Today's guest is Patrick PitmanWe go deep talking about:Patrick's immediate transition from college into fatherhoodPatrick's deep wisdom on connecting with our kids at any age, which I sum up as "intentional indirectness"Involving ourselves with our children and passing on our work ethic to themThe difficulty of raising teenagers when there is a rift between the two of you, and how Patrick used a 5000 mile road trip to repair a ruptureThe importance of collecting information before giving instructionsWhy we must gain the respect of our kids, How to start conversations that are tricky but necessary,Becoming aware of our children's unique gifts and supporting them to the fullest extent possible,Trusting the process, not the outcome, and Creating and raising a generation of self-starters.Patrick Pitman became a father some 25 years ago, and became an entreprenur soon thereafter. In the time since, he's kept four children and assorted businesses alive through thick and thin. His wife gets some credit. Patrick loves dogs, and has learned the difference between dog behavior training and being in loving relationship with human children; something that once confused him. Patrick also loves jiu jitsu. In that practice, he learned that almost any rough day at home or the office can be remedied with a good roll on the mat. Out of his head, and into his body!Today he helps ecommerce companies get unkinked in their marketing and customer service operations - working alonside his daughters -- in Austin Texas.Mentioned on this episode:Growing Human KindnessFour Thousand WeeksMemos from the Head OfficeHold on to Your KidsFind Patrick online at:https://ebusinessbrands.com/—-Welcome to the Dad.Work Podcast!It's my goal every episode to help dads suffer less, love more, and parent confidently.We'll be diving into mindfulness practices, healing trauma, conscious parenting, natural living, compassionate communication, the spiritual aspect of fatherhood, and more.There are a lot of amazing teachers and guides who help men become more aware and conscious, but there's not a lot of resources for men who are both fathers and interested in a mindful exploration of consciousness and improvement.This podcast aims to help bridge that gap.Resources, Links, Show Notes:https://dad.work/pod/Get our Free 14-Day Better Man, Better Dad Email Series:https://dad.work/email/Join one of our Men’s Groups for Dads and be seen, heard, supported, and challenged by a group of other fathers who have your back unconditionally:https://dad.work/group/