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181 videosHow To Have A F*ck You Family
Pat builds on Chris Williamson’s idea of a “F*ck You Family” and explores the freedom that can come from commitment, purpose, and a strong family life.
Chris Williamson has almost everything
Using a clip of Chris Williamson, Pat reflects on how accepting that you’re enough can help you receive love and appreciate the life you already have.
A Fathers Guide to Woodfire French Fries
Pat walks through how he makes French fries over a wood fire.
A fathers silent video walkthrough for making quince paste
A silent cooking walkthrough that shows Pat turning quince into quince paste.
Fun story for those who like stories. #shorts
Pat tells the story of meeting a fellow surfer at a CrossFit seminar and how a custom Robert August longboard came into his life.
Catch the full conversation on my YouTube Channel #shorts
A podcast excerpt about keeping purpose, close relationships, and adventure in view alongside financial success.
I win! After her pottery class, I scoured Craigslist and found 2 wheels and 2 kilns for just $400.
Pat shares the story of finding secondhand pottery equipment to support his wife’s new interest in making dishes for their home.
The Weight of Fatherhood: Achieving True Freedom #TheFathersGuild #HerosJourney #Fatherhood #shorts
Pat explains why accepting the weight of fatherhood is central to the sense of freedom he describes in his family framework.
Life is just one big series of challenges, so why not start the training in the living room? #shorts
Pat uses playful living-room challenges to give his kids practice trying hard, winning, and losing gracefully.
Communal active work does wonders for well being. Stop being miserable. Start moving. 🛠️🤝 #shorts
Pat encourages men to consider how active, hands-on work alongside other people might change the way they spend their leisure time.
Raising a Leader: When He Tells ME How to Do It! 😂❤️ #Fatherhood #shorts
Pat shares a moment when his child confidently tells him how to do something and reflects on watching him find his own voice.
Raising Kids Through Adventure Lessons From an Adventurous Father #fatherhood #podcast #shorts
Pat highlights Erich Leidums’s perspective on giving children a childhood with outdoor adventure and room to build skills.
Learning, Growing Loving Through the Chaos of Dad Life #fatherhood #parenting #marriage #shorts
Pat reflects on the joy of learning how to handle the demands of fatherhood and marriage without losing sight of the people he loves.
Saying yes to adventure saying yes to memories with your kids #fatherhood #Adventure #shorts
Pat credits his wife with nudging him to say yes to travel, hikes, and spontaneous beach days with their children.
Best buddies and rivals priceless memories from our world trip #fatherhood #parenting #shorts
Pat shares a favorite clip from his family’s 2017 world trip and laughs about the rivalry his sons still have.
Let Them Explore Nature Adventures Build Strong, Happy Kids #adventure #parenting #shorts
Pat encourages families to get outdoors and give kids room to explore, get muddy, and learn from the terrain around them.
10 years collecting tools now theyre finally ready to use them with me #lucky #forge #shorts
Pat shares the payoff of collecting tools for years and waiting until his boys were ready to ask to work with him at the forge.
Still amazed she saw something in 24-year-old me. Shes incredible. #love #marriage #shorts
Pat shares his gratitude for Taz and reflects on how lucky he feels that she took a chance on him when they first met.
Who am I to speak on fatherhood? Maybe just a guy who really loves being a dad. #shorts
Pat explains why loving fatherhood and wanting to share what works in his family led him to speak about it.
Anybody else have a similar dynamic? #love #marriage #husbandlife #husbandduties #shorts
Pat shares a funny exchange with his wife about housework and remembers what he will do differently for her plants next time.
I got lucky. #HusbandAndWife #Blessed #ParentLife #shorts
Pat reflects on how fortunate he feels in his marriage and in the family life he and his wife share.
This little guy gets involved in everythingsometimes too much! #Parenting #Fatherhood #shorts
Pat shares how eager his youngest is to join in what he and his wife are doing and the care that takes when he tries too much.
12 short years later #grateful #love #fatherhood #parenting #shorts
Pat looks back on 12 years of life with his boys and reflects on the family and sibling relationships that have grown in that time.
Marriage isnt a competition its an infinite game. Play to keep the game going. #shorts
Pat uses the idea of an infinite game to talk about supporting each other, communicating, and building a marriage worth continuing.
So very thankful for this and didnt think I would be. Having 4 kids helps with the stacking #shorts
Pat describes unexpectedly enjoying the work of stacking firewood with his four kids as they get ready for winter.
Nesting is realmy wifes house projects are a fun part of every baby journey! #parenting #shorts
Pat looks back on the house projects Taz took on before each baby arrived and shares the humor he finds in the pattern.
Service. Freedom. Humility #parenting #fathersadvice
Pat uses a Marcus Aurelius passage to reflect on finding meaning through service, freedom, and humility.
Choose your focus