Simple trick for dads of young kids (toddler age):
If they don't listen or don't follow directions (which they won't, because they're toddlers...)
Stop asking open ended or yes & no questions
Here's an example:
Say your kid doesn't want to brush their teeth
Don't say:
"Are you ready to brush your teeth?" or, "It's time to brush teeth, let's go."
Instead say:
"It's time to brush your teeth. Do you want to use the red or the blue toothbrush?" (yes we have multiple toothbrushes at our house for this very purpose lol)
Another example:
Don't say:
"You want to read a bed time story?" or "Why don't you go pick out a book to read?"
Instead say:
"It's time to read a story. Do you want to read Little Engine that Could, or Curious George?"
Kids take control however you let them. It's how they explore their boundaries and learn what type of behavior is safe and tolerated.
So give them that power to take control, but in a way YOU want. Give them options, either of which would be acceptable.
That way they still get to choose, but you move things along and get better compliance (then of course reinforce that compliance when they make a decision).
@beselfmastered Most people want a fit body yet for some reason they tend to think they're above the grind and don't need to do the basic work. the Bible also teaches this: The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
@EgoDriv God will constantly challenge you to see if you learned and improved. Stop complaining that life is hard and thank God for the battles he gave you. Neglecting it and learning nothing from it is disrespecting God.
@BecomeAManAgain I see sleeping as a part of the grind. Getting good quality sleep is NECESSARY. Your body produces the majority of its testosterone while sleeping. So why not do your utmost best to get the best sleep possible and wake up earlier than everyone else.
Females are biologically programmed to share their man.
Look at our closest living relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos.
If there are 5 male and 5 female chimps, that's not 5 happy couples. 1 chimp fucks all 5 females and the others hope to get some pussy one day.
Start using your smile selectively. If you smile all the time your smile becomes valueless.
Smile only when you are GENUINELY happy. People will appreciate it more.
Also apes smile as a sign of submission when the alpha enters te room. Keep that in mind.