Mark Bell – Joe Finegan – Kala Springer
Raising boys in these male-unfriendly times takes a plan. Mark Bell discusses his approach to raising boys into strong capable men. PLUS There is only one real super food. And its NOT plant based. It’s beef and here’s why. Get Certified Piedmontese beef for 25% OFF at http://shrnetwork.biz/SAVE25 and use code SHR
Show Notes:
[2:36] Mark’s biggest influence as a father.
- His dad and grandpa.
[8:50] Does Mark have any non-negotiable rules?
- He doesn’t care if his son plays games all day as long has his responsibilities come first.
[11:48] Is there any necessary skills for boys to develop?
- Being around men to learn how to be a man.
- How to treat people and responsibilities.
[14:30] When is aggression appropriate?
- Aggression, yes. Violence, no.
- Aggression without logic doesn’t accomplish much.
[34:35] How to handle boys seeking autonomy during puberty.
[41;35] Did mark’s view of his dad change after he had kids?
- Yes, he didn’t realize how much of a sacrifice that he made at his job.
- Gave up the right to climb the corporate ladder.
[53:00] The importance of discussing death.
- Death isn’t so scary. It is the dying that people worry about.
- Value your life while you have it.
[58;44] How does Mark want his kids to finish the sentence: “My father was….”?
- Someone who marched to the beat of his own drum.
[1:17:48] Beef has vitamin C in it.
- You could possibly eat it everyday and not develop a nutritional deficiency.
[1:20:10] Beef is a sustainable food.
