Who were your role models growing up, and who are they now? Many of us grow up looking up to famous people like our favorite athletes, but the types of role models we have change as we mature. You probably have role models in your life now, whether you consciously think of them as role models or not. In this episode, Jeremy and Doug discuss unconventional role models who helped them grow as men and fathers, and how you can find unconventional role models in your life.
Doug and Jeremy begin by discussing the role models that they had as children, from famous athletes to coaches to family friends. They move into discussing how the media shapes our role models, and how to pick healthier and more relevant people to draw inspiration from.
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[2:39] Today’s episode is about unconventional role models, specifically as they relate to becoming a man and a father. Doug says that he looked up to athletes growing up and gravitated toward coaches as he got older.
[4:46] Jeremy looked up to a close friend’s father growing up as he struggled to find calmness in his own home environment. In high school, Jeremy found role models in his coaches.
[11:42] Jeremy suggests that the role models we are encouraged to follow on TV aren’t as useful as real-life role models, particularly family men.
[14:33] Doug says that there are more influences on our children today than there were in his childhood in the age of social media.
[19:34] Jeremy says that the content-driven landscape we live in can present distorted images of our role models, and sometimes overexaggerates small missteps.
[24:42] Social media overexaggerates wealth, both in terms of its importance and the possibility that anyone can become wealthy. Doug is instilling a more realistic view of wealth in his children.
[27:29] Doug finds inspiration in people who have worked hard to master their craft. He values authenticity in his role models over perfection.
[32:21] Doug feels fortunate that he has a network of genuine and kindhearted people, both in his professional life and in his personal life.
[34:11] Jeremy suggests letting go of the types of role models we have as children, specifically in the form of famous athletes or celebrities. Instead, you can find inspiration in your friendships.
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