Be A Successful Dad Blog

A blog designed to help Dads be the best version of themselves for their families!

  • Refocus your Energy

    Refocus your Energy

    Energy Drains We all have things that suck energy from us. The list goes on. These are all things that drain our energy. We need to refocus our energy on what truly matters. Refocusing Energy We need to take back our time and our energy. We need to focus on things that matter in life.

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  • Take a Break

    Take a Break

    Sometimes we all just need to take a break. It’s been a bit since I’ve blogged. But I needed a break. Writing gives me life. It is also draining. It takes a lot of energy to write constantly. It’s a lot of writing and thought dumping and I needed a break. It doesn’t change who

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  • Top 5 Traits of A Successful Dad

    Top 5 Traits of A Successful Dad

    Many things make dads successful… Becoming a parent is easy — becoming a great one is the real challenge. Being a great or successful parent takes discipline, hard work, tough conversations, and love. Below are my top 5 things that embody a successful dad and parent: 1) Work Hard It doesn’t matter if you stay

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  • The Power of Nostalgia and Growth From It

    The Power of Nostalgia and Growth From It

    Every now and then, I catch myself drifting back 10 or 15 years. For me this is a song by Good Charlotte or a 1998 Gold Toyota Camry. For you it could be: A song, a certain smell, or an old photo that pops up on social media. And just like that, I’m there again—living

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  • Prayer. Because we don’t know all the answers.

    Prayer. Because we don’t know all the answers.

    As a Dad, I’m reminded daily that I don’t have all the answers. That’s when I realize I need help beyond what I can give myself. I know a lot of the answers to my children’s philosophical questions. For instance: Why is the sky blue? I’ll answer technically with: “Because the Sun’s rays get refracted

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  • Balancing Career Ambitions with Family Time — Is It Really Possible?

    Balancing Career Ambitions with Family Time — Is It Really Possible?

    How do some dads rise through the ranks, start businesses, or earn six figures while still coaching Little League and being present at dinner? That’s the question. And the answer might surprise you. The Real Struggle If you’re a dad, you’ve felt this tension. On one side, your family needs you. They need your time,

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