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🗓️ 14 August 2023
⏱️ 91 minutes
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Sean Patrick Flanery is an American actor, author, and martial arts practitioner. He has embraced transformative roles that have deepened his faith and allowed him to connect with his audience on a profound level. His broad achievements and credentials as an actor and entrepreneur are a testament to his dedication, hard work, and commitment to personal growth.
In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, Larry Hagner and Sean Patrick Flanery discuss their childhoods and the impact their parents had on their lives. They talk about the importance of having a supportive family and how it can shape a person's work ethic. Despite not having a lot growing up, Sean Patrick Flanery emphasizes that he never wanted for anything and had all the necessary tools to navigate life successfully. They also touch on the significance of attending sporting events and the role it played in their upbringing.
Wrestling is a sport that goes beyond physical strength and technique. It builds resilience and grit in individuals, teaching them valuable life lessons that can be applied both on and off the mat. Sean Patrick Flanery emphasizes that wrestling is not just another sport like tennis or basketball. It involves hand-to-hand combat, where a wrestler is pitted against another individual of the same size, weight, and age. The primal nature of wrestling creates a real-world application, where a wrestler realizes that they can be bested by someone their own age. This realization instills a sense of humility and a desire to improve.
Wrestling teaches individuals to make quick decisions and remain calm in chaotic situations. It instills resilience and grit, qualities that are essential for success in any aspect of life. The ability to think on your feet and maintain composure in high-pressure situations is a valuable skill that wrestlers develop through their training and competition.
As we wrap up this episode, remember that embracing failure is a vital part of personal development. Today, we delved into the significance of obstacles and setbacks in propelling us towards our goals, reminding us to continually strive for self-improvement. Consider adversity as a daily supplement, integral to growth and advancement. This wisdom holds particularly true in wrestling, where wins and losses are an inseparable part of the journey. Carry these insights with you as you forge your path forward.
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0:00.0 | Success is mere inches past the point where every billboard in sight tells you to turn around. |
0:06.8 | Right pass where logic tells you to quit. |
0:09.3 | Right pass that monolith called adversity. |
0:12.5 | It's on the extra mile and everything you do and want. |
0:16.4 | And this is where the tape is. |
0:19.7 | It's where the crowd is waiting. |
0:23.1 | That is a quote from my amazing guest today, Sean Patrick Flannery. |
0:27.4 | And today he comes on and talks about the life lessons he has learned from being a life-long martial artist. |
0:33.4 | Why it's important to fail and suck at things when we first start. |
0:38.0 | And what it means to have a deep relationship with God and being a part of something bigger than just man. |
0:46.2 | Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. |
0:48.8 | The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, leaders of families, and leaders of communities. |
0:55.2 | We will not only impact this generation of fathers, but the next generation as well. |
1:00.3 | The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor because of the amazing example that their fathers emulated for them. |
1:08.6 | We are here to change the world. |
1:10.8 | We are here to change relationships. |
1:13.1 | We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers so no man goes to their grave with regrets. |
1:19.8 | We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused intention, passion, purpose, and direction. |
1:28.0 | We are the Dad Edge and we're here to change the game. |
1:32.4 | What's up, gentlemen? Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. |
1:48.7 | I'm Larry Hegner, your host and founder of this podcast show and movement. |
1:52.2 | Hey, before we get started here, quick announcement on this year's Dad Edge Summit. |
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