Gal Ezra: Why "Preserving Self-Determinism" Changes Everything About Raising Children

Ever wonder how to raise kids who genuinely want to help instead of rebel? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Gal Ezra, a brand new dad with an 8-month-old daughter who's already thinking differently about what it means to be a father.

Gal shares his fresh perspective on parenting, including:
• Why he wears throw-up on his shirt like a "badge of honor" and loves every messy moment
• The surprising truth about what children really are (hint: they're not a different life form)
• How his dad's approach to preserving "self-determinism" shaped his entire worldview
• The unexpected connection between fake realities and parenting struggles
• Why celebrating your child's help—even when they break things—changes everything

Plus, Gal reveals the three foundational principles his father taught him that transformed how he sees fatherhood before his daughter was even born.

Key takeaways:
• The mindset shift that makes you love even the 3am diaper changes
• Why "kids learn by what you show them, not what you tell them" is the ultimate parenting truth
• How to preserve your child's natural desire to help without squashing their spirit
• The power of treating children like human beings with the same feelings and rights as adults

Gal Ezra is an entrepreneur from Cape Town, South Africa, who's been building businesses for 14 years while always planning for his future family. As a new father to an 8-month-old daughter, he brings fresh insights from both his upbringing in a family that delivered parenting education to over 1 million people and his current experience navigating those early months of fatherhood.

Whether you're a seasoned dad or just starting your journey, this episode will challenge you to see your children through completely different eyes and question some of the "fake realities" you might be operating under.

Ready to become the dad who celebrates every attempt to help, even when it creates more mess? Let's explore how understanding what children really are can transform your entire approach to fatherhood!

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Time Stamps:
• 00:00:00 - Gal's favorite dad story: The gym conversation that changed perspectives
• 00:05:47 - From Cape Town to the US: An epic long-distance love story
• 00:12:17 - Three foundational pieces of fatherhood advice from his dad
• 00:24:34 - The definition of a child: Human beings with small bodies
• 00:36:51 - Fake realities: Why your parenting isn't getting expected Results
• 00:43:08 - Ownership and Boundaries - Teaching Responsibility Through Possession
• 00:49:14 - Universal Parenting Principles - Family Academy Resources and Contact

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