Episode 42: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters with Anthony Vigilante

The BizDad Podcast

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Anthony Vigilante shares how growing up with a distant father influenced his approach to fatherhood, emphasizing intentionality and self-improvement. He shifted from corporate life to real estate to be closer to his family, finding closure and understanding after reconnecting with his father two decades later. He stresses the importance of understanding, forgiveness, continuous learning through books and groups, and engaging with his children in meaningful ways.

Balancing work and family, he aims to instill a work ethic and perseverance in his kids, encouraging them to explore both corporate and entrepreneurial paths. Anthony highlights the crucial role of fathers, advocating for active participation and shared hobbies to foster strong parent-child bonds.

Some highlights from our call:

“Reconnecting with my dad was a realization of the importance of family." - Anthony Vigilante

Additional key insights:

- Focus on intentional parenting

- Family history shapes parenting

- Reconnect with family for healing

- Value forgiveness and understanding

- Choose careers that enhance family time

- Seek parenting insights from books and groups

- Balance work-life; teach work ethic

- Use daily activities for learning

- Encourage kids' interests in all career paths

- Enjoy shared activities

And much more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

13:20 Understanding and Forgiving His Dad

30:46 Anthony's Approach to Fatherhood

38:53 The Joy of Spending Time with Children

48:54 Teaching Work Ethic and Determination

56:37 Leading by Example and Finding Teaching Moments

01:05:36 Supporting Children's Happiness and Aspirations

01:13:31 The Influence of Society and Media

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