Podcasts by Dad Logs - A Glimpse Into the Mind of a Broadcaster
This is the personal account of DadGotGame, broadcaster of video games on the internet and builder of community, and family. Daily account of the journey into broadcasting, the trials and tribulations, thoughts on faith, family, love and life.
I stream on Twitch on M / W / F nights from 4 - 10 PM CST and Saturday from 9 AM - 3 PM CST, join us for the fun!
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The Dad Logs Revisited - A Dad's Tale from 2021-01-08T19:48:33
Today I wanted to share episode 1 of my Dad Logs Revisited podcast series! I talk about the transition from part time to full time streaming, some of my lessons learned while becoming a full tim...
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Branching Out - Dad Log - Stardate 12172018 from 2018-12-17T16:09:50
Today I want to chat about branching out. It's been a minute since I've created a Dad Log, so apologies for that. When you find yourself getting comfortable in the group of creators you've made fri...
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Motivation - Dad Log - Stardate 12042018 from 2018-12-04T16:27:40
Today I wanted to try something different, we did the Dad Log live on our morning cast. And we talked about motivation. As people, it can be really hard some days to get out of bed, to pull your bo...
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Stream Coaching - Dad Log - 11192018 from 2018-11-19T22:36:46
Today we're going to talk about the hot topic of the week, stream coaching. This has come up and been fought about on Twitter and even some of the biggest folks in streaming are weighing in on it. ...
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Dealing With Chargebacks - DadLog - Stardate11162018 from 2018-11-16T14:56:46
Today I want to talk about dealing with chargebacks. As a streamer, you inevitably will end up at some point dealing with charged back tips. There are a few ways to combat those chargebacks though....
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The Hard Work - Dad Log - Stardate 11142018 from 2018-11-14T15:15:48
Today I want to talk about the hard work that no one sees when you become a content creator. The reality is that to succeed in content creation, you have to put in the time off screen. There are ma...
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Finding Your Purpsose - Dad Log - Stardate 11122018 from 2018-11-12T15:40:38
Today I want to chat about finding your purpose. I think as content creators we have a tendency to jump into creation almost like a pipe dream. We dream some day of being a huge star, and don't rea...
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Utilizing Good Ideas - Dad Log - Stardate 11092018 from 2018-11-09T15:51:05
Today I want to talk about utilizing good ideas, regardless of where they come from. The saying goes, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". And every tech company out there, imitates their...
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Being Genuine - Dad Log - Stardate 11072018 from 2018-11-07T16:42:58
Today I want to talk about being genuine. We were chatting last night about the differences between Mixer and Twitch, and one of my folks commented about how Twitch felt "fake" to them. How many fo...
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Fortnite Save the World - Dad Log - Stardate 11052018 from 2018-11-05T18:36:39
Fortnite Save the World - Dad Log - Stardate 11052018 Today I want to do a State of the Game address on Fortnite Save the World. This side of the Fortnite franchise doesn't get a whole lot of press...
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Mixer Season 2 Thoughts - Dad Log - Stardate 11022018 from 2018-11-02T15:14:39
Today I want to share my thoughts on Mixer Season 2. This includes the updates that dropped like Skills, Sparks Patronage, and the ideas yet to come like Embers and the loyalty system. With Season ...
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Depth vs Breadth - Dad Log - Stardate 10312018 from 2018-10-31T14:50:52
Today I want to chat about depth versus breadth in your community. As a content creator, one of the easiest metrics to measure is follower count. It's front and center everywhere, there are 25,000 ...
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Schedule That Works - Dad Log - Stardate 10292018 from 2018-10-29T15:28:39
Today I want to chat about creating a schedule that works for you. There are two types of schedules for people, schedules that work and schedules that don't. Creating a schedule that works means cr...
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Marathon Not A Sprint - Dad Log - Stardate 10262018 from 2018-10-26T20:39:06
Today I want to chat about content creation and how it's a marathon, not a sprint. I've been doing consistent content creation for the last year, and as a "young" content creator, it can be easy to...
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Green Screen vs Cambox - Dad Log - Stardate 10242018 from 2018-10-24T16:37:50
Today I want to chat about the differences between a green screen and a cambox. I chat about the pros and cons of both, the personal preference side of them, and how to execute the delivery of them...
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Innovation - Dad Log - Stardate 10222018 from 2018-10-22T13:28:16
Today I want to talk about innovation, and innovation as a content creator. The top creators are always innovating, tweaking, coming up with new ideas and experiences for their audience to drive en...
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Affiliate vs Partner vs Sponsor - Dad Log - Stardate 10192018 from 2018-10-19T13:54:46
Today I want to talk about different types of agreements. There are many different ways to engage with companies, andy many different ways that engaging with those companies can be mutually benefic...
