As men, we are constantly trying to live up to the expectations of our father or our predecessors and as a result, some of us never live up to our true and fullest potential.
The overbearing father is always lurking in the shadows, telling us how things should be done (his way of course) in a modern world.
He never understands that things that may have worked for him on his path fifty years ago don’t work in the modern digital age that is upon us.
One example is, exchanging time for a paycheck.
Most men in the older generation were taught to get a trade and work hard with the “yes sir, no sir, three bags full sir” mentality.
Leave school, get a job, get married, have kids, settle down, slave away building someone else’s dream while throwing yours out the window in exchange for a salary and the illusion of security.
Then in another fifty years, the cycle is repeated.
Overcoming the influence of an overbearing father can be a challenging yet transformative journey that requires a combination of understanding, patience, and assertiveness.
An overbearing father often exerts excessive control, dominance, or authority over their children, impacting their self-esteem, decision-making abilities, and overall well-being.
Overcoming this dynamic involves several steps that empower individuals to establish boundaries, assert their independence, and cultivate a healthy sense of self.
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