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Aug 6 9 tweets 2 min read
I used to believe teen daughters were a nightmare...then I had one and realized it’s bs societal programming

Lead your home, your daughter will follow 🧵 Image 1/ The vibe of your home starts with you

Your energy sets the tone for everyone else.

If your wife is "off" or your kids have a bad day, YOU still control the atmosphere
Aug 2 12 tweets 3 min read
Use the WRONG words, your children SUFFER...

Use the RIGHT language, your kids THRIVE...

Saying "I love you" is obvious...

10 things your kids need to hear, at every stage of life 🧵 Image 1/ "Thank you for being YOU"

Celebrate their uniqueness...

Help them flourish into the person they are meant to be
Jul 3 46 tweets 4 min read
Every man wants quick, impactful ways to level up at being a dad...

Here are 70 weapons-grade insights, categorized to help you get better fast

Don't bookmark.

Invest your love and time. Absorb. Consider. Apply 🧵 Image Discipline & Boundaries

1/ Follow through on what you say: "We’re leaving the playground if you don’t stop"...mean it or they will stop listening to you
Jun 2 13 tweets 2 min read
27 Weapons Grade Parenting Tips

Everyone says “these just work”

Absorb them in 2 minutes and upgrade your Paternal Arsenal 🧵 Image 1/ Give them a "heads up”

5 minutes until bedtime or 10 minutes before leaving the playground...because nobody likes abrupt endings

2/ Look at the world more through their eyes
Apr 10 12 tweets 3 min read
Too many kids grow up without a real father...

Not because he left—but because he wasn’t truly "there"

How to make sure YOUR kids never feel that void 🧵

1/ Don’t be a drunk Image Too many dads overdo it—especially around their kids.

What if there's an emergency?

It doesn't mean you can't have a drink, but set a good example with boundaries and self-control
Apr 2 23 tweets 4 min read
21 "Elite Caliber" Parenting Tips (short & simple)

Everyone tells me these "just work"

They will benefit your family too 🧵 Image From birth, talk to them as if they are little adults who understand you.
Mar 25 13 tweets 2 min read
27 Weapons Grade Parenting Tips

Absorb them in 2 minutes and upgrade your Paternal Arsenal 🧵 Image 1/ Give them a "heads up": 5 minutes until bedtime or 10 minutes before leaving the playground...because nobody likes abrupt endings

2/ Look at the world more through their eyes
Mar 12 12 tweets 3 min read
Use the WRONG words, your children SUFFER...

Use the RIGHT language, your kids THRIVE...

Saying "I love you" is obvious...

10 things your kids need to hear, at every stage of life 🧵 Image 1/ "Thank you for being YOU"

Celebrate their uniqueness...

Help them flourish into the person they are meant to be
Mar 3 38 tweets 3 min read
You want quick, impactful tips to level up your Dad game...

Here are 47 "weapons-grade" insights you can absorb in 3 minutes

No need to bookmark- read once, and they're locked in your Paternal Arsenal🧵 Image Discipline & Boundaries

1/ Follow through on what you say: "We’re leaving the playground if you don’t stop"...mean it or they will stop listening to you
Feb 26 11 tweets 2 min read
Lazy fathers raise fragile children...

They will struggle—and it will be on you.

The good news- stepping up doesn’t take much effort

Here’s how to lead your kids and show them the way 🧵 Image 1/ Start with your words

Use language that build confidence:

- Great attempt, keep going
- Keep working hard
- Its OK because you gave your best and persevered

Praise effort over results. Teach them that persistence is what truly matters
Feb 13 22 tweets 3 min read
Turning 47 soon, and I see life completely differently than I did at 27.

Here’s what I wish I knew back then 🧵

1/ Being a present father is the highest form of masculinity Image 2/ Compounding is indeed the 8th wonder of the world

Not just for money but for relationships, knowledge & health

Small actions and investments snowball to big things
Jan 30 16 tweets 3 min read
My biggest fear is not being around for my children

Here's what I do to give myself the best chance at a long fruitful life 🧵

1/ Bloodwork: what gets measured gets managed Image Every ~6 months, I get labs that include:

Lipids
Hormones
Methylation
Inflammation
Insulin resistance & Metabolism
CBC
Metabolic Panel

The results drive actionable feedback
Jan 15 11 tweets 2 min read
I took 6 kids to the theme park by myself.