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Episode 139 from 2018-10-17T17:14:05
Today I have a heart to heart with you content creators and future content creators out there. This is not to discourage you in your pursuits in content creation, but to lay it out there for you. W...
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The Great Mixer Departure - Dad Log - Stardate 10152018 from 2018-10-15T13:59:47
Today I want to chat about what appears to be a departure of droves of creator from Mixer back to Twitch. There are a lot of folks that are upset about the site's stability, about growth on the pla...
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Getting Back On The Horse - Dad Log - Stardate 10112018 from 2018-10-11T14:47:54
Today I want to talk about getting back on the horse. It can be really easy when we slip up and take an unscheduled day off, get sick, or stop doing something, to say it's not worth doing any more....
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Shake It Off - Dad Log - Stardate 10032018 from 2018-10-03T15:59:55
Today I want to talk about shaking it off. It's one of the toughest things to do as content creators, but it's a vital part of what we do. There are going to be days and times of year that are natu...
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Taking Time Off - Dad Log - Stardate 10012018 from 2018-10-01T14:32:18
Today I wanted to talk about taking time off. Since I just got back from vacation, and feel recharged and ready to dive back in, it's a really relevant topic for me. After taking the last 12 months...
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Quality Over Quantity - Dad Log - Stardate 09202018 from 2018-09-20T15:04
Today I want to chat about quality over quantity in content creation. 2 or 3 years ago, the streaming mantra was "Always Be Streaming" if you wanted to succeed in the space. Interesting enough, and...
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Ups and Downs - Dad Log - Stardate 09192018 from 2018-09-19T14:29:27
Today I want to talk about ups and downs. As people, and especially as content creators, we ride these ups and downs like a rollercoaster. It can be really tough to go from hundreds of people in ou...
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Compromising Your Integrity - Dad Log - Stardate 09182018 from 2018-09-18T17:54:35
Today I want to talk about compromising your integrity. As a broadcaster, and as a person, integrity is crucial when building relationships. It sets the expectation that you are a good person to wo...
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Meaningful Engagement - Dad Log - Stardate 09172018 from 2018-09-17T15:32:44
Today I want to talk about having meaningful engagement on social media. A lot of times we go out on Twitter or Instagram, and we just like and follow and that's as far as the relationship goes. Th...
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Life Update - Dad Log - Stardate 09142018 from 2018-09-14T21:54:57
Today I wanted to provide a life update for y'all. I've been a little slow to upload the podcast and Instagram posts, because it's been a very busy week for me. As "side hustle" content creators, i...
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Show Your Weakness - Dad Log - Stardate 09112018 from 2018-09-11T14:36:32
Today I want to talk about showing your weakness, which seems super backwards from what most people want to project. A lot of times, we as human beings, feel like we have to constantly show strengt...
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Don't Take It Personally - Dad Log - Stardate 09072018 from 2018-09-07T14:49:39
Today I want to chat about not taking unfollowers personally. It's really easy, as the industry puts heavy emphasis on follower counts, to get down about even one person unfollowing you on your cha...
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Setting Expectations for Yourself - Dad Log - Stardate 09062018 from 2018-09-06T14:50:08
Today I want to talk about setting expectations for yourself. As a Mixer Partner, I'm afforded and presented with many opportunities I've not had previously, and it's easy to set unrealistic expect...
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Taking Shortcuts - Dad Log - Stardate 09052018 from 2018-09-05T13:52:50
Today I want to talk about taking shortcuts. As human beings, we're always looking for the shortest path between point A and point B. Whether it's traffic and driving, or trying to make our way to ...
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Harnessing Excitement - DadLog - Stardate 09042018 from 2018-09-04T14:59:57
Today I want to chat about harnessing your excitement for new releases. As a content creator, and as I've talked about before, we spend a lot of time on auxillary things outside of playing games. E...
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The Grind - DadLog - Stardate 09032018 from 2018-09-03T14:46:54
Today I want to talk about the grind. When people watch other people playing video games for a living, it's really easy to imagine that the only thing that person does is play video games and get p...
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Finding Your Flow - DadLog - Stardate 08312018 from 2018-08-31T16:02:50
Today I want to talk about something that I think takes practice and time, and that's finding your flow. As new content creators, it can be a struggle to weave in your every day life into the conve...
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Making Assumptions - DadLog - Stardate 08302018 from 2018-08-30T18:38:49
Today I want to talk about bad decisions...I mean, making assumptions. Yesterday, amongst the massive increase in viewership on Mixer, I made some assumptions initially that I came to find out were...
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Diversifying Content - DadLog - Stardate 08292018 from 2018-08-29T14:09:34
Today I talk about a fear I have with playing one game too much on the channel. From what I've seen in the short time in this content creation space, it's really risky to be a channel on a single g...
