Topic: New Year

Jonnie Jensen opens the first podcast of 2026 by discussing the fleeting nature of New Year resolutions and the importance of creating a desired life rather than feeling stuck. The High Value Man Project is introduced as a framework for dads to achieve true riches in relationships and personal results. A central theme for the year is established around the fundamental sense of happiness and enjoying the life one creates.

Divorced parents can choose to recreate Christmas on alternative dates, such as between December 28th and New Year's Day. This approach allows children to experience "bonus" holidays, including two birthdays and two Christmases. Shifting the focus from the misery of divorce to these positive benefits requires cooperation between parents to ensure the kids receive the best experience possible.

An anecdote details a New Year's Eve incident where teenagers consumed an entire bottle of Tequila Rose in a park. The resulting illness served as a "baptism" regarding the consequences of heavy drinking, leading to a permanent aversion to strawberry-flavored drinks for one of the boys.

Jonnie Jensen discusses the pride he takes in his children's development following his divorce, crediting their mother for her role. He provides a framework for fathers to apologize to their teenage children if they feel they have failed in the past, involving a genuine promise for future change. The hosts compare these commitments to New Year's resolutions, stressing the need for consistency over perfection.

The period between Christmas and New Year, humorously referred to as "the Biffins," is identified as a critical time for personal reflection and auditing the past year's wins and losses. By taking this time to clear out mental tension, men can create a clean slate for planning their 2025 objectives. This intentional pause allows for a stronger start to the upcoming year.

Glenn explains his large family dynamics and his holiday custody schedule, which grants him Christmas Eve and Christmas morning this year. Jonnie discusses the tradition of alternating Christmas and New Year's with his children's mother. He expresses a desire to avoid watching Jools Holland's Hootenanny this year in favor of a more active New Year's Eve celebration.

The hosts encourage listeners to plan their holiday celebrations well in advance to avoid loneliness or disappointment. Glenn describes his ideal New Year's Eve party involving loud music, champagne, and a crowded house. They also discuss Airbnb's crackdown on house parties and the importance of proactive social planning as part of the Team Superdad coaching philosophy.

Jonnie Jensen reports reaching day 86 of the Super Dad Workout, explaining the structure of 30-day cycles and the rule of returning to day one if a day is missed. The discussion shifts to the psychology of consistency, contrasting the "all or nothing" failure of typical New Year's resolutions with a more forgiving mindset. They briefly define Park Run as a community 5K event for the benefit of international listeners.

Jonnie Jensen introduces the concept of "blips versus breakdowns," arguing that minor setbacks should not be viewed as total failures. He cites A-B testing from a marketing campaign showing that people who are encouraged to forgive themselves for mistakes stick to their resolutions longer than those pressured to be perfect. The hosts conclude that "stickability" comes from the ability to get back up after a stumble.

The hosts describe their New Year's Eve activities, which included a six-hour FIFA gaming session between friends. They discuss the "circle of life" moment when children begin to surpass their parents in video game skill. One host asserts that while his son may win at gaming, he maintains superior physical fitness and running stamina.