3178: The Cost of Being a Better Parent by Robert Brokamp with Get Rich Slowly on Financial Sacrifices
Prioritizing family over productivity often leads to internal conflict, but also deeper fulfillment and self-awareness
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice · Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam
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Episode 3178:
Robert Brokamp reflects on the personal and financial sacrifices involved in striving to be a more present and intentional parent. His candid insights reveal how prioritizing family over productivity often leads to internal conflict, but also deeper fulfillment and self-awareness.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/the-cost-of-being-a-better-parent/
Quotes to ponder:
"The cost of being a better parent isn't just financial. It's emotional. It's logistical."
"Being a better parent often means being a less 'productive' person in other areas of life."
"I feel like I'm constantly choosing between being present with my kid and being present with my work."
Episode references:
The Whole-Brain Child: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697
The Opposite of Spoiled: https://www.amazon.com/Opposite-Spoiled-Raising-Children-Generosity/dp/0062247018
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