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Find What Works - Dad Log - Stardate 08272018 from 2018-08-27T14:19:59
Today I want to chat about finding what works. As content creators, a lot of times we can get wrapped up in "always being on" that we can forget to take time and have consideration for what works f...
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Balancing Goals - DadLog - Stardate 08242018 from 2018-08-24T15:10:20
Today I admit I was wrong. I let my jaded perspective get in the way of realizing that much of my following came from the Fortnite directory, and that I've been ignoring that part of my community f...
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Optimizing Your Day - DadLog - Stardate 08232018 from 2018-08-23T13:40:43
Today I want to chat about optimizing your day. I've been reflecting and projecting on what I imagine a normal day as a content creator would look like. What would my "routine" be, and then last ni...
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Nvidia Reveal Breakdown - DadLog - Stardate 08222018 from 2018-08-22T15:38:21
Today I wanted to breakdown the Gamescom 2018 Nvidia reveal of the new 20 series graphics chipset that they revealed. We'll start off with the absolute stellar: the Turing chipset has no rival to d...
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Encouraging Understanding - Dad Log - Stardate 08212018 from 2018-08-21T15:38:33
Today I want to talk about understanding, and the encouragement of said understanding. For most of us, this is a hobby or a part time side hustle. We don't do this for a living, and so we are setti...
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Playing Video Games - Dad Log - Stardate 08172018 from 2018-08-17T20:48:23
Today I want to talk about something I've missed since I've started creating content. It's called playing video games with my friends. As someone who has limited free time throughout the week, my a...
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Consideration - Dad Log - Stardate 08162018 from 2018-08-16T14:50:36
We've reached the end of our discussion on the "4 Cs" of relationship building, what a series! Today we talk about consideration, and what it means to be considerate of others in your relationships...
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Compromise - Dad Log - Stardate 08152018 from 2018-08-15T14:59:18
Today we're on the third of four talking about the "4 Cs" of relationships. In this episode I want to talk about compromise, from two perspectives. The first in about compromising your core values ...
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Commitment - Dad Log - Stardate 08142018 from 2018-08-14T14:52:59
Here is the second part of our series on building relationships and networking. As my mom talks about, one of the "4 C's" is commitment, which can consist of two different types of commitment. The ...
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Communication - Dad Log - Stardate 08102018 from 2018-08-10T15:19:57
Today starts my 4 day series on networking, specifically on building relationships. My mom taught me from a young age, the key to making relationships work is the 4 C's, communication, commitment, ...
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What Success Looks Like - Dad Log - Stardate 08092018 from 2018-08-09T17:02:57
It's really easy as people and as content creators to focus on numbers as measures of success. They are the easiest to measure, they indicate trends, and they are useful tools to find the general d...
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Self Awareness - Dad Log - Stardate 08082018 from 2018-08-08T17:13:24
We all have those days. The days where we aren't feeling ourselves, or are in a negative headspace because we're tired, or sick, or just woke up on the wrong side of the bed. It's really important ...
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State of the Game - Warframe - Dad Log - Stardate 08072018 from 2018-08-07T21:29:17
Today I wanted to cover a state of the game for Warframe. We've been streaming and playing it a ton, and I've really been enjoying the switch to PC. So here are the thoughts on the game in it's cur...
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Having It All Together - Dad Log - Stardate 08062018 from 2018-08-06T19:56:25
I bet you thought based on the title that this was going to be a lecture about how you have to have it all together all the time. It's not. I wanted to take a moment and be a little vulnerable with...
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Overcoming Challenges - Dadlog - Stardate 08042018 from 2018-08-04T22:27:48
We all have challenges we need to overcome. For instance, I have a baby on my chest in this episode. It was literally the only time I had during the day to record my podcast, so I got it done with ...
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Social Media Strategy - Dad Log - Stardate 08012018 from 2018-08-01T21:19:59
Today I wanted to cover how I use the various social media sites that are available today. I'll cover Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, with a focus on how I use each of them as a tool to b...
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Partner Pushes & Roads to Blank - Dad Log - Stardate 07312018 from 2018-07-31T21:27:21
Today I'm going to talk about my opinion on partner pushes and roads to numbers. I've seen a lot of folks put in their stream titles and going live tweets that they are on a "partner push" or on th...
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Milestones & Next Steps - Dad Log - Stardate 07302018 from 2018-07-30T18:57:30
Today I want to talk about setting milestones and next steps for your channel. This is SUPER important, especially for those of you that want to do this for a living. When you "make it" to partner ...
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Write It Down - Dad Log - Stardate 07252018 from 2018-07-25T19:27:25
I was talking with a few other casters at GuardianCon about things. And we came to the determination that as casters, we're often times overwhelmed with a lot of stuff, which means we often forget ...
