What happens when you hit every benchmark of success… but still feel like something’s missing?

In this raw and powerful episode, Daniel Ferguson joins Eric to unpack what it means to stop living on autopilot and start showing up with intention. From fatherhood guilt and broken priorities to setting rock-solid boundaries, Daniel shares how writing Life Recalibrated helped him shift from being “the guy crushing it at work” to a man fully present for his family—and himself.

The conversation hits deep on building real connection with your kids, saying no without guilt, and the hard truth that your ego won’t tuck your kids in at night. Eric and Daniel open up about the lessons they’ve learned, the ones they’re still working on, and why legacy has nothing to do with your bank account.

This isn’t a fluffy self-help convo. It’s two dudes being brutally honest about how easy it is to drift—and how damn important it is to recalibrate before it’s too late.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between doing what’s expected and doing what matters… this one’s going to hit hard.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro: Golf, Books, and Real Talk
02:00 – The Fear of Reading a Friend’s Book (and Loving It Anyway)
04:00 – Imposter Syndrome & Vulnerability in Writing
06:30 – The Parenting Chapter That Hit Hard
09:00 – Conversation Cards & Shutting Off the Radio
13:00 – The Portal Story: Last Day of Vacation Mindset Shift
18:00 – Being Present Is a Skill Most People Lost
21:00 – Boundaries at Work, at Home, and Even on the Golf Course
26:00 – Solo Golf, Yoga, and Finding Your Personal Reset
30:00 – When to Say No… and When You Need to Start Saying Yes
37:00 – After the Round: Why That Extra 30 Minutes Matters
44:00 – Why Daniel Really Wrote the Book
49:00 – Legacy Isn’t Money—It’s What They Remember
52:00 – Sharing the Message While You’re Still Here

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