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My father is a great man. He raised me. He was present. He was there.
But there are 5 things about money he never taught me — and not because he didn't love me. Because nobody taught him either.
In this video, I share the 5 money lessons my 89-year-old father never taught me, and the 5 lessons I'm teaching my son and daughter so the cycle stops in our family line.
I killed $118,000 in debt without a six-figure salary. Most of that debt came from running my father's broken money playbook for 15 years before I knew it was broken.
Working dads — if your father never sat you down and taught you about money, this video is for you. We were raised by good men who didn't know. The cycle doesn't break by accident. It breaks because one man in the family line decides he's tired of running the same playbook.
Be that man.
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THE 5 THINGS MY FATHER NEVER TAUGHT ME:
1. How to invest
2. How to budget
3. How to defend a purchase
4. The difference between calculated risk and hope
5. That money is a tool — not a goal
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THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:
Write two lists.
LIST 1: 5 things my father never taught me about money
LIST 2: 5 things I'm going to teach my son
That second list is your legacy.
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WATCH NEXT:
🎥 The video that started this channel — "The 10-Second Rule I Learned After Taking My 89-Year-Old Father to the Bank"
["My 89 year Old Father at the Bank Taught Me Why Most Dads Stay Broke"}
https://youtu.be/im_vb6E_Y7U
🎥 The exact question that killed my $118K debt — "The 10-Second Rule That Stops Dads From Bleeding Money"
[lThe 10-Second Rule I Learned After Taking My 89-Year-Old Father To The Bank]
https://youtu.be/8IzCEe5TrWM
Build Better Dads
They Waited 4 Years To Throw Their Lives Away
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This conversation explores the tragic consequences of holding onto grudges and the cycle of violence that can ensue. It discusses the importance of family influence, personal responsibility, and the lessons learned from tragic choices. The speaker emphasizes the need for better role models and the impact of decisions on one's life and the lives of others.
takeaways
If somebody stripped you of your dignity, would you rebuild yourself?
Holding onto a grudge can lead to tragic consequences.
Violence often stems from unresolved anger and trauma.
Family influence plays a crucial role in how we handle adversity.
Real men protect their families without resorting to violence.
The collateral damage of poor choices affects more than just the individual.
Parents should not be friends but role models for their children.
Teaching children to handle anger is essential for their development.
The choices we make can have irreversible consequences.
Life may not give you a second chance after a wrong decision.
sound bites
"Real men protect their homes."
"You wrecked their car for what?"
"Stop being your kids' friends."
Chapters
00:00 The Consequences of Grudges
04:37 The Cycle of Violence and Revenge
09:07 Family Influence and Responsibility
12:59 Lessons from Tragedy and Choices
14:53 Building Better Role Models