From setting firm boundaries to climbing out of the pit we may have fallen into, Markus (aka Mr. Homemaker) taps into the US Army and Marine Corps to set standards for both push-ups and pull-ups. This episode reinforces the three-pronged approach to the journey toward being Fit 4 Fatherhood: Vision, Goals, and Habits - bringing together wisdom from leading authorities: Markus also explains the indispensable S-Curve model of progress in fitness and many areas of life: how to navigate the Valley of Despair and how to strategically adapt to the Point of Diminishing Returns. Drawing from Michae ..read more

Modern life often leaves us feeling pulled in multiple directions by competing demands and confused by competing narratives. But fret not, because we're embarking on a profound exploration guided by Markus (Mr. Homemaker), a seasoned husband and father with insights drawn from his diverse background in the military, national security sector, and business management consulting. Markus serves as our sage guide, drawing upon the wisdom of revered authorities such as Jocko Willink, acclaimed author of "Extreme Ownership," to illuminate the path towards optimal fatherhood fitness. Through his own ..read more

Join us as we reflect on the past two years, take stock of the state of our household, and look forward to the future. Stay tuned for more adventures to come. * #marriage, #homemaker, #family, #worklifebalance, #powercouple, #relationshipgoals, #newlyweds, #pregnant, #homeownership, #parenting ..read more

Join us as we reflect on the past two years, take stock of the state of our household, and look forward to the future. Stay tuned for more adventures to come. * #marriage, #homemaker, #family, #worklifebalance, #powercouple, #relationshipgoals, #newlyweds, #pregnant, #homeownership, #parenting ..read more

We continue our journey to  unravel the mysteries of "The Platinum Circle," a powerful tool that enables you to self-diagnose the limiting factors holding you back from realizing your goals and identify the best strategies and tools to address and overcome them. Additionally, we take a deep dive into the First Law of cultivating habits, exploring the art of designing a potent "Cue" that acts as a catalyst for performing the desired behavior. This crucial step in habit formation is often overlooked, and we're here to provide you with practical insights and actionable steps to ensure succe ..read more

Unravel the common pitfalls that hinder resolution success, drawing upon both conventional wisdom and authoritative research. Integrating insights from "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and the groundbreaking "Atomic Habits," we provide step-by-step, straightforward solutions from "Your Best Year Ever" by Michael Hyatt. This synthesized approach delivers the most valuable knowledge to equip listeners with the tools to achieve the greatest results. Tune in and discover how to navigate challenges, cultivate a resilient mindset, and make this year your most accomplished yet. * Atomi ..read more

? Crafting Joint Traditions ? Understand the importance of transitioning into joint traditions as a couple. Learn to prioritize your relationship over familial paradigms, drawing wisdom from "The Meaning of Marriage" by Timothy & Kathy Keller. ? Truth About Santa for Kids ? Explore diverse perspectives on introducing children to holiday traditions. Uncover nuances of child development from "Yardsticks" by Chip Wood, emphasizing the pivotal age of 8. ? Strengthen Your Bond ? Wrap up with key takeaways on understanding child development and aligning holiday traditions with long-term commit ..read more

Grappling with controversial case-studies in marriage and family life from Reddit. Posts being discussed are here: "Am I being unreasonable for not being head over heels at the idea of my husband going to a bachelor party in Vegas?" at https://www.reddit.com/r/Marriage/comments/107inml/am_i_being_unreasonable_for_not_being_head_over/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 "Husband takes frequent trips to Vegas without me. Have had enough. Do I have a right to be upset?" at https://www.reddit.com/r/Marriage/comments/10uwlmt/husband_takes_frequent_trips_to_vegas_without_me/?utm_s ..read more

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Please consider supporting the Mr. Homemaker Podcast at  https://www.patreon.com/Mr_Homemaker  and receive merchandise, benefits, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content for as little as $3 per month! *** >About This Episode<  In January 2022, as we began preparing to launch the Mr. Homemaker Podcast, Kristen and I recorded several conversations without a definite sense of if or when we would end up publishing them.  Some of that content was used for our Week Zero introduction of "The Road to Mr. Homemaker." The attached audio was one conversation that I found particu ..read more