Daniel Pink's Act 3 - The Motivated Dad - Finding the source of what keeps us going as a Dad

Daniel Pink's Act 3 - The Motivated Dad - Finding the source of what keeps us going as a Dad

From Dad Space Podcast - for Dads by Dads by Dave Campbell

February 16, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 247

About this episode

Dave Campbell discusses motivation and intentionality in fatherhood, inspired by Daniel Pink's framework.

Episode 247 - Act 3 - The Motivated Dad - Finding the source of what keeps us going as a Dad In this third act of a four-part series inspired by Daniel Pink's insightful video on planning for 2026 (link in show notes), host Dave dives into motivation and becoming a more intentional dad this year. Drawing from Pink's framework, Dave reframes it specifically for fathers, urging us to adjust our inner operating system and embrace discomfort as a path to growth. Dave highlights the "85% rule": aim for goals where you succeed eight or nine times out of ten—not too easy, but with room for challenge and learning. Pick just one priority for 2026 instead of overwhelming yourself with dozens. Redefine discomfort—like the uncertainties of fatherhood—as on-the-job learning opportunities. He shares his own stretch: committing to 365 daily episodes on The How To Podcast Series, including a grueling 24-hour marathon recording on February 13-14. Practical tips include designing friction wisely (e.g., delete a distracting app to reclaim time), making public promises to one accountable person (avoid over-sharing on social to prevent backlash), and tracking small wins with victory laps to build…

People in this episode

Host: Dave Campbell

Topics covered

  • motivation
  • fatherhood
  • personal growth
  • intentional parenting
  • goal setting

Keywords

  • motivation
  • dad
  • intentional
  • goals
  • discomfort
  • growth
  • fatherhood

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