Family leadership tip—sarcasm might sound funny, but it causes lasting hurt. Strong families avoid sarcasm and build connection with words that uplift, not tear down. Respect, love, and trust grow when humor never wounds. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Rethink Family Life playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHA7NGOh8B7bmYlBkkU2VeE Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mj0XLcns1i8 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FatherhoodAdvice #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #ParentingForDads #StrongFamilies #HusbandLife #MindsetForMen

Does “launching” your teen mean kicking them out at 18? If your child only becomes capable when you separate, something’s broken. In this video, Greg & Rachel Denning expose why “move out at 18” is a modern psyop that weakens families and robs teens of real independence. You’ll learn how to build capability before 18—so your young adult is confident, competent, and contributing while still benefiting from mentorship, connection, and family legacy. Key Takeaways ✅ Failure to launch is a parenting-skill problem, not an age problem. ✅ By mid-teens, kids should be capable, confident, and contributing at home. ✅ Comfort & convenience sabotage growth—skills and systems build it. ✅ Teach life skills early: cooking, cleaning, finances, self-management. ✅ Mentor through 16–25: support big decisions, deepen character, build skills. ✅ Generational families win: keep wisdom, wealth, and warmth under one roof. ✅ If independence only follows separation, change the method—not the goal. Chapters 00:00 Epic Adventures and Homecomings 03:02 Rethinking the 18-Year-Old Move-Out Myth 06:06 The Impact of Cultural Norms on Independence 08:43 Parenting Skills and the Failure to Launch 11:54 The Role of Education in Young Adulthood 14:41 Cultural Perspectives on Family Dynamics 17:44 The Dangers of Social Media Influence 20:31 Reframing Independence and Parenting Strategies 27:42 Empowering Children with Life Skills 34:52 The Importance of Parenting Techniques 44:43 Building a Family Legacy and Financial Stability Memorable Quotes 🗣 “If your kids only become capable when you kick them out—you’ve already failed.” 🗣 “Comfort and convenience don’t create capable kids.” 🗣 “We’re unconsciously sabotaging our own success as parents.” 🗣 “Change the method—not the goal.” Want help implementing this? Our Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method (https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/expired) gives you the exact skills, systems, and scripts to end entitlement, grow contribution, and build a thriving, intergenerational family culture. RESOURCES: Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey. • How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids (https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/) - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids) • Rachel’s ⁠⁠Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms⁠⁠ (https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/ambitious-well-read-mom-booklist) • Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ (https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist) • Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@worldschoolfamily⁠ (https://instagram.com/worldschoolfamily) or ⁠@greg.denning⁠ (https://instagram.com/greg.denning) • Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method (https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20%F0%9F%8E%89%F0%9F%8E%89%F0%9F%8E%89&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29) class! • Get Rachel's ⁠⁠Family Systems & Charts⁠⁠ (https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/family-systems-charts) • Get Rachel’s Extraordinary Family Life Planner (https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/extraordinary-life-planner) • JOIN GREG'S 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE (https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/) !  • Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe (https://formidablefamilyman.com/) • Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort) in Portugal

Kids are smart—and they learn best when they make their own choices. Greg Denning (father of 7 and family coach) shares why natural consequences help children grow independence and responsibility. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Raise Resilient Kids playlist ➡https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFGLbffXOZOD54QSZfNxZ5-9 Watch the full episode here: https://yt.openinapp.co/EFL343 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #ParentingForDads #RaiseResilientKids #FatherhoodTips #DadLife #FamilyLeadership #ParentingAdvice #NaturalConsequences

Many men are successful but still feel unfulfilled. Greg Denning (father of 7 and family coach) shares why great husbands and fathers know they have more potential waiting to be unlocked. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Mindset Shifts for Dads playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFFX8qCsb2dFCRNnGqb-3Fit Watch the full episode here: https://yt.openinapp.co/EFL342 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FatherhoodTips #MindsetForMen #DadLife #MarriageAdviceForMen #FamilyLeadership #SuccessMindset #HusbandLife

Fatherhood advice—Greg Denning (father of 7 and family coach) shares a simple blueprint: talk, write your vision, schedule one shared activity. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Rethink Family Life playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHA7NGOh8B7bmYlBkkU2VeE Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7JSR1hRdcA 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FatherhoodTips #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #ParentingForDads #RethinkFamilyLife #HusbandLife #MindsetForMen

Are you torn between protecting your kids’ mental health and preparing them for real-world stress? Most parents feel this tension—and many swing too far toward pressure or protection. In this video, Greg & Rachel share a better path: don’t inflict pressure—be the anchor while your kids face it. You’ll learn how to build grit through trust, identity, and modeling, so challenge actually strengthens your bond instead of breaking it. What we cover: Identity over willpower: why saying “I’m not a smoker” beats “I’m trying to quit.” Anchor, don’t apply pressure: your job is safety + modeling, not manufactured hardship. Results don’t lie: how your life becomes the proof your kids can’t ignore. Trust first, then stretch: push to the “next rock,” then keep your promise and carry them. Adjust your strategy: when you “get punched in the face,” learn, adapt, iterate. Do hard things yourself: kids spot hypocrisy—lead from the front. Make discomfort enjoyable: turn tough conversations, workouts, and cold plunges into shared wins. Big Idea: Grit grows in connection. When kids know you’ll both challenge and carry them, they lean in, try again, and adopt a new identity that sustains lifelong habits. Key Takeaways ✅ Be the anchor, not the pressure. Safety + example over force. ✅ Model hard things. If you don’t, they won’t. ✅ Identity drives habits. Become the family who does the hard, good things. ✅ Keep promises. Stretch to the “next rock,” then carry—that’s how trust is built. ✅ Iterate, don’t implode. When it’s not working, change your approach, not your ideals. Memorable Quotes 🗣 “Be the anchor—don’t be the pressure.” 🗣 “Results don’t lie. Pass the silent film test.” 🗣 “Identity changes behavior more than willpower.” 🗣 “Stretch, then carry. That’s how trust grows.” 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #parenting #raisingresilientkids #gritforkids #parentingtips #familylife #homeschool #gentleparenting #positiveparenting #mentalhealth #teens #habits #identitybasedhabits

Greg Denning (father of 7 and family coach) reminds dads: the next 5 years will pass either way. Will you still hate your work—or be living what you love? Pursue what inspires you and your kids will follow your lead. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Mindset Shifts for Dads playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFFX8qCsb2dFCRNnGqb-3Fit Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7JSR1hRdcA 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FatherhoodTips #MindsetForDads #DadLife #FamilyLeadership #ParentingForDads #HusbandLife #PurposeDriven

Marriage tips for men—extraordinary marriages require learning the anatomy of an argument and resolving conflicts quickly and sincerely. Don’t fake-fix fights or save ammo for later—burn the folder and move forward. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Quick Marriage Tips for Men playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFGlTpc2bCYE83zac9v-DmHp Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5DO9B0d0pMM 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #MarriageTipsForMen #HusbandLife #ExtraordinaryMarriage #FatherhoodAdvice #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #MindsetForMen

Marriage tips for men—most husbands coast through marriage, but your wife deserves more. Go all in with time, effort, and heart to build love, connection, and joy. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Quick Marriage Tips for Men playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFGlTpc2bCYE83zac9v-DmHp Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5DO9B0d0pMM 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #MarriageTipsForMen #HusbandLife #FatherhoodAdvice #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #ParentingForDads #MindsetForMen