Dads Against the Narrative

22. The 2026 Blueprint: Wins, Losses, and the Art of "Keeping It Simple" with Devin Linder

Jack Nofel & Nate Feathers Season 1 Episode 22

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It’s time to cut through the noise and the empty resolutions. In this episode of Dads Against the Narrative, Jack Nofel and Devin Linder strip away the clichés of "New Year, New Me" to talk about what actually drives growth: Wins, Losses, and Mastering the Mundane.

We reflect on the highs and lows of 2025—from major family moves and health scares to business struggles and fitness injuries—and how every "loss" was just a lesson in disguise. If you’re tired of starting over every January, this episode is your wake-up call to stop resolving and start evolving.

In this episode, we cover:


• Win or Learn: Why your losses in 2025 are the fuel for your 2026 success.
• Mastering the Mundane: Why real growth happens in the boring, daily habits (clean your room, drink your water!).
• Marriage & Emotional Intelligence: How to stop competing with your wife’s emotions, hold space as a leader, and bring intimacy back to the forefront.
• The "Keep It Simple, Stupid" Rule: Stripping away the complexity of self-care and fatherhood to focus on the basics that work.
• Setting a Motto, Not a Resolution: Why you need a code to live by, not just a list of wishes.

This isn't about becoming a different person; it's about showing up as the man, father, and husband you were always meant to be. Let’s get to work.

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