Stop, look up, and surrender. These are some of Chris Decker’s words that bring light to his interview with Pat. Chris grew up in the midst of chaos and struggle, went to hell and back with vices, but later on, found his light by surrendering himself. The resilience to choose his work every single day has made him a good father not only to his own family but also to his family at Salescast. Tune in and get more inspiration from Chris’ journey. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Chris Decker on intuitive parenting Puzzling things out with fatherhood What Chris had to overcome Growing up with no role model Look up and surrender Choose to start the work over again every single day QUOTES: Chris on applying intuitive parenting: “Intuitive parenting says, Don't fight it. Let him be self-expressive? You know, like, why am I trying to fight all these things?” Lacking a role model as a father for Chris: “I'm basically learning how to be a father from scratch, I do actually have any positive role models in terms of fatherhood. The chaotic life of Chris: “I didn't really have any early models of safety or fatherhood, you know, I'm just describing this totally chaotic environment to you.” Chris on never going back: “I could ruin my whole life, and it could be over, but I have to choose every day that I wake up that today is a new life, a new mercy, a new opportunity.” Chris on choosing the work daily: “We can choose every single day to start the work over again. So we never have to go back to where we were.” Connect with Chris and find out more about his work: About Chris About Salescast Salescast Community Connect with Pat and check out what more inspiring things he’s up to: About Pat About Resilient Dad If you liked this episode or were inspired by the journeys it shares, or you have suggestions or your own stories to share, subscribe to the Resilient Dad podcast now and leave us a comment!
Stop, look up, and surrender. These are some of Chris Decker’s words that bring light to his interview with Pat. Chris grew up in the midst of chaos and struggle, went to hell and back with vices, but later on, found his light by surrendering himself. The resilience to choose his work every single day has made him a good father not only to his own family but also to his family at Salescast. Tune in and get more inspiration from Chris’ journey.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
QUOTES:
Chris on applying intuitive parenting:
“Intuitive parenting says, Don't fight it. Let him be self-expressive? You know, like, why am I trying to fight all these things?”
Lacking a role model as a father for Chris:
“I'm basically learning how to be a father from scratch, I do actually have any positive role models in terms of fatherhood.
The chaotic life of Chris:
“I didn't really have any early models of safety or fatherhood, you know, I'm just describing this totally chaotic environment to you.”
Chris on never going back:
“I could ruin my whole life, and it could be over, but I have to choose every day that I wake up that today is a new life, a new mercy, a new opportunity.”
Chris on choosing the work daily:
“We can choose every single day to start the work over again. So we never have to go back to where we were.”
Connect with Chris and find out more about his work:
Connect with Pat and check out what more inspiring things he’s up to:
If you liked this episode or were inspired by the journeys it shares, or you have suggestions or your own stories to share, subscribe to the Resilient Dad podcast now and leave us a comment!