If your life feels off, it’s probably because you’re succeeding in the wrong direction.

You’re not lazy.

You’re not broken.

But you might be chasing the wrong metrics.

A thread for high-performing men who feel strangely unfulfilled 🧵 You’re checking all the boxes:

• Good job
• Decent money
• House in a good zip code
• You work out (when you can)

But it still feels like something’s off.

Like you’re behind on everything.

Like there’s no time to breathe.

How to Control Your Temper as a Dad (Without Bottling It Up)

Every dad loses his temper sometimes.

Work stress.
Messy house.
Kids pushing buttons.

But blowing up doesn’t make you a better leader—it makes you a ticking time bomb.

Here’s how to stay calm, in control, and lead with strength: 🧵👇 Recognize Your Triggers

You don’t just “randomly” explode.

Certain situations set you off:
— Disrespectful tone
— Constant interruptions
— Chaos after a long day

Identify these triggers so you can prepare for them.

How to Be a Present Dad in a Distracted World

Most dads want to be present. But between work, stress, and screens, it’s easy to zone out.

Here’s how to actually show up for your kids every day (without quitting your job or giving up your own goals): 🧵 1. Put Your Phone Away
Your kids notice when you’re half-listening. Create no-phone zones—dinner time, bedtime, and playtime.

A few minutes of undivided attention means more than hours of half-distracted time.

Most men are overwhelmed.

Work, family, fitness, finances—you're pulled in a dozen directions.

The solution isn’t balance. It’s alignment.

Here’s how to structure your life to stop drowning and start thriving: 🧵👇 1. Prioritize with Precision

Forget trying to "do it all." Identify your 3 core priorities for this season of life. If it's family, career, and health—everything else is secondary.

Most men try to balance work, family, and fitness.

But the most "dialed in" men integrate them.

Here’s how to build a life where success at work, being a great dad, and staying in top shape all work together instead of against each other. 🧵👇 1️⃣ Think in Systems, Not Silos
Most guys treat work, family, and fitness as competing priorities. That’s why they constantly feel behind.
Instead, connect them:
• Get your best thinking done on runs or walks.
• Train early so you have energy for your kids.
• Use lessons from fatherhood to lead better at work.

Everything feeds everything.

Most dads focus on what they can give their kids.

But the best dads focus on who their kids become.

Here are 10 powerful ways to raise kids with character, confidence, and grit. 🧵👇 Model the values you want to see.
Kids don’t listen to what you say—they watch what you do.
Live with integrity, work hard, and treat others with respect.

Dialed In Men don't just live intentionally--they set their kids up to thrive.

Here are 10 timeless lessons every dad should teach his kids to build character, resilience, and purpose. 🧵👇 1. Keep Your Word

Say what you mean. Do what you say. So few people do these days. Trust is earned by consistently showing up and following through.

Most people are terrible at salary negotiation.

But what if I told you that a few hours of preparation and an uncomfortable five-minute conversation could dramatically increase your future earnings?

Here’s a thread chock full of tips to increase your next offer.

👇👇👇 First, know that your salary negotiation has an outsized influence on what your compensation is and that compensation is not limited to money.

Also, a $5,000 increase compounds over time.

Over the next 10 years, the value of a $5,000 a year extra salary is close to $100K gross.