Pride gets a bad reputation.

Most of us have been taught that pride is something dangerous—something that leads to ego, arrogance, and selfishness. But is all pride actually bad?

In this episode of Why, Dad?, Paul and Andrew explore the difference between destructive pride and healthy pride, and why that distinction matters for men, fathers, and the next generation.

The conversation dives into questions like:

What does it actually mean to take pride in your work?

Can someone take pride in what they do if they don’t take pride in who they are?

How do we teach kids to care about everyday responsibilities like chores or school?

Are we accidentally raising kids to seek approval instead of purpose?

Paul and Andrew unpack the idea that pride isn’t something that can simply be taught through lectures or instructions. Often, it has to be experienced through effort, ownership, and responsibility.

It’s the feeling that comes when you step back after doing something difficult and realize:

"I did that."

Whether you're a dad, planning to become one someday, or simply trying to become a better man, this episode explores how effort, identity, and responsibility shape the kind of pride that builds character instead of tearing it down.

Because the goal isn’t to eliminate pride.

It’s to cultivate the right kind of pride.