Fatherhood lessons from a real conversation with James Fouché. We talk about defining a “good day,” fatherhood across countries, breaking cycles, infertility and marriage pressure, choosing presence, the “white noise” season of parenting, being a “silly daddy,” and a message to dads who feel like quitting.

00:00 Intro
00:37 “A good day” as a dad (simple definition of success)
01:11 Fatherhood has no time zone
04:02 Childhood story + breaking cycles
06:41 Infertility journey + marriage pressure
09:53 Kids arrive fast + adjusting priorities
12:34 “I’m not going to be an absent dad” (choosing presence)
18:00 The “white noise” season of parenting
21:32 Parenting as a team (marriage + roles)
24:28 “Silly daddy” and connection at home
29:31 The percentages shift in different seasons of life
36:14 Letting your kids see rejection and resilience
57:36 Message to dads: don’t give up
59:34 Wrap up

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• LinkedIn: James Fouché (search “James Fouché Writes”)
• Website: jamesfouche.com

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In this 4 Fit Fatherhood episode, Rod and Mike Cooper talk about what it feels like to become a present provider before the baby even arrives. Mike returns to the show as an expecting dad and keeps it real about the excitement, the fear, and the mindset shift that hits when it goes from “someday” to “it’s happening.” He shares the exact moment he found out, plus a next-level story on how he told his mom and in-laws in a way they will never forget.

They get into the “girl dad” thoughts a lot of men don’t say out loud: safety, babysitters, and the reality that you can’t control the world, you can only prepare your home. Mike also breaks down the money moves he’s making now, including cutting expenses and stacking cash value, while building business systems so he can step back and show up for his wife and daughter.

Rod adds perspective from raising two daughters, including staying connected, learning your kid’s world, and parenting with intention instead of reaction.

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