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Mixer Partner Program Updates - Dad Log - Stardate 07242018 from 2018-07-24T17:13:05
Mixer released updated partner program requirements and it's causing a frenzy with folks wanting to get in on it. I wanted to address the updates to the program and make some recommendations for th...
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Give Yourself Grace - Dad Log - Stardate 07232018 from 2018-07-23T14:53:22
Today I want to talk about giving yourself grace. This is not meant to be an excuse for not getting started creating content, or to take weeks off without purpose. But it's meant to encourage you t...
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Soliciting Feedback - Dad Log - Stardate 07202018 from 2018-07-20T20:03:26
Today I wanted to chat about soliciting feedback from others. I think it's an important part of content creation, and a very useful tool in progressing and improving as a content creator. We all ha...
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Overcoming Challenges - Dad Log - Stardate 07192018 from 2018-07-20T01:03:45
We all have challenges in our life, some are huge and some are small. But no matter what, we have challenges to deal with. As with anything in life, how you overcome those challenges will dictate h...
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Prioritizing Self Care - Dad Log - Stardate 07172018 from 2018-07-17T15:59:21
I've been back from GuardianCon for a couple days now, and I'm seeing the Twitter talking about the "con flu", the inevitable sickness that people bring back from conventions. It's important, espec...
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Convention Attendance - Dad Log - Stardate 0716201 from 2018-07-16T15:11:58
I'm back from GuardianCon 2018, and all I think is wow. What a conference, and what an amazing experience. Convention attendance is an important opportunity to solidify relationships you've built w...
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Introducing Yourself - Dad Log - Stardate 07132018 from 2018-07-13T12:23:48
Day one of GuardianCon and I can see people aren't comfortable introducing themselves to others. The anxiety is flaring up, and it can be a little uncomfortable, even for an extrovert like me. But ...
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Using Your Social Influence - Dad Log - Stardate 07112018 from 2018-07-11T15:31:50
Watching the GuardianCon stream reminds of me of the fact that, as content creators, you have social influence. Whether you're big or small, you have social influence. It's up to you what you use t...
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Needing Help & Asking For It - Dad Log - Stardate 07102018 from 2018-07-10T13:34:48
It's really hard sometimes to admit to needing help and then asking for it. But as people, and especially as content creators, it's vital to being successful. We are often times one-man armies, we ...
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Taking Chances - Dad Log - Stardate 07092018 from 2018-07-09T14:40:28
Today I want to talk about taking chances and calculating risks. As content creators (and people), we always have opportunities to evaluate, both big and small. Usually, small opportunities represe...
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No Means No - Dad Log - Stardate 07072018 from 2018-07-07T21:04:35
Today I want to talk about saying 'No'. It's important, especially as content creators, to be able to say no. As you grow, more and more people will ask you for things. Collaborations, information ...
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Diversify Your Networking - Dad Log - Stardate 07062018 from 2018-07-06T14:50:25
Today I want to talk about diversifying your network. As you begin broadcasting, you always hear from experienced folks that networking is CRUCIAL to your growth and success. I echo that sentiment....
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Patience With Others - Dad Log - Stardate 07052018 from 2018-07-05T14:31:08
In a previous Dad Log, I talked about being patient. Which still applies to this topic, but was a little more broad and high level. Today I wanted to chat about being patient with other people. As ...
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Maximizing Your Investment - Dad Log - Stardate 07032018 from 2018-07-03T15:03:21
It's really easy as a creator to blame our hardware for the lack of quality we produce. I've done it far more often than I care to admit. "Oh, if I just had 'X' then my content would be so much bet...
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Minimize Distractions - Dad Log - Stardate 07022018 from 2018-07-02T16:24:34
Today I wanted to talk about minimizing distractions. When you're creating live content, you're already taking in so much information. Playing your game, people following, chat interaction, multime...
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Time Management - Dad Log - Stardate 06302018 from 2018-06-30T20:50:52
Today I wanted to talk just a little about time management. We all wish we had more time in the day, to get done what we want to get done. But unfortunately, we all have 24 hours in a day, so let's...
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Apprehension & Insecurity - Dad Log - Stardate 06292018 from 2018-06-29T14:10:42
The most successful people on the planet aren't immune to having apprehensions and insecurities. It's how you move past them that matters. Even the most confident people deal with doubt, fear, unce...
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Keep Creating Content - Dad Log - Stardate 06282018 from 2018-06-28T20:22:35
We all have frustrations. Days when nothing goes right, everything breaks down from a technical or other standpoint. But don't let technical or other isues discourage you from creating content. It'...
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Focus On Your Content - Dad Log - Stardate 06272018 from 2018-06-27T14:08:45
I want to talk about something that is a bit of a tough subject for me, but I've noticed an increase in the occurrence and wanted to address it. When you're streaming, you should be focused on crea...
