Focused Purpose

You blew up. They went quiet. Now what?

We all have those moments as dads—when the stress boils over, the voice gets too loud, and then guilt hits before we have even left the room.

What if the most powerful thing you could do next… was apologize?

In today’s Focused Fool, I’m sharing the story of a bedtime meltdown, the inner tug-of-war over saying “I’m sorry,” and what happened when I finally did.

It didn’t make me weak.
It made us stronger.

If you’ve ever wondered how to repair the moments you regret—this one’s for you.

Focused Insights

Curated recommendations to challenge your thinking, inspire action, or simply make you pause and reflect.

•  Parents Magazine

  “7 Effective Ways to Apologize to Your Kids - And Why It Matters”

• DAD.CEO

  “Understanding Parental Burnout”

• Focus On The Family

  “How Dads Can Connect With Their Children”

Focused Partners

Is pushing kids to get good grades the fastest way to raise successful children?

Surprisingly, the answer is NO.

Focusing solely on academics makes up just a small part of what truly nurtures a child's self-belief and independence.

So what's the real game changer in raising unstoppable kids?

It’s all about getting them to learn critical life skills.

Did you know skills like problem-solving, creativity, financial literacy and resilience make the difference between those who succeed and those who struggle later in life?

This is way more impactful than just pushing for good grades.

Unfortunately, many parents waste hundreds of dollars every month on tutors and academic programs focusing only on rote learning.

While adding tremendous amounts of stress to young kids.

Smart parents are discovering this simple solution to spark their child's fire for self-driven achievement, raising confident leaders fast.

Focused Action

Every month, The Focused Fool brings you a series of Focused Actions—practical, bite-sized steps designed to help you grow as a father, husband, and man. Each month follows a specific theme, broken down into 12 structured actions (3 per week) that build on each other over the course of the month.

These actions are designed to be simple, achievable, and impactful, helping you establish new habits, strengthen relationships, and refine your personal leadership. Whether you follow the entire series or just a few steps, each action is a stepping stone toward becoming the man you want to be.

This month’s theme: Presence—Building intentional time with your kids and spouse.

Practice Active Observation

• Action: Spend time observing your child or spouse without distraction—write down things you notice about them that you might overlook in daily life.

• Prompt: What did you learn from simply observing and not directing?

Focused Wonder

Focused questions designed to spark meaningful dialogue—whether at the dinner table, during a car ride, or at bedtime. Use these questions to build trust, curiosity, and laughter in your relationships.

Do you remember a time I got really upset—what do you wish I had done instead?

Focused Motion

Curated videos to help make you think, to motivate, or to just laugh.