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William, the Catastrophizer Dad

William, the Catastrophizer Dad

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In this introspective episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, Kevin Del Ro welcomes William, a seasoned product management professional and dedicated dad to a five-year-old daughter. William shares his experiences on balancing career ambitions with the joys and anxieties of modern fatherhood.

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅ Navigating the challenges and rewards of being an older parent.

✅ How the loss of William's father in the El Salvador Civil War shaped his outlook on life and fatherhood.

✅ The anxieties of raising a child in a rapidly changing world dominated by AI and automation.

✅ William's approach to preparing his daughter for the future while cherishing her childhood innocence.

✅ The importance of teaching financial literacy and life skills to young children.

✅ Balancing a positive outlook with realistic anxieties as a parent.

✅ Insights on raising a bilingual child and preserving cultural heritage.

✅ The biggest challenge of fatherhood: managing patience and embracing the journey.

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