Ep. 1 | Progress Over Perfection: Building Mental Fitness and Identity as a Founder Dad

As a Founder Dad, you’re juggling the relentless demands of your business while trying to be truly present for your family. It’s exhausting—physically present but mentally still working, grappling with dad guilt, and feeling like your joy is slipping away. In this episode, Shaun Tucker breaks down why chasing perfection is a losing game and why embracing progress rooted in your identity leads to sustainable growth. Drawing from his personal training background and health science, Shaun explains how developing mental fitness—not just motivation—helps you build habits that stick and refill your cup. You’ll learn why short-term pushes fail and how aligning change with who you are creates lasting performance both as a leader and a father. If you’re ready to shift from pressure and burnout toward high performance and true presence, this episode is for you. Visit shauntucker.com.au/retreat for exclusive resources for Founder Dads.