Raising Resilient Young Men & Children: Disrupting The Education System - Matt Beaudreau

Matt Beaudreau, co-founder of Apogee Strong Mentorship Program, discusses his journey from pain to purpose as a father and leader. He shares his insights on the challenges of the education system and the need for a new paradigm. Matt emphasizes the importance of courage and intentional action in personal growth and parenting. He also highlights the role of mentors in guiding and supporting individuals on their journey to success. In this conversation, Matt Beaudreau discusses the Apogee Education program and its focus on developing meta-skills in young people. He emphasizes the importance of leadership and connection in parenting, highlighting the need for parents to lead by example and build trust with their children. Beaudreau also emphasizes the value of discipline and having a family mission, as well as the importance of living for your children and being intentional in your actions. He discusses the role of community and continual learning in personal growth and the need to take action and create instead of consuming. Beaudreau shares exciting projects that Apogee is working on and how people can get involved, and he reflects on the movies and books that have shaped his perspective. Finally, he shares his daily habits and provides information on how to connect with him.
Takeaways
✅ Recognize the DNA of leadership within yourself and have the courage to activate it.
✅ Education should be focused on sovereignty and freedom, with an emphasis on personal growth and meta-skills.
✅ Commitment and intentional action are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success.
✅ Surround yourself with mentors and coaches who can provide guidance and support on your journey.
✅ Eliminate distractions and be intentional about your time and energy management.
✅ Parents should lead by example and build trust with their children.
✅ Discipline and having a family mission are crucial for raising disciplined individuals.
✅ Living for your children means being intentional in your actions and prioritizing their well-being.
✅ Community and continual learning are essential for personal growth and development.
✅ Taking action and creating are more important than consuming.
✅ Apogee Education offers exciting projects and opportunities for involvement.
✅ Movies and books can have a profound impact on shaping one's perspective.
✅ Daily habits play a significant role in personal growth and success.
Timeline
01:15 From Pain to Purpose
03:45 The Subtle Shift
06:21 Issues with the Education System
09:33 The Purpose of Education
14:49 Challenges Facing Youth Today
20:33 The Importance of Courage
25:10 Encouraging Kids to Step Out of Their Comfort Zone
29:11 The Role of Mentors
35:20 The Apogee Program and Mentorship
40:35 Apogee Education: A Campus for the Whole Family
42:03 The Importance of Leadership and Connection in Parenting
44:10 Discipline and Family Mission
45:16 Living for Your Children
46:29 The Value of Community and Continual Learning
47:47 Taking Action and Creating Instead of Consuming
50:23 Apogee's Exciting Projects and How to Get Involved
52:42 Movies that Shaped Matt Beaudreau's Perspective
53:46 Life-Changing Books
55:04 Matt Beaudreau's Daily Habits
56:23 Connecting with Matt Beaudreau