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Misplaced Ownership - Dad Log - Stardate 06262018 from 2018-06-25T14:11:40
I want to talk a little bit about misplaced ownership. A few weeks back Skyan covered a topic like this, and I've noticed recently a bunch of posts about this on Twitter as well, so I figured I'd a...
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Twitter Etiquette - Dad Log - Stardate 06242018 from 2018-06-24T21:34:48
I've noticed an increase on Twitter in the use of irrelevant hashtags and the mass mentioning of large broadcasters as a tactic to gain exposure for smaller broadcasters. I wanted to address this h...
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Time Investment - Dad Log - Stardate 06222018 from 2018-06-22T16:00:53
As broadcasters and as people, we are always strapped for time. So it's important that you identify a few things when it comes to time investment. First, identify the items that you're going to spe...
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First Impressions & Second Chances - Dad Log - 06212018 from 2018-06-21T15:24
Today I want to talk about making first impressions and giving people second chances on THEIR first impressions. As content creators, we all have bad days. I challenge any content creator that has ...
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Dealing with Being Overwhelmed - Dad Log - Stardate 06202018 from 2018-06-20T17:19:53
Sometimes we end up in a situation where we are unbelievably overwhelmed by everything going on in our world. Take me for instance, now not only was I lacking sleep because of my stream schedule, b...
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Sharing is Caring - Dad Log - Stardate 06192018 from 2018-06-19T15:07:36
Today I want to talk about sharing information and expertise. Every single person on the planet has some expertise in something. As we grow up and get into the working world, we develop relevance a...
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Show & Tell - Dad Log - Stardate 06182018 from 2018-06-18T16:10:44
I want to talk today about showing people rather than telling them. I had this conversation the other day about how I want to encourage my son regarding chasing dreams. So many of us tell our kids,...
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Showing Gratitude - Dad Log - Stardate 06162018 from 2018-06-16T20:29:27
I've been working really hard on a lot of backend stuff for the stream lately, and have been taking that opportunity to catch up on the #AskBroman podcast lately. And it dawned on me, that while I ...
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Building Community - Dad Log - Stardate 06152018 from 2018-06-15T15:10:52
Today I wanted to talk about building community. A lot of content creators out there talk about how they want a thriving community, and they're creating content with that focus. It's a great goal t...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06142018 - Rough Days from 2018-06-14T13:55:09
Yesterday was one of those days for me. Where it felt like no one at work was interested in helping you out, but pushed against everything you were doing. Makes you just want to quit your job and p...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06132018 - Expertise In Your Network from 2018-06-13T14:48:09
You never know fully what expertise lies in your network. We all know the importance of building your network, but a lot of times we compartmentalize our networks to "business" or "friends" or "fam...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06122018 - Enable Discovery from 2018-06-12T15:15:52
Always make sure that people can see you when they want to. Yesterday I sent out the third wave of stream team invites. It's always exciting when you get the chance to discover new creators, or get...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06112018 - Challenge Yourself from 2018-06-11T15:44:05
Today I want to talk about challenging yourself. It's really easy when things are working like a well oiled machine, to get comfortable and complacent. Especially as content creators, when things a...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06092018 - "Try Before You Buy" Dreamer from 2018-06-09T17:58:16
Have you heard of the phrase "Try Before You Buy"? It's a phrase that guides you towards trying out things before you actually buy them so you know they fit, whatever it happens to be. I would also...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06082018 - State of the Stream from 2018-06-08T14:41:36
I've never done a "State of the Stream" type update on the podcast before, so I wanted to take a moment and chat about all the things that are being worked on. What you guys and gals see on stream,...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06072018 - Playing With Viewers from 2018-06-07T14:13:02
Something, that a lot of broadcasters are struggling with is managing viewer games. It can be stressful to play with viewers, especially when you manage a queue that gets large. With a game like Fo...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06062018 - Getting Business With It from 2018-06-06T16:14:14
I don't often talk about the backend, or business side, of what I do on a weekly basis, so I thought I'd take a stab at it. People look at content creation, or streaming, as the "dream job". Many t...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06052018 - Platform Comparison & Breakdown from 2018-06-05T15:16:41
Today I wanted to cover something that a lot of creators are making decisions on and provide you with a breakdown of the various live streaming platforms you have a choice to make content on. I wan...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06042018 - Exhaustion & Motivation from 2018-06-04T13:59:42
I was asked the other night, "When you're exhausted and not motivated, what helps you to maintain your high energy and go live?". I initially answered with coffee and Gamersupps, but after reflecti...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06022018 - We're In This Together from 2018-06-02T19:08:08
With all of the announcements on Twitter about people moving platforms, it can be easy to get anxious about the influx of creators and the "competition" it creates. I let it get in my head a few da...
