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We asked you what would help you feel more dialed in as a dad, and nearly 150 of you answered. And man, the responses hit hard. They paint a pretty clear picture of what’s holding us back from being the dads we want to be.
THE NUMBERS
- 44% Want more time for fitness & self-discipline
- 27% Need a solid group of like-minded dads
- 18% Are trying to figure out the work-family balance
- 8% Want more structure, challenges & accountability
- 3% Other
THE FITNESS FACTOR
Nearly half of you said fitness and self-discipline would make the biggest difference in your dad game. And this isn’t about trying to look good with your shirt off (though, hey, bonus points). It’s about having the energy, mental clarity, and strength to show up fully for your family.
One dad summed it up perfectly:
“Fitness and self-discipline is top, but a very, very close second would be a group of like-minded dads to push me—or more structured challenges and accountability.”
It’s clear that for a lot of guys, physical discipline isn’t just about fitness—it’s the foundation that everything else builds on.
THE BROTHERHOOD GAP
Over a quarter of you said you’re missing your tribe. You want to be around other dads who get it—the ones who are also in the trenches, balancing fatherhood, fitness, and everything else life throws at them.
One dad put it like this:
“I am not surrounded by like-minded people anymore in my work environment. I used to have friends that were my gym workout buddies and also had kids around my age. I moved jobs several years ago, and now I feel alone in my thinking about work-life balance, fitness, etc.”
And another shared a powerful perspective:
“Training children to be strong humans who can make the world better.”
At the end of the day, we all need people in our corner—dads who push us, challenge us, and keep us accountable.
THE WORK-LIFE STRUGGLE
For 18% of you, the hardest part is drawing the line between work and family—especially if you run your own business.
“As a self-employed entrepreneur, separating life and work is extremely hard.”
The work-from-home era hasn’t made things any easier. The lines between the office and the living room have blurred, and a lot of dads are stuck feeling like they’re never fully present in either space.
THE RAW TRUTH
And then there was the guy who summed it up in the “Other” category:
“I don’t feel dialed in at all. I am overwhelmed in all aspects—work, dad life, being a husband.”
That’s the reality for a lot of us. And it’s important to say it out loud. Because you’re not alone in that.
THE WAY FORWARD
What’s interesting about these results is how connected everything is.
- Physical discipline gives you the energy and confidence to handle the work-life juggle.
- Community gives you accountability—not just for fitness, but for fatherhood.
- Structure helps keep it all in place.
There’s no single magic fix. It’s about building a system that works for you.
So what’s the next step? Maybe it’s committing to move your body every day. Maybe it’s just acknowledging that you’re not the only one trying to figure this out.
Whatever it is, take the step—knowing that 150 other dads are right there with you.
