Ep107 - How To Motivate Your Teenage Son 101
What REALLY motivates your teenage son (or you)? In this episode, Dallas shares a hilarious and eye-opening story about his teenage son — who, despite being nearly impossible to wake up most days, jumped out of bed at 6AM… all because of one surprising reason. If you've ever wondered how to get your teen (or yourself) moving with purpose and energy, this story is a game-changer. But it’s not just about teens — it’s about YOU and your desire to become the best version of yourself.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- A real story from Dallas’ home about breakfast rituals and teenage motivation
- What happens when desire outweighs resistance
- Why the right “why” can change your entire morning
- A powerful analogy from a mile-2 struggle
- How to anchor to your FUTURE YOU to unlock consistent action
- The question every leader, parent, and dreamer needs to ask
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Motivation is driven by desire, not discipline alone
- When the “why” is strong enough, you’ll overcome any “how”
- Anchoring to your FUTURE YOU keeps you moving even when conditions aren’t ideal
- Teens (and adults) respond more to meaningful desire than forced routines
- Struggle feels different when you’re chasing something that matters
- You always have a choice—comfort, or transformation
00:00 Motivating a Teenage Son: A Personal Story
03:44 The Power of Desire and Motivation
05:42 Applying the Lesson to Your Life
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PLAYLISTS:
1) For more MindSHIFT episodes, check out the full series at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckZXmmnQcJGby6gRe_RjP0O3sUm5PY-z
2) Want to learn more about the 4-Is of your Winning Gameplan for Life? Catch every episode in that 5-part series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckZXmmnQcJEVEvtd92r80pbPsAYK8vaU&si=iSNo8qHHbDCRYjpC
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PRODUCER: Taylor Brother
This podcast is recorded in partnership with the Iverson Group at the Neighborhood Loans Studio in St. Louis, MO: https://neighborhoodloans.com/greg-iverson/
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