This is not a parenting tips episode.This is an indictment.The average teenager is on screens close to 9 hours a day.Most kids see hardcore porn by 12. Some by 10. A few by 8.They are anxious, overstimulated, sexually confused, and emotionally numb.And no, they did not do this to themselves.Parents did.Parents glued to their own phones.Parents using screens as digital benzos to sedate their kids.Parents handing a glowing rectangle to a child and calling it “bonding” or “quiet time.”In this episode of Old Man Energy, I am not talking about abstract culture.I am talking about you, your house, your habits, and your kids.We go straight at:How “lazy parenting” hides behind busyness, exhaustion, and distractionWhy handing your kid a screen is no different than handing them a sedativeThe porn exposure nobody wants to talk about, and what it does to a developing brainHow you are training your kid to leave you the hell aloneWhy your child trusts strangers on the internet more than they trust youThe exact ways your phone is stealing your authority as a parentWhat happens when your “good kid” is just a quiet kid who gave up on youThis is not comfortable. It is not gentle.It is necessary.You will hear:Why your child is more connected to algorithms than to youHow addiction patterns in kids mirror your own scrolling and gamingWhat disassociation looks like when a whole family sits in one room and mentally disappearsWhy banning all tech is not the answer, and how that approach failed in my own houseHow to start clawing your family back from the digital pit, one decision at a timeIf you feel attacked, good.That means you still care.You are the adult. That means this is your responsibility.This episode is a line in the sand:Stop sedating your kids.Stop outsourcing their identity to strangers.Stand up. Step in. Raise your children on purpose.If this punches you in the gut, share it with someone who needs the wake-up call.👇 Grab the “Be The Father You Needed” shirt before it is retired.It is a reminder of the standard, not the excuse.Official Merchandise | https://shop.flintanderson.com/👇 Want the first steps to rebuilding your own standards so you can lead better at home and in your work?Your starting point is Any Idiot With A Hammer.I wrote it so you have no excuse left. Link is in the comments.https://www.anyidiotwithahammer.flintanderson.com/What you can do to stay connected:👉 Like, Subscribe, and Share if this helped shift your mindset📥 Check the description for OMEMurch + new programs📲 Follow Flint on all platforms for daily mindset content After you finish with AIWAH, go here:https://www.momentummatters.flintanderson.com/Old Man Energy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theoldmanenergyEntreprenual growth | https://750kmastermind.comFlint's Website | https://flintanderson.com/Flint's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/phlintrock/Flint's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PhlintRock/Flint's Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@phlint_rockFlint's Twitter | https://twitter.com/PhlintRock

When adults go to war, children take the hits.

In this episode of Old Man Energy, Flint Anderson pulls apart the emotional injuries kids carry when parents choose anger, ego, and avoidance over maturity.

This is not a gender war.

It is a war on children, and most adults don’t even realize they’re causing the damage.

Inside this episode, Flint opens up raw stories from his own childhood and from raising seven children in a blended, foster, and adoptive family.

This conversation hits everything so many parents avoid:• Why deadbeat behavior is not gendered•

How emotional abandonment impacts a child instantly•

What “defensive child reflex” really is•

Why kids protect the parent who hurts them•

How keeping a child from the other parent backfires•

The invisible trauma created by adult conflict•

The real cost of weaponizing kids in a breakup•

How to provide emotional safety, stability, and truth•

Why some parents need guardrails and how to set them•

How children rewrite reality to survive their parents•

Why protecting them often turns you into the villain

Flint also shares painful stories he’s never told publicly:

Growing up without a father, the erector set moment, the mother who showed up high, the father who never showed up at visitation, and the abduction of two of their children for eight months.

This episode is blunt, emotional, and necessary.

It will challenge you to examine your own behavior, your wounds, and the way you show up for your children.

If this message pisses you off, it might be about you.

Sit with it, then fix it.

Your kids deserve better than the war you inherited.

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Never before given away.

No strings attached.

Just commitment.

Listen, share, and send it to someone who needs the wake-up call.

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Your kids are not your redemption story. And your grandkids are not your second chance at life.This episode is blunt, emotional, and necessary. Flint dives into the reality of breaking generational cycles... and the ugly truth most parents never admit:we project our fears, failures, and fantasies onto our kids, then punish them when they choose a life that is actually their own.Through raw stories of parenting, grandparenting, blended families, and the pain of alienation, Flint tears into the habits that ruin relationships and teaches the mindset that rebuilds them.This is the episode every parent, adult child, co-parent, step-parent, grandparent, and estranged family member needs to hear.What You’ll Learn• Why memories matter more than perfect schedules• What “breaking generational cycles” actually looks like• Why most parents secretly treat their children as do-over versions of themselves• The emotional cost adult children pay when they chase their dream instead of yours• The difference between guidance and control• How fear disguises itself as anger in fathers• Why two-present-parent structures matter, even after divorce• The truth about weaponizing children and parental alienation• How to support kids even when you disagree with their choices• How to stop losing your identity inside your child’s activities• How to repair relationships with adult children you’ve drifted fromIf this episode hits you anywhere in the heart, take action.Reach out to your kid, your grandkid, or that person you’ve drifted from.

Send them a memory and tell them why you’re proud of who they’re becoming.Ready to stop drifting and start building your best life? Your first steps are in Any Idiot With A Hammer.Download it here: https://www.anyidiotwithahammer.flintanderson.com/What you can do to stay connected:👉 Like, Subscribe, and Share if this helped shift your mindset📥 Check the description for OMEMurch + new programs📲 Follow Flint on all platforms for daily mindset content Also check out another of my books for free!https://www.momentummatters.flintanderson.com/Old Man Energy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theoldmanenergyEntreprenual growth | https://750kmastermind.comFlint's Website | https://flintanderson.com/Flint's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/phlintrock/Flint's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PhlintRock/Flint's Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@phlint_rockFlint's Twitter | https://twitter.com/PhlintRockOfficial Merchandise | https://shop.flintanderson.com/

Most people chase money, titles, and hustle culture until they burn themselves out.

This conversation cuts through all of that.

Dustin Lunde returns to Old Man Energy after several years, and the man has changed.

He sold a business, rebuilt his priorities, rebuilt himself, and discovered what real fulfillment actually looks like.

We go deep into identity, discipline, 75 Hard, authenticity, fatherhood, AI, building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it, and the turning point where you realize you are no longer fighting the world, you're fighting the man in the mirror.

This episode packs wisdom earned the hard way.

What You’ll Learn

• The moment Dustin realized success needed a new definition

• The trap of “doing more” and why it leaves high performers empty

• How 75 Hard evolves as you evolve

• The hidden cost of needing to be right

• Using AI as a tool without letting it steal your authenticity

• Why inner peace hits harder than any external win

• How to build a business that actually gives you time freedom

• The truth about call centers, digital marketing, and industry change

• The power of presence, connection, and doing life on purpose

• Why being in the arena matters more than being perfect

No more theory.

No more waiting.

Your moves are in Any Idiot With a Hammer. Link is below!