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Dad Log - Stardate 06012018 - Big Brother is Always Watching from 2018-06-01T14:53:50
No, this isn't a topic about Big Brother always watching. Well, it kind of is, but not in the menacing sense. Today I wanted to talk about the fact that as a broadcaster, you never know who is watc...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05312018 - Self Evaluation and Reflection from 2018-05-31T16:24:43
It's important as broadcasters, and as people, to take a step back every once in awhile to self-reflect and evaluate where you're at. When you're in the day to day grind of life, it's easy to get l...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05302018 - E3 Hype from 2018-05-30T20:09:50
I wanted in this episode to cover some of the hype that has been swirling around one of the biggest conferences of the year, E3. The Electronic Entertainment Expo is one of the largest events of th...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05292018 - Online Security from 2018-05-29T16:24:26
Faye_Vrit wanted to know about securing yourself and your family online. There are a couple different things you can do, but unfortunately it will always be a balance between putting yourself out t...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05262018 - Persistent Simplification from 2018-05-27T01:59:53
In the pursuit of always being better, it's easy to get focused on creating content without taking the time to learn new skills and pursue the simplification of our setup and processes so we can ma...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05252018 - Effective Self Promotion - Again from 2018-05-25T14:34:31
Today I want to add on to a podcast I did a little bit ago about effective self promotion. In that podcast I talk about making sure that your link to your primary streaming site is on EVERY profile...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05242018 - Dealing with Haters from 2018-05-24T14:30:31
"5% of people will hate you no matter what you do." If you can live with the realization that haters are going to hate, then you can get past just about anything they throw at you. People are going...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05232018 - Dealing with Trolls from 2018-05-23T14:43:06
I've been reading a lot about an increase in trolling recently, which is something that is often difficult for broadcasters to deal with. Especially when you're a growing broadcaster and "every vie...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05222018 - Game Selection from 2018-05-22T14:39:10
I've noticed a huge increase recently in the number of posts on Twitter talking about game selection and playing the games you love. A lot of people talk about "growth games" and especially on Mixe...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05162018 - Put Yourself Out There from 2018-05-16T15:42:19
I hear from people that their scared to engage with others out of a fear of rejection. I get the feeling, I used to be that way. But then I read a book called the "3 Signs of a Miserable Job" and m...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05142018 - Got Perspective? from 2018-05-14T14:12:10
I have a confession. I got sucked into the trap I've been telling y'all to avoid for months. Over the last couple weeks, I've been focusing on the wrong things. I'm sorry. It's hard when you're mak...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05102018 - Your Most Valuable Asset from 2018-05-10T15:16:27
Time fam. I'm just going to say it. The most valuable resource you can give anyone or anything on this planet is your time. So when you're looking at where and how you spend your time, make sure it...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05092018 - Tech Talk II from 2018-05-09T15:24:50
Today, it's a very long Dad Log. I wanted to break down hardware options for streaming. I get a lot of questions about my own hardware setup, so I will cover what I use, but will also cover other o...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05082018 - Headspace Probs from 2018-05-08T14:50:41
Sometimes, as content creators, we just aren't in the right headspace. I'm not talking about those times when you're just more tired than normal, or you've had some setbacks from a technical perspe...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05042018 - TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: STANDBY from 2018-05-04T14:51:23
As a broadcaster, you are inevitably going to run into technical issues. Even the most experienced broadcaster has technical issues from time to time, and the key to dealing with them (if they aren...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05032018 - I'm New Here from 2018-05-03T21:02:12
One of the questions I get all the time from new or prospective streamers is "How do I get started?" or "How do I gain a following?". And so I wanted to cover the top three things that I tell every...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05022018 - Dealing With Disappointment from 2018-05-02T14:02:52
Let's talk about dealing with disappointment. Yesterday I received notice that I was denied partnership with the Mixer platform. It hurt a bit given what the Legion has accomplished in the 2 months...
