by Robert Zeitlin | Nov 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’m sorry. The most powerful two-word phrase in the English language …and every language: I’m sorry. Why is it so powerful to hear “I’m sorry”? Because “I’m sorry” can repair the hurt that I caused you. A true apology can rebuild and strengthen...
by Robert Zeitlin | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Why didn’t you honk at him?!” my wife Betsy demands, exasperated and angry with the driver who just cut us off. She would have laid on the horn but I swerved instead. Betsy’s question immediately triggers shame. Real men fight for their space. We are...
by Robert Zeitlin | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Fellas, you HAVE to cry. If you don’t cry, you’re gonna kill somebody!” – comedian Nore Davis What can you do if you don’t know what you are feeling? What if you can’t even label them? Don’t laugh. I have been that guy. I was flying to Montreal to break up with...
by Robert Zeitlin | Sep 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Is this going to give me nightmares?”My wife never got over when I took her to see “Se7en.” She was right to be concerned. I forgot to tell her that 99 percent of the world dies in the new show that I pulled up. Oops! Back in the 90’s, when we went to the Bala...
by Robert Zeitlin | Sep 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’m not OK. I just can’t tell you. Yesterday I shared how asking “Are you OK?” can break the cycle of “I’m fine.” A few of you told me that you tried this with the Dads in your life (Good job!) but still got a version of the answer “I’m fine.” From having worked with...
by Robert Zeitlin | Sep 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
No one asks Dad how he is doing. Try it. Ask the Dad in your life, “Are you OK?” They don’t need to be YOUR Dad. They can be your friend, your partner, your sibling, or someone’s uncle. You don’t have to play the game of “How are you?” and “I’m fine.” Instead, ask two...
by Robert Zeitlin | Aug 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
I find a lot of cool stuff on my journey, seeking to upgrade my life. Each Monday at noon Eastern, I share my latest treasures with you for fun and to help fathers to become The Best Dad Ever. Here are links to the resources I mentioned in this video: First of all,...
by Robert Zeitlin | Aug 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war. – Norman Schwarzkopf A dad that I coach asked, “What is the number one factor that prevents kids from growing up into teenagers that don’t talk to you?” I didn’t need words to answer. I just held up my...
by Robert Zeitlin | Aug 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
I find a lot of cool stuff on my journey, seeking to upgrade my life. Each Monday at noon Eastern, I share my latest treasures with you for fun and to help fathers to become The Best Dad Ever. Here are links to the resources I mentioned in this video: The Beatles...
by Robert Zeitlin | Aug 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Who do you want to be? Me? I am The Best Dad Ever. Did I win a prize? Am I hanging a medal around my own neck? No, nothing like that. This isn’t a one-time achievement like the Nobel Peace Prize. Creating myself as The Best Dad Ever is an infinite game. There isn’t a...
