Value is Undervalued | Ep 182 | The Dear Son, Show

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Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Value Is Undervalued: Gratitude, Access, and the Cost of Not Letting Go | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss how “value is undervalued,” using examples from family life, finances, and work. They reflect on valuing needs over wants, the difference between price and long-term value, and how experience and expertise are often dismissed out of pride. D shares project-managing the rebuild of his father’s home after a minor fire while navigating his father’s early dementia and difficulty letting contractors lead. They explore protecting access to good people, setting boundaries around unequal exchanges, and how damaged value doesn’t always return—comparing a repaired car’s diminished worth to relationships where apologies don’t guarantee reconciliation. They also mention upcoming Dear Son Network content, including “Unhinged,” and encourage viewers to support other network shows. 00:00 Gratitude Hits Different 00:37 Show Intro and Check In 02:00 Family Updates and Milestones 04:10 Value Versus Price 06:46 Respecting Others Values 08:16 Undervaluing Experience 10:53 Rebuilding Dads House 13:16 Letting Go of Control 18:10 Access Is a Season 21:32 Protecting Dreams and Opportunity 23:06 Toolbox Value Shift 24:03 Humility And Motives 25:33 Protect Your People 28:25 Fair Exchange Boundaries 31:20 Paying For Expertise 32:01 Car Crash Value Lesson 35:19 Saturation And Brain Picking 38:16 Apologies And Trust Loss 40:51 Standards And Spillover 45:57 Network Updates And Signoff. #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishaj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy