Staying Humble in a Loud World: Lessons on Bullying and Character with Mr. G

Episode 64 “Every morning when you get ready for school... sit down at the edge of your bed and say, okay, what kind of day am I gonna have?” Two years after his first appearance, our good friend Mr. G joins us at the beautiful Grace Haven Farms in Westdale, NY, for a conversation that is as real and authentic as it gets. Mr. G has faced his fair share of hurdles, but he spends his days in the classroom drilling a simple, powerful message into the next generation: stay humble, be a good sport, and make good choices. In this episode, we cover everything from the lost art of humility to what a high school bowling career nicknamed "Twinkle Toes" teaches us about blocking out the critics. We dive deep into the modern challenges kids face—from social media fatigue to classroom bullying—and look at why resilience isn't something you're born with, but a choice you make when life hits you in the face. Whether he’s hunting down a student's lost hat or pinky-promising a class that he'll see them on Tuesday, Mr. G reminds us all that changing the world starts with influencing just one person. Drop the distractions, step away from the screens, and sit down with us for a masterclass in perspective. In This Episode, We Talk About:The Power of Mindset: Choosing between a great day, a blah day, or an "Eeyore" day. Lessons from the Field: Why sportsmanship matters long after the 10-minute kickball game is over. Overcoming the Critics: How Mr. G turned childhood teasing over bowling into a dominant high school career. Navigating Hard Times: Finding community, faith, and the strength to look past adversity when life gets heavy. The Dinner Table Rule: Reclaiming real, human conversation in a hyper-connected world. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Grace Haven Farms & catching up after two years. 01:45 – The morning mindset routine: Great days vs. Eeyore days. 03:15 – The lost art of sharing, humility, and keeping a good heart. 04:30 – Structure at home vs. social media raising our kids. 05:40 – David Goggins & learning resilience through a tough upbringing. 06:50 – Mr. G on growing up playing Atari & neighborhood kickball. 08:00 – Team dynamics: Everyone belongs and everyone has a purpose. 09:20 – The "Twinkle Toes" story: Facing critics and practicing to the top. 11:00 – Navigating major family loss and stepping out of your comfort zone. 12:45 – The story of "The Mayor" and why small acts of kindness melt your heart. 14:30 – Joe Haran & the incredible work of the Building Men program. 16:00 – Mr. G’s ultimate dream: Stepping onto stages to influence just one child. 17:15 – Getting to the root of bullying & learning how to strain out life’s problems. 18:45 – The value of equal respect & why your title doesn't make you better than anyone else. 20:15 – The Dinner Table Rule: Throwing the phones in the other room. 21:30 – Mr. G’s final message to the world: Stay humble, treat people right, and make good choices. Special Thanks: A huge shout-out to Brendan and Caitlin Schuller at Grace Haven Farms in Westdale, NY, for allowing us to record in such a beautiful, meticulous local space! Be sure to go support their local business. #Podcast #MakeGoodChoices #Resilience #StayHumble #KindnessMatters #AntiBullying #MentalMindset #Sportsmanship #PositiveReinforcement #PerspectiveShift #InspireTheNextGen #CommunityFirst #FaithAndFamily #GraceHavenFarms #MattAndMonicaPodcast