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Dad Log - Stardate 05012018 - Let's Talk Numbers from 2018-05-01T17:31:42
I've always talked about not looking at your numbers. To clarify, when I say that, I'm talking about looking at your numbers when you're streaming. It's the worst thing you can do, because it can b...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04302018 - Owning Your Brand from 2018-04-30T13:49:53
A lot of broadcasters get hung up on flashy graphics, video transitions and alert packages because they think it's the most important representation of your brand. We're following up on last night'...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04292018 - Genuine Imitation from 2018-04-30T01:00:01
I wanted to talk about what it looks like to improve as a broadcaster. There are two major ways you can improve, one is just by doing. The more you do, the better you'll get. You'll be more comfort...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04282018 - From Hobby to Job from 2018-04-28T21:57:35
I've noticed over the last few weeks that I'm more passionate about the content I'm creating as opposed to the games I'm playing. I've always been a gamer at heart, I love video games. I love the e...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04262018 - Origin Story from 2018-04-26T14:15:40
The question was posed in our weekly stream team discussion, "What or who was your reason for getting streaming and how long did it take you to first go live after you were introduced to live strea...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04252018 - Finding Your Focus from 2018-04-25T14:58:51
The Legion is almost 3300 strong fam. Your support is humbling to put it simply. Thank you for the continued support! Now, on to today's topic. Finding your focus on your own content. I've had a lo...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04242018 - Effective Self Promotion from 2018-04-24T13:35:39
Today I want to chat about effective self promotion. Now I know some folks cringe at the thought of self promotion and I've hammered home the fact that you shouldn't go in someone else's chat and p...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04232018 - State of the Game "Destiny 2" from 2018-04-23T13:43:51
Today I wanted to give you an update on the weekend and most importantly, I wanted to start doing some "State of the Game" podcasts focused on some of the games we play in the Dad Cave. Which bring...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04212018 - Dealing With Fear from 2018-04-22T02:05:36
We all have it, regardless of how confident we might appear. As the family continues to grow and morph into something bigger, y'all are bringing me closer to someday doing this for a living. But wi...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04192018 - Selling Out (Affiliations & Partnerships) from 2018-04-19T14:05:33
So I actually don't say selling out at all in this video. Let's get that out of the way. But, I do talk about sponsorships, and how important it is to evaluate who YOU are going to partner with whe...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04182018 - Riding the Rollercoaster from 2018-04-18T13:22:32
Today I want to talk a little bit about the rollercoaster ride that is being a broadcaster. As someone who creates daily content, and streams three times a week, inevitably, there will be high days...
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Dadlog - Stardate 04172018 - Your Full Support from 2018-04-17T13:48:33
Last night was another incredible example of the support on Mixer being absolutely incredible. Ironic that I decided to talk about supporting other content creators, isn't it? So I was hanging out ...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04162018 - Going With The Flow from 2018-04-16T14:02:58
People like to worry. Hopefully this isn't new to you, but if you reflect on the past week, how much time did you spend worrying about things you had NO control over? Nothing reminds me more of thi...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04102018 - Being Patient from 2018-04-16T13:31:04
So 2700 Legion strong happened last night. That is absolutely incredible, the love and support y'all have given me and the fam on Mixer has been so humbling. Thank you for your love. Today I talk ...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04092018 - Giving Back from 2018-04-09T14:19:31
Hey fam, so I had an opportunity to talk with a member of the Legion who just got started on their journey in broadcasting. And it was an awesome opportunity for two reasons. One, I got to reflect ...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04072018 - Give Yourself a Break from 2018-04-07T23:45:39
Short and sweet, coming your way. Today I was late for my cast, I managed to either sleep through my alarm, shut it off in a daze, or just plain didn't set it. Whatever the case, I wolk up exactly ...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04062018 - Finding a Mentor from 2018-04-06T17:48:35
Hey fam, in today's Dad Log I talk about finding a mentor. It's important, no matter what you're doing, to find someone whom you trust and can help guide you in your journey. Whether you're a sales...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04042018 - Taking Care of Yourself from 2018-04-04T13:37:37
Huge shoutout for the Legion being 2200+ strong today! But I am going to pay for it the next few days. Which brings me to my topic of discussion, taking care of yourself. Many of us are chasing aft...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04032018 - The Right Tool For the Job from 2018-04-03T14:15:25
Today I wanted to talk a little bit about the right tool for the job. Something my dad always said and engrained in me at a young age was to always use the right tool for the right job. That's stuc...
