitting in a shaded room in Mexico while my wife, the step kids, and my parents were out by the pool playing a game. I could hear their laughter through the wall—it was loud, messy, and full of life. But all I could feel was the vibration of my phone in my pocket. My real estate business was exploding, and I was terrified that if I didn't answer every single text or lead right then, it would all disappear. I stayed in that other room, hunched over my laptop, snapping at anyone who walked in because the "noise" was breaking my focus. I wasn't in Mexico. I was in a mental prison of my own making. When I finally emerged for dinner, I was drained and distant. I wasn't the fun dad or the present husband; I was a ghost. The breaking point came when my family looked at me and said, "If you aren't actually going to be here with us, we just won't invite you next time." It felt like a gut punch because I realized I was winning at work but losing the very people I was working for. I learned that a King who isn't present in his own Kingdom eventually loses his seat at the table. We tell ourselves we are doing it for them, but if we aren't careful, we sacrifice the relationship on the altar of the "hustle." True discipline isn't just about working hard; it’s about the discipline of turning it off. It’s about realizing that our presence is the most valuable currency we have. Being a brother in this forge means holding each other accountable to not just build wealth, but to build a home where people actually want us to stay. 1. Where are you "in the other room" mentally even when you are physically home? 2. What is the one work habit you need to kill so your family actually feels your presence? Your action today: Use the Family Council Meeting tool. Sit down with your inner circle for 10 minutes, put the phones in another room, and ask them how you can be more present this week.

Quick one for the dads in here - something I’ve been seeing a lot lately, and maybe it’ll help someone. Men always talk about wanting to “get fitter,” “lose the belly,” or “sort themselves out”…but when you’re a dad, it’s not really about a six pack. it’s about having the energy to play with your kids without feeling wrecked,being able to handle stress without snapping,and setting the example you want your kids to follow one day. Over the last few years, something clicked for me:It’s much easier to stay consistent when you stop trying to train like your 20-year-old, free-time version of yourself…and start training like a dad with limited time, responsibilities, and a real life. Here are the 3 things that made the biggest difference for me: 1️⃣ Keep it simple - full body 3x per week beats any “bro split.”Short, efficient sessions with the main movements (push, pull, squat, hinge, carry).You stay stronger, fitter, and more consistent with less time. 2️⃣ Protein & steps are the dad cheat codes.If you do nothing else…eat protein with each meal and hit 7-10k steps a day. Energy goes up, hunger goes down, stress improves. 3️⃣ Don’t chase motivation. Build habits that don’t rely on it. Kids get sick. Work gets busy. Sleep gets broken.Motivation disappears fast - habits keep you moving.Even 15 minutes counts. If this helps even one dad here get moving again, class.We’re all trying to be better for our families, and sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest impact. Curious - what’s the one thing you struggle with most when it comes to staying consistent as a dad?Drop it below… might help someone else reading too.

Hey Zac 👋 Thanks so much for the warm welcome — I’m really happy to be invited to this group, which I’m sure will be absolutely valuable to so many men. I work as a psychotherapist in England and also run a group of children’s homes for children who have suffered the effects of trauma. I’m looking forward to being part of the conversations here and making a difference together for ourselves, our families, and the wider world. 🙌

Hello all im Scott I have 3 kids twin boys 10 and an awesome daughter 6 2 X wife's and a baby momma i despise the system haven't met a lawyer in can trust but I keep God first im also a licensed foster parent due to my extensive exposure to false CPS accusations i hope everyone here exceeds their goals it can happen...

Something I realised a while back - kids don’t just listen to what we say, they copy what we see us do. I used to tell my kids to be confident, patient, and kind… but when I was rushing around, glued to my phone, or stressing over small things, that’s what they were learning instead. Now I focus less on the “lessons” I talk about, and more on how I live them. If I want them to: 👉 Be kind - I show it. 👉 Be healthy - I move and eat well. 👉 Be calm - I slow down, even when life’s hectic. The shift was massive - less pressure, more presence. What’s one thing you’ve changed in yourself that’s had a positive ripple effect on your kids? 👇