Ep 110- Transforming Knucklehead Moments to Opportunities with Ben Killoy
While Facebook and Instagram say everything is perfect, Ben Killoy of Military Veteran Dad Podcast shares his story on how he turns his knucklehead moments to opportunities.
In today’s Knucklehead Podcast episode, Ben expresses why he felt more alive after losing his job, what’s the genuine value of fatherhood, and how he uses unemployment to leverage and be the father he strived to be.
Ben Killoy is a father, a husband, and a marine veteran. Owner of The Military Veteran Dad Podcast, his mission is to bring every dad home both physically and mentally to their marriage and their family. He uses his passion for leadership to help Military Veteran Dads understand who they are, develop the skills to overcome adversity, and own their life and choices.
Enjoy!
Favorite Quote:
“I wanted to show that daddy's not down to the punch. It's about getting back up. It's about when you fall off, you get back on and you keep trying.”
-Ben Killoy
In this episode:
0:38 - Getting to know Ben Killoy
4:21 - The story behind his perspective of life as becoming better after being unemployed.
8:31 - How Ben takes advantage of his job loss to leverage and teach his kids a lesson
10:11 - The winning moments of stay-at-home dads
14:23 - Finding the balance between being a provider and a father
19:57 - Recognizing the truthful value of fatherhood in this generation
26: 24 - His mindset of how he views life perceived by his first knucklehead
28:08 - How knucklehead moments be the best father’s tool in helping your kid see a different lens and move forward.
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