July 21, 2025

How Fathers Can Raise Extraordinary Kids with Barry Garapedian

How Fathers Can Raise Extraordinary Kids with Barry Garapedian

šŸ”‘ Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Barry Garapedian—former Wall Street executive turned youth mentor, speaker, and author of Winning the Game of Life: The 7 Lessons You Never Learned in School. Together, they unpack actionable ways fathers can instill values, vision, and confidence in their kids while preparing them for real-world success. From family constitutions and value-based leadership to vision boards, ā€œpractice going first,ā€ and handwritten notes, Barry delivers a masterclass in intentional fatherhood.

Whether you're raising toddlers or teens, this episode will shift your mindset on how to lead your family forward.

šŸŽÆ Topics Covered:

  • Creating a family constitution

  • Building self-esteem through action

  • Teaching kids to provide value and serve others

  • Vision boards as parenting tools

  • Profiles in success: a powerful writing exercise for kids

  • Financial literacy and ā€œhealthy struggleā€

  • The ROI of impact

šŸ“˜ Get Barry’s book: Winning the Game of Life
šŸ“© Contact Barry: Barry@magsevenconsultants.com
šŸ“² Connect with Rod: www.4fitfatherhood.com


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