Sending my son to college: One of the hardest things I've ever done

This episode is a first! And a last! My special guest today is my son, Alejandro Villacis, and it’s his first appearance on the King’s Code Podcast. In the past, he has been my guest on my other podcasts, and I’ve been a guest on his podcasts, but this is the first time he’s been a guest on this feed. It’s also his last appearance before going to college.

I have had the privilege of being there to guide him for 18 years, and in that time he’s been my greatest teacher. I’ve watched him grow, and I’ve watched him shrink his waistline. This episode is our way of saying goodbye in the best way we can. 

On this episode of the King’s Code Podcast, both Alejandro and I share the biggest lessons we’ve learned from each other, and he shares some of his hopes for the coming years.

4:17 start/Special guest Alejandro Villacis, my son
5:46 One last Podcast before Alejandro goes to college
7:10 What challenges are men facing today? 
8:00 Fear of failure, not being enough
8:50 Alejandro was always willing to be guided
9:20 How do parents build a relationship with their children?
9:38 Being an older brother gave Alejandro perspective on rules and discipline
10:28 Parents have to push their children 
11:42 The “hour of power” of being with your children
13:02 Video game addiction (and racing for recovery)
17:06 The “no sugar” bet
20:48 Connection with siblings
24:10 Weight loss
26:30 Health, relationship with family, and relationship with God
30:20 Wisdom, strength, and faith
32:18 Andrew Tate
34:55 It’s not how much money you make, it’s how you make your money 
37:31 What advice would Alejandro give his 10-year-old self?

Raul Villacis
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