Podcast 11 - Eat, Sleep, Poop

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of experience in parenting, particularly for first-time parents.

In the days following the arrival of my newest family member and future hunting partner, my son Viktor, I was reminded of something both obvious and strangely under-appreciated: experience matters enormously when raising a child. This should surprise no one. And yet, every first-time parent behaves as though the universe has unveiled a never-before-seen creature, operating by occult rules, requiring fresh panic for every noise. What experience gives you is confidence. The kind that lives in your hands. The kind your spouse feels without you saying a word, simply by watching you move without hesitation. Read full post here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodmenblueprint.substack.com

People in this episode

Host: Johann Arnason

Topics covered

• parenting
• experience
• confidence
• first-time parents
• family

Keywords

• parenting
• experience
• confidence
• first-time parents
• family

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