The reactions from friends:

"Did you drop them off and go to the bar?" 😆
"You must be exhausted!"
"Your wife owes you!"

Here's what they don't get🧵 Image Most comments were jokes (these are good folks)...but it shows how many people view parenting:

• Exhausting
• Stressful
• Something you "have" to do

Truth is, I had an AMAZING time

And I can’t wait to do it again... Image
Jan 10 12 tweets 3 min read
Use the WRONG words—break your child’s confidence...

Use the RIGHT words—build it for LIFE

Saying 'I love you' is obvious…

10 things your kids NEED to hear—at every stage of life 🧵 Image 1/ "Thank you for being YOU"

Celebrate their uniqueness...

Help them flourish into the person they are meant to be
Jan 6 13 tweets 2 min read
Raise a child without boundaries and you invite a lifetime of chaos—both for you and their future

18 discipline tactics, delivered rapid-fire🧵 Image 1/ Use natural consequences: Forgot homework? Let them face the teacher. Didn't wear a jacket? They’ll learn from the weather

2/ Let them argue their case (respectfully). It teaches negotiation and critical thinking
Jan 3 9 tweets 2 min read
A Father isn't just the CEO of the family....he's also:

• The Coach
• The Dictator
• The Jester
• The Friend
• The Teacher
• The Protector

How to embody and master each role🧵 Image 1/ The Coach

In their early years, you’re the guide

You teach them to walk, talk, and navigate the world

Patience is your superpower. Encouragement is your strategy

Every lesson sets the foundation for their future
Dec 27, 2024 38 tweets 3 min read
You need quick, impactful tips to level up your Dad game over this holiday break…

Do not bookmark these 47 weapons grade insights- read them in 3 minutes and get them in your Paternal Arsenal now🧵 Image Discipline & Boundaries

1/ Follow through on what you say: "We’re leaving the playground if you don’t stop"...mean it or they will stop listening to you
Dec 6, 2024 10 tweets 2 min read
"You’ll achieve much more by being consistently reliable than by being occasionally extraordinary"

Sahil Bloom's grandfather said this to him- and I couldn't agree more

Here's how I'm teaching my kids The Art of Reliability 🧵 1/ Say it, then DO IT

- If I say, “We’ll play catch in 10 minutes,” we do it

- If I say, “Let’s get ice cream tomorrow,” we go get it

- If I warn, “If you keep that up, we’re leaving the playground,” we pack up and leave

- If I miss- I own it and apologize
Nov 30, 2024 14 tweets 2 min read
In the chaos of daily life, family bonds can quietly fade...

Building a STRONG FAMILY doesn't happen by accident- it takes intention, purpose, and care

Here are some often overlooked ways to deepen your connection 🧵 Image Consistent Thoughtfulness

- Would you like a bite of my dessert?
- I'm stopping at the store, can I get you anything?

Every day presents opportunities to show you care in small, meaningful ways..

Are you modeling this in your Family?
Nov 27, 2024 16 tweets 3 min read
Lame hosts throw forgettable parties...

Being a great host isn’t just about entertaining—

It’s about building connection, leadership, generosity, and teamwork WITHIN YOUR FAMILY

12 tips to create great experiences for guests & life lessons for your kids 🧵 Image 1/ All hands on deck

Partner with your wife(don’t leave it all to her)

Kids get involved in set up, clean up, and greetings

Your children will watch and learn teamwork, responsibility, and pride in creating something together…so lead by example 👇
Nov 25, 2024 39 tweets 4 min read
You want quick, impactful tips to level up your Dad game...

Here are 47 "weapons-grade" insights you can absorb in 3.5 minutes

No need to bookmark- read once, and they're in your Paternal Arsenal🧵 Image Discipline & Boundaries

1/ Follow through on what you say: "We’re leaving the playground if you don’t stop"...mean it or they will stop listening to you