Dominate Daily Dad is the no-BS podcast for men ready to burn excuses and rebuild their edge. Hosted by Paul M. Berens—former firefighter turned 7-figure coach and creator of Beardology Warpath—it’s your daily shot of fire to reclaim your body, sharpen your mind, lead your home, and dominate your path. This isn’t therapy. It’s not a pep talk. It’s a war drum for dads who are done coasting and ready to take back control. Wake up. Lock in. Let’s go to war for the life you actually want. DOMINA ...
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Most men don’t even notice when they fall off
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13:41🎯 I Took 4 Days Off… And I’m Pissed About It I just turned 40. I’m in the best shape of my life. But I slipped. Yeah—I had an epic weekend. Friends flew in. Golf. Cigars. Bourbon. Memories. My wife went all out. But here’s the truth most men won’t admit: I let go of the mission… and that shit eats at me. This video isn’t about guilt. It’s about acc…
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Stuck in Life? Here’s the Perspective Shift Every Dad Needs
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6:56🎥 TODAY I TURNED 40… and this hit me HARD. This isn’t just a birthday vlog — it’s a wake-up call for every man who’s ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like he’s holding back. I’ve completed 40 full years of life. Not starting 40 — I just finished 40. That shift in perspective? That’s what this episode is all about. If you’re a father, a husband, a m…
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Stop Calling It ‘Balance’ When It’s Really Just Excuses
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8:22🔥 You only WIN when your MIND is stronger than your FEELINGS. Tonight’s message is simple: your goals aren’t the problem — your lack of growth is. Most men are chasing numbers on a scale or in a bank account… while ignoring the discipline, clarity, and consistency it takes to earn them. I break down why dads like YOU keep self-sabotaging with “trea…
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Are You Willing to Bet on Yourself? Eight years ago, I walked away from the fire department — the only career I had ever known. I was out of shape, emotionally wrecked, and living a lie. From the outside, I looked like a dependable man. But deep down? I couldn’t depend on myself. This video is raw and real. I'm taking you through the exact mindset …
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Most Dads Are Stuck on Level 1 - Here’s Why You’ll Stay There
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3:54🎮 LEVEL UP OR STAY STUCK | Why Most Men Never Evolve Past Mediocre If you grew up smashing buttons on that old school Nintendo, this one's gonna hit deep. Back in the day, when you died in a game, you didn’t respawn where you left off… You STARTED OVER. 👊 And life? It’s a hell of a lot more like that than today’s "just hit restart" culture. This vi…
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Conflict is your compass. It's not the chains
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15:31I’m about to hand you the same tools, truth, and tactics I give my high-level coaching clients. The exact system I used to rebuild my life as a father, husband, and business owner — and I’m giving it away in this video for FREE. Why? Because I’ve been where you are. Angry. Burned out. Resentful. Carrying the weight of your family, your business, yo…
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You’re Not Burnt Out… You’re Just not accountable!
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5:40In this video, I break down the epidemic of grown-ass men walking around with zero accountability, no grit, and soft mindsets. Most men under 40? Never been smacked in the mouth. Never told to knock it the fck off*. Never had to look in the mirror and face the truth. This is why your marriage feels stale. Why your business is plateauing. Why you fe…
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You’re Wasting 85% of Your Life — And You Don’t Even Know It
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8:26Tonight’s fire is simple, raw, and brutally necessary. You’ve got 3 resources: TIME. ENERGY. MONEY. And most of you are setting all three on fire every damn day for sh*t that doesn’t move the needle. 🧠 Arguing online over foam in my coffee? 👎 Leaving hate comments like a weak-ass keyboard warrior? 🕒 Ignoring your kid who just wants to edit a video …
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THE ONLY OBSTACLE IS YOU | Daily Domination Starts NOW Let’s be honest— The ONLY thing standing between you and the life you want is YOU. Not your wife. Not your boss. Not your kids. YOU. In this 8-minute firestarter, I break down why most men are living life on default and how to flip the switch using Daily Domination—a mindset and strategy I live…
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DAD You Don’t Need Therapy. You Need to Man the F*ck Up
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6:06OU DON’T NEED THERAPY — YOU NEED EXECUTION Let’s be real — most of you don’t need a couch and a diagnosis… You need to get your ass to the gym, put down the phone, eat like a warrior, and EXECUTE. You’re not broken. You’re just undisciplined. You’re just distracted. And that “anxiety” you think you have? That’s your soul screaming at you to stop li…
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WHAT YOUR WIFE WON'T TELL YOU | The Truth IT Should Scare the Hell Out of U
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6:04WHAT YOUR WIFE ISN’T TELLING YOU | The Truth That Should Scare the Hell Out of You Most men don’t realize they’re sleepwalking into divorce... until it’s too damn late. You think showing up, paying bills, and kicking your feet up means you’re being a husband? Wrong. She’s silently begging you to RISE — to stop being soft, stop making excuses, and B…
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Dad's Don’t Talk About This… But They Should
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11:00🔥 I WAS LOST. UNTIL I CHOSE WAR. 🔥 👇 CHAPTERS 👇 00:00 – The Comment That Hit Me Another man messaged me: “I’ve lost myself. I have no emotions.” I’ve been there, brother. This video is my story. 01:21 – 2014: The Year That Shattered Me My grandfather died on my birthday. I came home from the firehouse in tears. No direction. No clarity. No purpose.…
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Dads: You’re Holding the Key to Your Own Prison | Beardology Chapter 5
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5:41That gnawing dissatisfaction? That fire inside you that’s been flickering instead of raging? It doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’ve been trapped in an old identity... and you’re the one holding the key to unlock the prison. In this video, I dive deep into Chapter 5 of my book "Beardology", a chapter called "Life Through a Different Lens." I…
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Soft Dads Are Failing — Kill the Passive Version of You NOW!
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6:54🔥 Killing Passiveness | Sunday Ruck Talk | Beardology Mindset 🔥 Happy Sunday, fellas. Today, I'm coming in hot — sweaty, fired up, and straight from the trenches. I just crushed a workout after a weighted ruck and a deep dive reflection about one ugly truth... PASSIVENESS is KILLING Dad today. It's killing your body, your marriage, your fatherhood,…
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Most Men Will Die Never Facing the REAL Problem.
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7:06Most men are stuck because they can't even NAME the real problem. They’re stressed, tired, pissed off, chasing surface-level bullshit, but they NEVER attack the root cause. Even Einstein said it best: "If I had an hour to solve a problem, I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions." Most men today? They s…
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The Truth About Confidence Nobody Told You (Until Now)
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10:49🔥 Beardology & The BRUTAL TRUTH About Confidence 🔥 This ain't a book about beards. It’s a battle plan to rebuild your identity, burn the excuses, and become the man you were born to be. I’m breaking down the pages of my book “Beardology” — not to sell it, but to wake you the hell up and show you how I clawed my way back from being a broken man with…
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The "Dad Bod" Is Killing American Men (1 in 3 Men Need This) ⚡
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17:37🔥 TRIGGERED BY TRUTH: Why The "Dad Bod" Is Killing American Men The hard truth about obesity in America and why accepting mediocrity is destroying men's lives. When 1 in 3 men are obese, it's time to face facts - not feelings. In this raw, unfiltered video: • Why posting an "average 30-something male" sparked controversy • The shocking statistics a…
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Your Focus Isn't The Problem - Your Target Is (& It's Killing Your Success) 🎯
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10:03The raw truth about why you're stuck, struggling, and sabotaging your own success. From business bloodbaths to personal battles, I'm sharing why changing your focus changes everything. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Focus Formula That Changes Everything 1:15 - Why Your Daily Routine Is Killing You 2:30 - The Business Bloodbath Reality Check 3:45 - Moving For…
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4 Hours of Sleep vs. 4 Seconds of Choice: Kill Comfort or Stay Weak ⚔️
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7:12👑 When Comfort Dies, The King Will Rise | Raw Truth About Masculine Power Operating on 4 hours of sleep, I'm delivering the uncomfortable truth about what's keeping you mediocre. This isn't motivation - it's a declaration of war against your comfort-seeking mindset. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Moment Comfort Tried to Win 1:15 - The Split-Second Battle in …
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If You're Too Cheap to Invest in Yourself, This Will Hurt... 👊
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6:30Stop wasting time looking for "hacks" and shortcuts. In this raw, unfiltered talk, we dive deep into why most men fail to transform their lives, marriages, and health. If you're not willing to invest in yourself, this video will make you uncomfortable... and that's exactly what you need. ⏱ CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Truth About Coaching Investment 02:15 W…
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Your Psychology Is The Weapon That's Either Killing Your Success/Creating It 🎯
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14:37🔥 Your Psychology Is Writing Checks Your Reality Can't Cash... And It's Time To Pay Up The raw truth about what happens when life hits hard and your psychology gets weak. I'm sharing my recent failures, the fires I had to put out, and why letting your emotions dictate your actions is killing your success. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Hard Truth About Prior…
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-Interest vs Commitment: Why Your Feelings Are Lying To You 👊
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4:25No fancy lighting. No pro mic. No excuses. Just raw truth about the difference between being interested and being committed. Shot in 30-degree Colorado weather after a day of chaos - because real growth happens when you're tired, frustrated, and everything's going wrong. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Decision Point 1:15 - Interest vs Commitment 2:30 - Today…
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The Failure Formula That's Making You Weak (And How To Fix It) 🔥
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11:26🔥In this raw and unfiltered vlog, I'm breaking down the uncomfortable truth about failure, comfort, and what it really takes to become the man you're meant to be. From cold plunges to parenting challenges, I'm showing you exactly why your comfort zone is your biggest enemy. Key Truth Bombs: ⚡ The "Failure Formula" that predicts your success 💪 Why "…
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Your 20-Year-Old Self Is Screaming At You Right Now (Stop Wasting Time) ⚡
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9:02As I approach 40, I'm sharing the raw truth about what I'd tell my 20-year-old self. From losing my firefighter brother Craig at 36 to completely transforming my health after 3 sinus surgeries, these life lessons will make you rethink where you're spending your time and energy. Key Points: ⏰ Stop wasting time on things that don't matter 💪 Why your …
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Your search for "Balance" Is Killing Your Success
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3:40Sometimes stepping away from your routine isn't just beneficial—it's essential for massive growth. Fresh off a Vegas business trip, I'm sharing raw insights about why the idea of "perfect balance" is holding you back and what really drives success in business and life. Key takeaways: • Why "balance" is a myth that's killing your progress • How chan…
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Ex-firefighter -Now I run a 7-figure business. Guess which one keeps me up at night?
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17:36Ex-firefighter turned entrepreneur reveals the brutal reality of running a successful business. No filters, no glamour - just pure honesty about the daily struggles of entrepreneurship and leadership.Key Moments:00:00 - The Last Thing I Want to Do02:15 - Social Media's False Narrative04:30 - From Fighting Fires to Business Fires06:45 - The Real Str…
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This ONE habit is costing you everything (and you do it daily)...
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7:54STOP MAKING EXCUSES: The Raw Truth About Success & AccountabilityIn this unfiltered daily vlog, we dive deep into why your word matters and how it's directly tied to your success. Drawing from real business owner experience, I share why "doing what you say you're going to do" is more crucial than ever in today's society.Key Points:✔️ Why excuses on…
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🔥 DARKNESS IS THE PATH | Why Motivation Is Killing Your Growth
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26:33Most men are avoiding the ONE place they need to go to find true transformation. In this raw, unfiltered message, we dive deep into why motivation isn't enough and how embracing darkness leads to real growth. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction & Morning Reflections2:13 - Why Motivation Fails You4:45 - Genesis & The Power of Darkness7:30 - Light Within Da…
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🔥 BREAK THE CHAINS OF NEGATIVE SELF-TALK | Transform Your Mindset
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13:12Stop letting your inner dialogue destroy your potential. It's time to see yourself through the right lens. In this raw, unscripted conversation, we dive deep into:• Why successful men still battle negative self-talk• How your family sees you vs. how you see yourself• Breaking generational patterns of negativity• Building unstoppable confidence (les…
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Why 97% of Men FAIL Without This ONE Thing
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17:16The hard truth about success? Most men aren't failing because of lack of knowledge - they're failing because they're missing this ONE critical element that separates the warriors from the watchers.WARNING: If you're comfortable with mediocrity or looking for permission to stay weak, this message isn't for you.In this raw, unfiltered episode, you'll…
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I'm calling you out on the lies you're telling yourself. This isn't just about money - it's about the poverty mindset that's keeping you from being the man God designed you to be.🎯 In This Episode:• Why your comfort zone is destroying your family's legacy• The truth about the 'dad bod' lie and other excuses• How to break free from the poverty minds…
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Mastering Manhood in Life and Business with Dan Herring
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1:01:01Paul interviewed firefighter and online fitness coach Dan Herring. They discuss their similarities in the firefighting field, online coaching and more. https://www.instagram.com/paulmberens/ https://www.instagram.com/ibex.fit/By Paul M. Berens
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How to Achieve the Balance you are looking for in all areas of your life!
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48:46In episode 2 Paul covers why the concept of work/life balance is bullsh*t. He dives deep into the mentality you need to have to approach the balance that you so desperately seek! Check it out.www.risetoreigncollective.com / paulmberensBy Paul M. Berens
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In this episode Paul talks about how you have a duty to be positive role models for children and teach them through our actions. They are watching. How are you showing up? Personal accountability is critical for personal growth and success. We should strive for excellence and not settle for mediocrity. The influence and acceptance of social media a…
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