Dad as mentor

Inspiring dads everywhere!

My son has found his sporting passion in weight lifting. He has his sights set fairly high and certainly puts in the required commitment to get where he wants to go. As well as self belief and self discipline he has a secret weapon up his sleeve. An awesome mentor named Craig.

Craig represented and medalled for Australia in the Commonwealth games and after 20 years of competitive lifting has retired and turned his attention to coach a small group of aspiring lifters.

To see how Craig mentors his protegé is inspiring. He believes in them. He devotes two evenings a week of his own time to them. He is a role model for them in his own discipline as a personal training and fitness instructor. He knows what it takes to be a champion and he is willing to invest in the lives of others so they to can have their day in the sun.

As a dad you welcome the input of other quality men or women as mentors in your child’s life. You appreciate that their teacher, sports coach or other mentor figure adds to the foundation you have laid.

As dads we have so much wisdom collected through our life from relationships, friendships , business, different jobs and from books we have read. Also from seminars we have attended and from our travels and projects we have undertaken as well from people we have met. You could probably write a book on all your experiences and the wisdom you have accumulated.

In my book there is a chapter dedicated to imparting wisdom to our children. Among the many roles we have in our child’s life is the role of mentor. Seeing our children’s potential, believing in them and providing consistent wisdom and guidance is all part of the privilege of being a dad.

Never underestimate your own wisdom. Be wise about how and when you impart your wisdom. Remember that if you are spending regular time one on one with each of your children, opportunities for you to invest your wisdom through conversation will present themselves to you.

The Good Dads GREAT DADS book is being received by many dads in Australia tomorrow as part of their Father’s day gift. The book is being set up on channels around the world and will be available to you dads (and mothers) in the next week or two. They will be available in books shops before too long as well. You can order your book from your local bookstore. Or email us at gooddadsgreatdads@gmail.com for your copy.