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Dad Log - Stardate 04022018 - Choose Your Game Wisely from 2018-04-02T14:00:26
Today I'm struggling with game selection. The Legion has come to expect, that generally speaking, we're playing Warframe or Fortnite. But the "Go Fast" update for Destiny 2 looks very intriguing af...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03312018 - Taking Care of Business from 2018-04-01T05:15:32
As a content creator, it's easy to dream about wanting to only be a content creator. I do it all the time. But the fact is, many of us, have responsibilities to take care of, not just to ourselves,...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03302018 - Making Time from 2018-03-30T14:53:18
Today I want to talk about making time. Not making time, like I'm making my day be 26 hours long instead of 24. I'm talking about making time for the people in your life. A lot of folks talk about ...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03292018 - Finding Your Why from 2018-03-29T14:34:38
A few nights ago, we had a Q&A session in the stream, and I had someone ask me "Why do you stream"? I've always felt that streaming was my opportunity to build a place for people to belong. It's be...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03282018 - Staying Humble from 2018-03-28T13:43:13
Hey fam, so after last night, I'm just dumbfounded by the love and support we've gotten on Mixer. From the casters, from the viewers, it's incredible. And it would be easy for me to puff up my ches...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03272018 - Supporting Other Content Creators from 2018-03-27T18:06:19
I can't stress this enough. So many folks that create content on other platforms, are making their way to Mixer. And there are folks that are challenged by this, and folks that are supportive of th...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03262018 - Get Out of My Head from 2018-03-26T12:49:56
I'm letting negativity overwhelm me today, and I'm struggling to get out of this headspace. I've been at this broadcasting gig for about 6 months now, and I've built what I think some really great ...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03252018 - Prioritize Your Relationships from 2018-03-25T21:52:12
Hey fam, so it's been a heck of a week, but I wanted to talk real quick about prioritizing your relationships. As broadcasters, it's easy to get sucked into the grind. Cast for just one more hour, ...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03242018 - Being Content from 2018-03-24T15:33:19
It's been a bit of a challenging week this week, I've had to reschedule 2 out of my 3 casts due to some IRL stuff going on, and I've come to enjoy the regularity of my schedule, so weeks like this ...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03232018 - What Really Matters? from 2018-03-24T01:08:44
As I reflect on the life of a man who did many things before passing away, I realize that I need to double down on what matters in this life. And newsflash, it has nothing to do with making more mo...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03222018 - Running With Opportunity from 2018-03-22T13:47:51
Last night, the creative juices were flowing after a friend of mine posted an idea for a podcast on Twitter. I immediately and almost frantically, started writing questions and ideas down for imple...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03212018 - Creativity, Silver Linings & Lemonade from 2018-03-21T13:43:08
Mixer was down last night. Effectively, most of Mixer's services were down and we ended up calling it about 90 minutes into my cast. Which, as a broadcaster who only gets to cast 3 to 4 times a wee...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03202018 - Support & Community from 2018-03-20T14:06:57
So many emotions today that I can't articulate. We hit 1000 Legion strong last night, which is an INCREDIBLE milestone to hit less than a month in to being on Mixer. But while that's super exciting...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03192018 - Platform Exodus & Competition from 2018-03-19T13:45:42
It's amazing to see Mixer starting to make moves in the broadcaster space, I was in Angry Iceberg's stream and there was chatter about how Mixer has approached some Twitch partners about making the...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03182018 - Teamwork makes the.... from 2018-03-18T21:43:33
After last night I absolutely had to talk about how important it is to surround yourself with a solid team. We nearly hit the 1k mark for member of the Legion, and I couldn't be more excited and hu...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03172018 - Always Be Learning from 2018-03-17T22:30:26
Today I talked about learning. A lot of times, we as people, actively want to avoid learning new things either because we're in school and we're forced to learn, or we're told by a figure of author...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03162018 - THE GRIND from 2018-03-16T13:48:20
It's Friday! Today is normally a day where I start to reflect on how the week has gone, and this week is one of those weeks that I would define as "the grind". I didn't really have any of those "ad...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03152018 - Celebrating the Success of Others from 2018-03-15T13:48:16
So many thoughts running through my head in this dad log, it was really hard to put them all together in a coherent thought. But waking up to a Twitter-storm about Ninja and Drake is a pretty fun t...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03142018 - Priorities from 2018-03-14T14:09:20
Today I want to talk about priorities, whether it's stream related or otherwise. Had a chat with a good friend about getting things setup for their stream, and something that came to mind is the fa...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03132018 - People & Positive Impact from 2018-03-13T14:09:32
My wife and I had a date night last night, and sat down to finish up Thor: Ragnarok (great movie BTW, best of the three Thor movies in my opinion). At one point in the film, it's said that Asgard i...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03122018 - Thank You & Broadcaster Etiquette from 2018-03-12T14:12:44
First, before we dive into today's Dad Log, I have to say thank you for all the love and support that everyone has shown me and the fam. We have been on Mixer for a little over 2 weeks now, and the...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03112018 - Daily Content Creation from 2018-03-11T21:14:06
Props to those who create content on a daily basis. I'm tackling this one head on, because I woke up this morning drawing a blank. Creating content daily is tough! Especially if you're creating con...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03102018 - Mental Health + Sun from 2018-03-10T21:23:49
So I didn't really think this whole thing through, it's really easy for me to get these done in the morning during the week because I can pop down here before work and get them knocked out before w...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03092018 - Being Grateful from 2018-03-09T19:40:15
Today I woke up incredibly thankful for the opportunites that I've been given and that I have another day on this Earth. I'm grateful to everyone who I've interacted with over the last 6 months, wh...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03082018 - Encouragement and Inspiration from 2018-03-09T19:37:37
I was up WAY TOO late last night, but I had an amazing conversation with a fellow broadcaster on the Mixer platform. It's really encouraging to know I'm not alone in the struggles to create the bes...
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Dad Log - Stardate 03072018 - Schedule & Commitment from 2018-03-09T19:34:46
I wanted to take a moment to share some things that have been weighing on me lately, conversations I've had with people in my life, including my wife and other broadcasters. I'm looking at the Dad...
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