#14: Jesse Itzler - How This Dad *Shows* His Kids Why It's So Important To Keep Learning

Dad the Best I Can with Rob Roseman

Today on episode #14 of 'The Dad The Best I Can Show', we're talking to Jesse Itzler, a 50-year-old Dad, entrepreneur, and author. Jesse lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Sara Blakely and their 4 kids, Lazer (9), Charlie (5), Lincoln (5) and Tepper (3).

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

[04:15] Jesse and Sara have 4 kids under age 9

[04:20] Rob and Chris’ “Jesse Itzler’s wife?” story

[05:20] Unlike Tim Ferriss and Gary V, Jesse puts his Dad life out there

[06:10] Calculating how much time Jesse spends with his kids

[06:40] Being relatable to other Dads

[07:10] Morning routine with kids jumping on the bed

[07:42] Jesse’s Build Your Life Resume course

[08:35] Why it’s so hard to create newness as an adult

[09:05] Scheduling and prioritizing getting out of routine

[09:40] We all say “I don’t have enough time”

[10:20] Scheduling 1-on1 time with his kids

[10:50] Going on a father-son trip to see a Broadway show

[10:55] Scheduling camping with his kids in the backyard

[11:20] Why 1-on-1 time is so important to take with your kids

[12:05] Jesse just turned 50 and is learning 50 new things this year

[12:25] Learning chess, free diving, ping pong ballroom dancing, handy

[13:00] Why it’s important for his kids to see Jesse still wanting to learn

[13:20] What did Jesse’s Mom and Dad to help inspire this in their son?

[13:55] Giving Jesse a long leash and encouraging him to try everything

[14:30] Jesse signed up for EVERYTHING in college

[15:30] Why Jesse wants more from his kids than to just “have fun”

[16:30] Playing basketball in his driveway growing up

[17:00] Your kids are on their own journey, which can be hard

[17:18] Dad Tip of the Week brought to you by KickstartReading.com

[18:30] Jesse’s Dad Tip: Spend 1-on-1 time with your kids

[19:14] What’s the first car Jesse ever owned?

[19:30] Jesse’s favorite comedy movie ever?

[19:39] Who is Jesse’s favorite stand-up comedian?

[19:55] Super funny and relatable stand-up comedian, Mike Young

[20:10] Jesse’s proudest athletic achievement?

[20:20] How Jesse ran 100 miles non stop!?

[20:40] Favorite food? Bananas

[20:50] Who is Jesse’s favorite rap artist of all time?

[21:00] Question for Jesse from Instagram.com/ChrisHeller.me: If you could have a guest verse on 1 classic rap album, which would it be?

[22:00] Watching music videos on The Box in 1992
[22:30] College Girls video by….Jesse Jaymes?!

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST

Jesse Itzler is a 50-year-old Dad and entrepreneur, who’s Building His Life Resume. Jesse lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Sara Blakely and their 4 kids, Lazer (9), Charlie (5), Lincoln (5) and Tepper (3).

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TALKED ABOUT ON THE SHOW

Jesse Itzler
https://www.instagram.com/jesseitzler/

https://jesseitzler.com/

Build Your Life Resume

https://jesseitzler.com/bylr/

Living with a SEAL
https://amzn.to/2T1LKY1

Living with the Monks
https://amzn.to/2T0esbv

Spanx
https://www.spanx.com/

Sara Blakely

https://www.instagram.com/sarablakely/

Mike Young - Comedy
https://www.instagram.com/therealmikeyoung/
StoriesThatNeed2BTold - Comedy Podcast
https://www.instagram