172: The Transformative Nature of Fatherhood

"I'm curious about how to apply the lessons that I'm learning right now to what I'm going through."
"Your responsibility is your family."
"You're always going to be his hero."
"We provide rules to live by. How do you treat people? How we navigate through life. Give them enough reasons because my wife and I are going to be different in some aspects."
"We're just trying to give them as many options as we're with, and then they're going to learn from there until they get to the pins, which is basically the things that they can't, they want to do in life and want to attempt or want to accomplish and just allow them to be themselves."
"There's a lot of serendipitous things that happen during this, which is why I keep the things that I keep."

In this episode of the Young Dad podcast, Jay and Demond discuss their experiences as fathers and the lessons they have learned along the way. They talk about the importance of being present and involved in their children's lives, as well as the challenges and joys of fatherhood. Demond reflects on his transition into his 50s and the curiosity he has about applying the lessons he has learned to his life. They also discuss the impact of becoming a father at different ages and how it has shaped their paths. Demond shares his thoughts on the responsibilities of being a father and the importance of learning from his children. They also touch on the mistakes they have made as fathers and the growth that comes from them. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative nature of fatherhood and the ongoing journey of learning and growth. In this conversation, Demond shares his perspective on parenting and his journey to the WWE. He emphasizes the importance of providing rules and guidance to children while also allowing them to be themselves. Demond also discusses his path to the WWE, starting with his decision to pursue professional wrestling after college. He shares stories of his experiences in OVW and interacting with wrestlers like Shelton Benjamin and Vince McMahon. The conversation concludes with Demond offering advice to young fathers, highlighting the need to adapt to each child and be patient with oneself.

Takeaways
Being present and involved in your children's lives is crucial as a father.
Fatherhood brings both challenges and joys, and it is a transformative experience.
Transitioning into a new phase of life, such as turning 50, can bring about curiosity and reflection.
Becoming a father at different ages can shape one's path and priorities.
Mistakes are inevitable as a father, but they provide opportunities for growth and learning. Provide rules and guidance to children while allowing them to be themselves.
Adapt to each child's needs and learn from them.
Follow your passion and pursue your dreams.
Interact with and learn from experienced professionals in your field.
Be patient with yourself and embrace the learning process.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Business Shoutouts
01:58 Curiosity and Reflection on Personal Growth
04:26 Becoming a Dad Later in Life
07:43 The Importance of Being Present and Involved
11:52 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth
23:46 Navigating Fatherhood and Providing Guidance
28:27 Interacting with Wrestling Legends and Vince McMahon
30:46 Adapting Parenting Styles to Each Child
32:46 The Importance of Patience and Self-Forgiveness

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