Episode 63 Dad UP! with Bryan Ward

In this episode, John talks with Bryan Ward - host of Dad Up Podcast, Vice President of Citizens Business Bank, US Marine Veteran, Basketball coach, featured guest on CNN/HLN, dad, and husband. Listen to this episode to learn more! EPISODE SUMMARY: [03:17] - Bryan's backstory [11:33] - Why he started Dad Up Podcast [14:55] - Podcast that Bryan never misses [16:21] - John's favorite podcast [18:50] - How to get 40% off on Jeff Brown's book [19:45] - Rewards and challenges of being a podcast host [21:47] - Why Bryan did not publish some of his interviews [22:45] - Why John did not publish certain interviews [26:31] - How Bryan helps fathers beyond the podcast [30:21] - What does a good dad look like? [31:53] - How to continue being a dad to older, self-sufficient, independent kids [35:55] - What Bryan does to improve relationships with his family [36:59] - The benefits of journaling [40:31] - The best time to journal NOTABLE QUOTES: "The best leaders are readers." "When you've unconditional love and quality time with your kids, then you're a rockstar dad." "You have to be there for your kids regardless of their age." "The most precious thing you have is your time because it is not renewable." PODCAST MENTIONED: Brothers On Law Podcast (https://brothersonlaw.com/) Jeff Knows Inc Podcast (https://www.jeffknowsinc.com/) Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (https://www.craiggroeschel.com/leadershippodcast) Brand You Podcast with Mike Kim (https://mikekim.com/brandyoupodcast/) BOOK MENTIONED: You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero (https://tinyurl.com/YouAreABadassBook) DIFFERENT EXAMPLES OF HELPFUL JOURNALS: GRATITUDE JOURNAL (https://journey.cloud/gratitude-journal/) SELF-REFLECTIVE JOURNAL (https://journey.cloud/reflective-journal) 5 YEAR JOURNAL (https://journey.cloud/five-year-journal) MORNING PAGES (https://journey.cloud/morning-pages) THE FIVE MINUTE JOURNAL (https://www.intelligentchange.com/blogs/read/the-five-minute-journal-questions) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://daduptribe.com/  https://www.facebook.com/bryan.ward.5245  https://www.instagram.com/daduppodcast  https://tinyurl.com/DadUpPodcast  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-ward-0653b821  https://twitter.com/daduppodcast  https://www.clubhouse.com/@daduppodcast CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@johnhulen  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen  EPISODE CREDITS Intro music provided by Tony Palacios - https://www.instagram.com/tonytonedog/  Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/