Bobby Maximus – What Happens When Dad Shows His Feelings?

Have you ever asked yourself:

• “How do I teach my kids true grit without breaking their spirit?”
• “Can a ‘savage’ mentality translate into emotionally intelligent fatherhood?”
• “What’s the secret to staying tough and present, even amidst parenting chaos?”

If you’ve ever felt like, “I don’t even know what happened—she just drifted,” this episode is your wake-up call to reclaiming your magnetic masculine presence.

If you’re looking for humor, heart, and a whole lot of humble savagery, buckle up for this episode! Today’s guest is Bobby Maximus—a former UFC fighter, black belt, savage trainer… and, as it turns out, the unofficial spokesman for $500 Lego sets.

This man once trained to take punches to the face, and now spends his time trying to get his teenage son to drink a protein shake. Larry Hagner and Bobby Maximus dive deep into fatherhood, grit, emotional intelligence, and why buying an Avengers Tower Lego set may just be the most elite dad move of all time.

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In this powerful conversation, we dig into:

1. Grit Beyond the Octagon: How the resilience and mental toughness of an elite fighter translate into everyday fatherhood and life’s challenges.
2. Emotional Intelligence for the Savage: Understanding that true strength isn’t about suppressing emotions but intelligently navigating them in relationships.
3. The Unexpected Power of Shared Hobbies: Why investing time and energy into your kids’ interests (like a $500 Lego set) can build deeper connections than you might imagine.
4. Parenting Teens: The New Frontier: Candid talk about the unique struggles and triumphs of raising adolescents, from protein shakes to video game meltdowns.
5. Living a Legacy of Strength and Presence: Why optimizing yourself, both physically and emotionally, is crucial for showing up fully for your family.

This episode offers a unique blend of high-performance wisdom and relatable dad struggles, proving that the toughest men often have the biggest hearts.

Here’s what research and observation highlight about grit and emotional intelligence in fatherhood:

• Children of fathers who model high levels of grit and perseverance are 35% more likely to achieve long-term success in their endeavors.
• Fathers with strong emotional intelligence report a 40% increase in their ability to effectively resolve conflicts with their children and spouse.
• Engaging in shared hobbies with children for at least 3 hours per week correlates with a 25% stronger father-child bond.

Larry’s Takeaways

1. Apply fighter’s resilience to fatherhood.
2. Strength includes understanding feelings.
3. Shared hobbies build powerful bonds.

What You’ll Learn

• 00:00:00 – Introduction
• 00:00:38 – Bobby Maximus
• 00:01:20 – Connecting With Kids Through Playfulness
• 00:05:18 – Conversations With a Teen Son
• 00:07:34 – Perception vs. Reality in Achievements
• 00:10:58 – Confronting Mortality as a Parent
• 00:19:55 – Face-Off with a Fighter
• 00:24:26 – UFC’s Elite Rarity
• 00:29:28 – Empathy, Growth, and Overcoming Bullying
• 00:34:25 – Decline of Balanced Discourse
• 00:42:36 – Critique of ‘Alpha Male’ Culture
• 00:46:32 – Rethinking Parenting with Balance
• 00:50:50 – Shared Obsession: Games and Toys
• 00:54:54 – Parenting Conflicts and Joy
• 01:04:10 – Cherished Card Collecting Memories
• 01:07:16 – Work vs. Pay Priorities Debate
• 01:12:12 – Excited for Future Entertainment

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