3178: The Cost of Being a Better Parent by Robert Brokamp with Get Rich Slowly on Financial Sacrifices

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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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