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Episode 17 – Fatherhood N Chief – How Diversity Builds Character & Makes You Humble, Jason Garland

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Episode Summary

I AM FATHER is a podcast hosted by Allen Ervin Sr, which explores the significance of fatherhood, its trials, tribulations, and beauty from all the perspectives of a coach. Through meaningful, thought-provoking, and casual conversations, Allen Ervin gets to the bottom of the intersection of fatherhood and coaching from those best experienced in the field – leading coaches who have a proven track record of being great male figures both on and off the field. I AM FATHER is not just about fatherhood and coaching. It’s about the beauty of leading kids, teenagers, and athletes onto the right course of life.

Key Quotes and Highlights

“I personally feel like I work harder at leaving a legacy to them.”

“Having all girls is different. You learn how to listen more than talk.”

“She (daughter) has been through a lot with me. I have to fight for her.”

“I’m my daughter’s coach”

“If you’re a good human to yourself, be a good human to other people.”

“Diversity builds character. It allows you to be true to yourself and understand your values.”

“You can’t value your seed and not value where you came from.”

“You can’t really love your kids and not love your parents.”

Main Points/Titles

What do you think about fatherhood? [00:35]
Fatherhood is a responsibility to be humble. You have to put yourself behind your kids.

The motivation behind Jason’s motivation [04:41]

Jason says her daughter is her motivation. She has been through a lot with him. He has to fight for her.

Why was $25,000 of importance to Jason? [05:20]

Time with her daughter is irreplaceable. He cherishes being with her and holding her.

When you decided that you were no longer wanting to be married, what was your thought process of being a father? [09:05]

Although Jason decided to get a divorce from his wife, he was still there for his daughters. “If you are a good human to yourself, be a good human to other people.”

Why have you never dated a black girl? [15:05]

Jason did date a black girl back in college and had a child with her. They are still friends, and she lives in the neighborhood.

What would you say your biggest challenge has been as a father? [20:18]

Jason says the biggest challenge was when he had to fight for custody of her daughter. His ex-fiance let him do everything. He decided to make a move to be responsible first.

Co-parenting with multiple women. [20:18]

Jason is still friends with the mothers of her daughters. Through co-parenting and being there for your children, a child grows knowing you as a great father, despite the divorce decisions you made.

What are some of the boundaries that you put in place that are really worth doing when co-parenting? [22:14]

Timestamps of Main Points and Questions

0:35 What do you think about fatherhood?
4:41 The motivation behind Jason’s motivation
5:20 Why was $25,000 of importance to Jason?
15:05 Why have you never dated a black girl?
20:18 What would you say your biggest challenge has been as a father?
20:18 Co-parenting with multiple women.
22:14 Jason is still friends with the mothers of her daughters. Through co-parenting and being there for your children, a child grows knowing you as a great father, despite the divorce decisions you made. What are some of the boundaries that you put in place that are really worth doing when co-parenting?

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