3 Harsh Truths I Learned My First Year as a Dad - #535

16 Oct 2026 · 12 min · Episode 1007 · Explicit

Episode 3 Harsh Truths I Learned My First Year as a Dad - #535

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In this solo episode, I share 3 profound lessons I learned from my first year of fatherhood, emphasizing identity shifts, the importance of presence, and how fatherhood acts as a mirror for personal growth.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: What Fatherhood Taught Me

02:28 Ego Has to Die

04:53 Children Absorb Your Baseline State

07:22 Time Flies Faster Than You Think

08:45 Small Moments Are the Most Important

09:15 The Value of Being Fully Present

09:41 Year One: Hard but Rewarding

10:12 Gratitude and Future Lessons

10:40 Final Thoughts: Show Up and Grow

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(Filmed on October 9th, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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