Most dads stay stuck in family drama for years without realizing why. In this short, Greg Denning shares a proven mindset shift that helps fathers step out of the drama triangle fast—sometimes in just days. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Family Leadership Motivation playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFFMwHdJlJ6L2eBbq_LvWPmJ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/t9G91diKPpc 🔔 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 family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 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/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning 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 #MarriageAdviceForMen #DadLife #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthyBoundaries #masculineleadership

“Terrible twos” and “terrible teens” aren’t inevitable—they’re often created unconsciously. Just because a pattern is inherited doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Parents can unknowingly create the very problems they’re fighting. 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://youtu.be/Cd2dtptI7uU 🔔 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 family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 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/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning 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 #ParentingTeens #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #MindsetForMen #BreakingCycles #FormidableFamilyMan

Teenagers are passionate, energetic, and powerful—and that’s a good thing. The chaos isn’t inevitable. When parents show up with the wrong mindset and tools, problems grow. With the right strategies, the teen years are incredible. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Raising Capable & Confident Teens playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHIuRppqEOTrKhtUsren0vR Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Cd2dtptI7uU 🔔 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 family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 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/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning 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 #ParentingTeens #FatherhoodTips #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #RaisingConfidentTeens #MindsetForMen #FormidableFamilyMan

Gaming isn’t the real problem—it’s the result. When kids escape into screens, it points to parenting strategies that didn’t build purpose, responsibility, or contribution early on. That can be fixed—but it must be owned first. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Raising Capable & Confident Teens playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHIuRppqEOTrKhtUsren0vR Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Cd2dtptI7uU 🔔 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 family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 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/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning 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 #ParentingTeens #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #RaisingCapableKids #ScreenTime #MindsetForMen

Disrespectful, entitled kids aren’t a philosophy problem—they’re a skills problem. Parenting is a learned skill, like tennis. If you’ve never been taught or practiced it, that doesn’t make you bad—it means you need training. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Fatherhood Hacks playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHqW8LLMMiKvnKcJcw1hEeJ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Cd2dtptI7uU 🔔 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 family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 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/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning 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 #ParentingSkills #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #RaisingCapableKids #MindsetForMen #FormidableFamilyMan

If kids only become capable after you kick them out, parenting failed earlier. Real success is raising kids who are already competent, grateful, helpful—and able to thrive anytime. You enjoy them. They don’t need forcing. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Raising Capable & Confident Teens playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHIuRppqEOTrKhtUsren0vR Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Cd2dtptI7uU 🔔 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 family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 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/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning 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 #RaisingCapableKids #FamilyLeadership #ParentingTeens #DadLife #MindsetForMen #FormidableFamilyMan

Most parents aren’t failing on purpose—they’re repeating what was passed down. If you don’t question old patterns, you recreate the same results. You can change the recipe and raise something better. 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://youtu.be/Cd2dtptI7uU 🔔 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 family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 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/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning 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 #BreakingGenerationalCycles #DadLife #MindsetForMen #ParentingGrowth #FormidableFamilyMan

Widespread anxiety, depression, and emotional illness aren’t universal—they’re cultural. Without travel, history, or perspective, we mistake dysfunction for “normal.” Strong families must wake up to this truth. 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://youtu.be/Cd2dtptI7uU 🔔 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 family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 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/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning 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 #MentalHealthCrisis #DadLife #MindsetForMen #CulturalAwakening #FormidableFamilyMan

Are you doing all the right parenting things—but still feeling exhausted, disconnected, and frustrated that nothing is really changing? Have you ever wondered why your kids don’t seem to listen, why your marriage feels off, or why life feels harder than it should—even though you’re “trying” so hard? In this powerful and deeply honest episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood truths about parenting and leadership: humans don’t change through instruction—they change through modeling. We explore why trying is not the same as doing, why so many parents feel stuck in the “messy middle,” and how misaligned priorities quietly sabotage family connection, peace, and fulfillment. You’ll hear why gratitude and letting go create more progress than force, why real change often feels counterintuitive, and how focusing on yourself—not fixing everyone else—is the fastest way to transform your family. This episode is for parents who are ready to stop spinning their wheels and start seeing real results—in their marriage, parenting, health, finances, and inner peace. If you want a calmer home, closer relationships, and a family culture built on joy, clarity, and leadership—this conversation will challenge you in the best way possible. Key Takeaways ✅ Children learn through modeling—not lectures or rules ✅ Trying doesn’t produce results—doing does ✅ Aligned priorities create peace, fulfillment, and joy ✅ Gratitude accelerates growth and attracts better outcomes ✅ You can’t change your family until you lead yourself first ✅ Real progress is direction change—not instant perfection ✅ Doing less—but doing the right things—changes everything Memorable Quotes 🗣 “You are the way—you’re the model.” 🗣 “Trying is not the same as doing.” 🗣 “If you want your kids to change, lead the way.” 🗣 “Gratitude isn’t a checklist—it’s a state of being.” 🗣 “When your priorities are aligned, you feel it.” 🔔 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 family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 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/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning 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 #intentionalparenting #parentingbyexample #familyleadership #modeldontmanage #extraordinaryfamilylife #parentingtruths #consciousparenting #familyculture #holisticliving #gratitudepractice