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Put me in, Coach—with Kendall Smith
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Meet Kendall Smith
Kendall Smith is the author of Rookie Father: A Playbook for Men Experiencing Fatherhood for the First time. His work includes self-help, fiction, and satire, and he’s a dedicated father and husband living in New Jersey. His core focus is fatherhood and providing relevant, pragmatic advice to new dads.
Key Topics in this podcast:
- His motivation for writing non-fiction after establishing himself as an author of fiction.
- The importance encouragement plays for writers.
- How being raised by a single mother impacted his life and his desire to write this book.
- The differences between writing fiction and non-fiction.
- What he’s learned by interviewing various generations of men about their perspectives on fatherhood.
- How he feels fathers are portrayed in the media, and what we should do about it.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM MY TALK WITH KENDALL
- Be Present. Fatherhood is not easy but being there for your kids no matter what makes the struggle worth it.
- Be Patient. It's a parenting feat all parents should strive to achieve.
- It's all About Them. Never forget that your role as a father must be rooted in the lives of your children.
- Sharing is Caring. Kendall is a role model not just to his children but to other fathers and he generously shares his advice and observations in his book.
The Hot Seat Questions for Kendall:
- What was your favorite TV show when you were a kid?
- How do you feel when you are staring at a blank piece of paper or a blank computer screen?
- What lesson about writing or publishing did you learn the hard way?
- What’s the best piece of advice you would give to an aspiring author?
- What words of advice would you give your younger self?
Memorable Quotes/Advice From Kendall
“Bear in mind that whatever you endured in your childhood— watching your parents separate or divorce—a new child represents a clean slate. You can craft your path of fathering however you'd like. Be patient and know that your child it's a fresh start, and you can correct a lot of imbalances that you experienced when you become a dad yourself.”
Where to buy his book:
How to get in touch with Kendall Smith
Website: https://therookiefather.com/
Instagram: @therookiefather
Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorkendall
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360 episodes
Manage episode 321521934 series 1080730
Meet Kendall Smith
Kendall Smith is the author of Rookie Father: A Playbook for Men Experiencing Fatherhood for the First time. His work includes self-help, fiction, and satire, and he’s a dedicated father and husband living in New Jersey. His core focus is fatherhood and providing relevant, pragmatic advice to new dads.
Key Topics in this podcast:
- His motivation for writing non-fiction after establishing himself as an author of fiction.
- The importance encouragement plays for writers.
- How being raised by a single mother impacted his life and his desire to write this book.
- The differences between writing fiction and non-fiction.
- What he’s learned by interviewing various generations of men about their perspectives on fatherhood.
- How he feels fathers are portrayed in the media, and what we should do about it.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM MY TALK WITH KENDALL
- Be Present. Fatherhood is not easy but being there for your kids no matter what makes the struggle worth it.
- Be Patient. It's a parenting feat all parents should strive to achieve.
- It's all About Them. Never forget that your role as a father must be rooted in the lives of your children.
- Sharing is Caring. Kendall is a role model not just to his children but to other fathers and he generously shares his advice and observations in his book.
The Hot Seat Questions for Kendall:
- What was your favorite TV show when you were a kid?
- How do you feel when you are staring at a blank piece of paper or a blank computer screen?
- What lesson about writing or publishing did you learn the hard way?
- What’s the best piece of advice you would give to an aspiring author?
- What words of advice would you give your younger self?
Memorable Quotes/Advice From Kendall
“Bear in mind that whatever you endured in your childhood— watching your parents separate or divorce—a new child represents a clean slate. You can craft your path of fathering however you'd like. Be patient and know that your child it's a fresh start, and you can correct a lot of imbalances that you experienced when you become a dad yourself.”
Where to buy his book:
How to get in touch with Kendall Smith
Website: https://therookiefather.com/
Instagram: @therookiefather
Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorkendall
If you liked this conversation, please share it with a friend. Also, please like, rate, and review Uncorking a Story wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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