3178: The Cost of Being a Better Parent by Robert Brokamp with Get Rich Slowly on Financial Sacrifices

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🗓️ 15 June 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3178: Robert Brokamp reflects on the personal and financial sacrifices involved in striving to be a more present and intentional parent. His candid insights reveal how prioritizing family over productivity often leads to internal conflict, but also deeper fulfillment and self-awareness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/the-cost-of-being-a-better-parent/ Quotes to ponder: "The cost of being a better parent isn't just financial. It's emotional. It's logistical." "Being a better parent often means being a less 'productive' person in other areas of life." "I feel like I'm constantly choosing between being present with my kid and being present with my work." Episode references: The Whole-Brain Child: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697 The Opposite of Spoiled: https://www.amazon.com/Opposite-Spoiled-Raising-Children-Generosity/dp/0062247018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:22.0	The Cost of Being a Better Parent by Robert Brokamp with getrichslowly.org.
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