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Sick of being told to just “work harder” in your service business while you keep drowning in admin chaos and inconsistent income? This episode of Old Man Energy is your no-BS guide to flipping the script. Flint Anderson strips away the fluff and exposes why most blue-collar entrepreneurs are stuck: clinging to manual labor, fearing automation, and telling themselves they can’t afford help. The truth? AI isn’t some Silicon Valley toy, it’s a practical tool that can buy your life back if you’re willing to put it to work.Inside, Flint lays out exactly how he’s leveraged AI, warts and all, to automate quote follow-ups, handle repetitive tasks, and carve out space for high-value sales and growth. You’ll get real stories from the trenches of the janitorial and maintenance industries, actionable strategies for eliminating bottlenecks, and zero-excuse steps to start systemizing your time (even if you “don’t do computers”). If you’ve been burned by shiny-object tech, Flint breaks down how to test, implement, and actually profit from automation tools, plus how to turn that reclaimed time into recurring revenue.Expect blunt truths, practical advice, and a call-out for every business owner still making excuses about admin, tech, or “not having time.” You’ll get Flint’s signature tactical audits, simple AI prompts to cut your workload, and the mindset reset you need to build a business that serves you—not the other way around.If you’re tired of working nights, hating paperwork, or feeling like growth is impossible. This is the episode that punches through the noise and gets you moving. Listen in, take notes, and start building your freedom machine today.#AIAutomation #BusinessFreedom #RecurringRevenue #ServiceBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #PassiveIncome #TimeFreedom #BusinessSystems #ScaleYourBusiness #AIForEntrepreneurs #OldManEnergyWhat you can do to stay connected:👉 Like, Subscribe, and Share if this helped shift your mindset💬 Drop a comment: What’s ONE moment where your perception totally misled you?📥 Check the description for OMEMurch + new programs📲 Follow Flint on all platforms for daily mindset content Also check out two of my books for free!https://www.anyidiotwithahammer.flintanderson.com/https://www.momentummatters.flintanderson.com/Old Man Energy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theoldmanenergyEntreprenual growth | https://750kmastermind.comFlint's Website | https://flintanderson.com/Flint's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/phlintrock/Flint's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PhlintRock/Flint's Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@phlint_rockFlint's Twitter | https://twitter.com/PhlintRockOfficial Merchandise | https://shop.flintanderson.com/

I recorded this episode while sick—because momentum doesn’t wait for perfect days, and neither should you.This is for the operators, the builders, the ones who’ve had enough of influencer fluff and “perfect morning routines” from people who’ve never built a damn thing.In this episode, I break down what actually moves the needle:🔥 The brutal truth about goal-setting vs. the daily standards that actually produce results🔥 Why “build in public” isn’t a gimmick—it’s the proof nobody else is showing🔥 How to turn chaos and fatigue into focused execution (even when you’re out of time or under the weather)🔥 Why Q4 is your unfair advantage to sprint past competitors while they coast🔥 Scaling service-based companies, documenting the real grind—wins, losses, and all🔥 The myth of “balance” and the truth about building momentum when no one’s watching🔥 How to use public accountability (without the dopamine crash) to build legacy and standards for lifeDownload my book Any Idiot with a Hammer.If you can’t find the link, comment “IDIOT” and I’ll send it to you personally.If you’re ready to build, not coast—subscribe, follow, and post your non-negotiable with #OldManEnergy.Let’s build in public and raise the standard together.#BuildInPublic #MomentumChallenge #DisciplineOverMotivation #NoDaysOff #EntrepreneurMindset #ServiceBusinessGrowth #MidLifeEntrepreneur #LegacyBuilders #BusinessExecution #DailyStandards #AccountabilityChallengeWhat you can do to stay connected:👉 Like, Subscribe, and Share if this helped shift your mindset📥 Check the description for OMEMurch + new programs📲 Follow Flint on all platforms for daily mindset content Also check out two of my books for free!https://www.anyidiotwithahammer.flintanderson.com/https://www.momentummatters.flintanderson.com/Old Man Energy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theoldmanenergyEntreprenual growth | https://750kmastermind.comFlint's Website | https://flintanderson.com/Flint's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/phlintrock/Flint's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PhlintRock/Flint's Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@phlint_rockFlint's Twitter | https://twitter.com/PhlintRockOfficial Merchandise | https://shop.flintanderson.com/

Are you building your dream life or just burning energy on busywork?

