Dear Son, It's Bigger Than You | Ep 66 #fatherhood #legacy #parenting #familybusiness

Dear Son, It's bigger than you! Life is a series of choices. Some choices you make, and others are made for you. All of it is connected though, especially within a household. Every member of the family has a unique value to offer that dictates its legacy. Have you ever been curious about how successful families become household names? Johnson & Johnson, the Ford family and many others have created business empires that have survived and thrived for several generations. Do you think there was at least one generation that wanted to do something different? Perhaps, yes...perhaps, no. One train of thought suggests that the family business is mandatory, and everybody must work in it (for some period of time) without compromise. That sounds extreme. Maybe the ideas and principles of the family business were effectively woven into the family rhythm so seamlessly that each generation genuinely wanted to be part of the business when they became of age. To some, that may sound extreme as well. In this episode we discussed how communication, selflessness, and value are the critical pillars of a family's legacy. Further, we explored where the line between directing our children and guiding our children is drawn. Sometimes we do know better as parents. Other times we don't know enough, and our ceiling becomes theirs. Tread lightly. We learned quite about ourselves during this dialogue, and that’s typical. Hopefully, a point or two will prompt you to evaluate what's bigger than you in your home. We highly recommend that you consume the entire episode for the best results. Also, meet us in the comments or tag us with your opinion on social media via the links below. As always, we welcome your perspective. It takes a village. #daddyissues #accountable #blackfathers #fatherandson #parentingtips #betterparents #vulnerable Three takeaways from this discussion: 1. Have open conversations with your children about the family's business (or finances, budget, etc.) 2. Teach your children the importance of being selfless and how their actions (or inactions) contribute to the family's success. 3. Define what the family views as valuable and evaluate each member's role in creating value for the family. Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Follow the show: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcas Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. follow this podcast, 2. turn on auto-downloads, 3. give this show a 5-star rating, 4. leave a stellar written review, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Johns & Co Apparel: https://johnsandcompany.co Love Kisha J Studios: https://etsy.com/shop/LoveKishaJStudios Other social media: https://twitter.com/dearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast https://tiktok.com/podcast_pops The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Men. Better Fathers.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-son/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy