Show notes
Today’s episode is with Mike Sherbakov, a friend we met through a house build we did in Mexico with our kids. Mike has some beautiful lessons to share about being a good parent, a good co-parent, and a great person overall. In today’s episode, Mike will discuss the importance of allowing your child to communicate their passions, and he’ll share the starfish story that inspired him to help others – one family at a time. We’re inspired by Mike’s mission through Greatness Collective, we’re impressed by his relationship with his ex, and we feel his lessons are invaluable for any family – blended or not. Mike describes his ex as a family member, and they’re extremely close and open with each other. This wasn’t always the case, but with open communication and the understanding that they both wanted a peaceful and supportive experience with their son and each other, a healthy relationship evolved. Tune in to hear Mike’s journey and what he has learned about kindness, boundaries, and taking responsibility. 00:30 – 07:30 – Introducing Mike Sherbakov and Greatness Collective 07:30 – 15:00 - Communicating passions, saving starfish, and practicing acts of kindness 15:00 – 18:30 - Providing the best possible experience for your child 18:30 – 23:30 - Mike’s journey, parenting style, and relationship with his co-parent 23:30 – 27:00 - How his relationship with his ex evolved over the years 27:00 – 33:00 - On boundaries and communication 33:00 – 40:00 - Determining what you really want and taking responsibility 40:00 – 45:00 – On unkind and hurt people