In this episode of our Gen X Dads comedy channel, we dive headfirst into the upside of failure and why embracing it might be the most underrated survival skill in fatherhood, divorce, dating, and modern masculinity. With honest storytelling, dry humor, and a few uncomfortable truths, we break down how failure shapes better dads, stronger men, and more self-aware humans—especially in midlife when the pressure to “have it all figured out” is at its peak. This video explores real-life setbacks, emotional resilience, and the lessons learned when plans fall apart, offering a relatable male perspective that shows men they’re not broken or alone, and helps women better understand what men often struggle to say out loud. If you’re navigating parenting challenges, post-divorce life, dating after 40, loneliness, or redefining success as a Gen X dad, this conversation reframes failure as growth, connection, and forward momentum—because sometimes losing is how you finally win.
00:00 Introduction - How did you get out of the mindset of failure?
03:30 - In this episode -
04:00 - Radical Self-awareness
16:45 - The Brain On Failure -"ERN" Error Regulated Negativity
27:15 - Building Resilience - strengthening your ERN
41:00 - Conclusion
