All Things Dad Bryan Krup

Today’s topic is on how to grow and manage your career while not sacrificing your role as a father. I think many people can relate that it seems like a no-win situation nowadays – either work lots of hours and advance in your career OR thrive in your family life. And for most guys, this is a conflict. We all have this innate drive to succeed, to win, to be leaders. But, we also see our families and how they struggle when we are gone too much or emotionally depleted when we are home. We yearn to win in both arenas, but it isn’t exactly easy. 
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Change is just a part of life. But, that doesn't make it easy. In order to thrive, our families need fathers who can effectively lead changes, whether big or small. Maybe it's relocating, it's a new job, a new church, or a new school, change is change and can't be underestimated. 

In this episode, I give some helpful lessons learned over the years in how to navigate the changes your family will inevitably face. 

Here is a link to the assessment I referenced during the show that gives you a basic framework to know where you or your family naturally starts from when it comes to change: 
https://storefront.mhs.com/collections/csi
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In this special episode, I interview my father to hear some of his life story and learn some of his key lessons learned including: 
Focus on the good things in lifeBe a good steward Take your time Proactively manage your stress Enjoy! 
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Disciplining our kids can be tricky. Each kid is different and each situation is different. So how do we train up our kids in the way they should go while maintaining a healthy relationship? 

In this episode, I give you 3 guiding principles that have helped provide the foundation for my wife and I over the years in how we discipline our kids. 

1. Be clear. 
2. Be consistent. 
3. Be connected. 

I hope you find it helpful! 
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Connecting with our kids takes time, effort and intentionality. And it also requires a thorough look at how we are spending our time. In this episode I give you 9 ideas to help you start connecting with your kids. 
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In this episode, I talk with my good friend Marcus Mols about how to develop and maintain a solid community. 

When I became a dad, my family took first priority. But, even though my family is my first priority, doesn't mean I have to go at it alone. I've been learning the importance of surrounding myself with strong friends who I can support and who can help me be a better man. 

Here are some highlights:
Take time to understand your expectations - for yourself and othersThere are changing reasons and seasons for different friendships and communities If you sense a community or friendship isn't working out anymore, take time (a lot of time) to discern what's the right move Surround yourself with people that represent the kind of guy you want to be 
I hope you glean some wisdom from this conversation!
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