This week, Flint Anderson rips the mask off influencer nonsense and drills down on the only real choice that matters: Discipline or Distraction.Discover why most people confuse “motion” with mastery and how to break the pattern that keeps you stuck.Learn how to transform non-negotiables into real, daily systems—so your life builds itself, even when your motivation’s gone.Get the truth about radical self-accountability, boundary-setting (even when it means cutting out toxic people), and why your standards have to be shared with the right circle, not just broadcast for dopamine likes.See how to bounce back after screwing up, and why a single mistake isn’t a reason to quit—but quitting is the only real failure.Stop comparing yourself to highlight reels. This is part 2 from last weeks episode. Real productivity is about what gets built, not what gets checked off.Flint covers the difference between being productive and just busy, how to set and audit your standards, and how to measure your progress against where you started—not some distant fantasy.Hear the honest truth about the entrepreneurial journey, with stories about setting boundaries, cutting out negative influences, and building real systems for success—no matter your age, background, or resources.Your move:Pick one standard to commit to for the next 7 days. Make it public in the comments or with your circle. Track the difference.If you want the 30-day standard tracker, DM Flint for the link.Subscribe, like, and share if you’re done watching and ready to actually build.Next week: Flint gets real about building their first companies—no window dressing, just the grind, the pain, and what it actually takes to win. If you think your background or resources are holding you back, you need to hear this.#DisciplineOverDistraction #StandardsNotExcuses #Productivity #Entrepreneurship #OldManEnergy #RealTalk #SelfAccountability #PersonalGrowth #SystemsNotWillpower #StopCoasting #Mindset #Execution #BuildNotScroll #FlintAndersonWhat you can do to stay connected:👉 Like, Subscribe, and Share if this helped shift your mindset📲 Follow Flint on all platforms for daily mindset content Also check out two of my books for free!https://www.anyidiotwithahammer.flintanderson.com/https://www.momentummatters.flintanderson.com/Old Man Energy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theoldmanenergyEntreprenual growth | https://750kmastermind.comFlint's Website | https://flintanderson.com/Flint's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/phlintrock/Flint's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PhlintRock/Flint's Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@phlint_rockFlint's Twitter | https://twitter.com/PhlintRockOfficial Merchandise | https://shop.flintanderson.com/

Sick of highlight reel BS, fake wins, and recycled advice about overnight success? Flint Anderson calls out the dopamine-chasing, shelf-help, busywork trap and shows you how to finally build real momentum with daily standards and ruthless discipline.This episode of Old Man Energy breaks down why so many entrepreneurs confuse motion with mastery and spend years looking productive without getting anywhere. Flint exposes the difference between chasing goals and actually executing, reveals the hidden dangers of networking for clout and reading without action, and hands you a playbook to stop comparing, start stacking wins, teaching you to bounce back every time you drift or fail.No sugarcoated nonsense, no excuses. Just direct tactics and real mindset resets:The truth behind “overnight success” and why you are not behind, you are just distractedHow to write down your goals, turn them into non-negotiable daily actions, and track real progressWhy most self-help is just entertainment and how to use it for execution, not escapeHow to spot window dressing in your business, and how to replace it with real actionHow to measure success against your starting line, not someone else’s storyWhat to do when you hit burnout, envy, or feel like quitting and how to get back on trackHow to build sustainable achievement and business discipline without burning outResources mentioned:Spin Selling by Neil RackhamInfluence by Robert CialdiniNever Split the Difference by Chris VossCues by Vanessa Van EdwardsFlint’s reading list and networking book: Beyond the HandshakeIf you are ready to quit pretending, stop chasing highlight reels, and start living by the standards that actually move the needle, hit play now.#OldManEnergy #Entrepreneurship #BusinessMindset #MotionVsMastery #StandardsVsDiscipline #ShelfHelp #OvernightSuccess #LegacyBuilding #RealSuccessHabits #ProductivityPodcast #GoalSetting #SustainableAchievement #AntiHustle #burnoutprevention What you can do to stay connected:👉 Like, Subscribe, and Share if this helped shift your mindset📥 Check the description for OMEMurch + new programs📲 Follow Flint on all platforms for daily mindset content Also check out two of my books for free!https://www.anyidiotwithahammer.flintanderson.com/https://www.momentummatters.flintanderson.com/Old Man Energy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theoldmanenergyEntreprenual growth | https://750kmastermind.comFlint's Website | https://flintanderson.com/Flint's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/phlintrock/Flint's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PhlintRock/Flint's Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@phlint_rockFlint's Twitter | https://twitter.com/PhlintRockOfficial Merchandise | https://shop.flintanderson.com/