Minutes with Dad: The Mark Sweeney Tapes

Minutes with Dad - Change

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:42:21 GMT

Bobbie handed me the phone and AJ my granddaughter was distraught and asked me "Pop Pop, what did you do with the giant log", I didn't know what she meant and then it hit me..... I moved the giant log / tree that had been in the front yard her entire life, we climbed on it, she climbed on it, it was part of her world. The background is that we were moving loads of dirt and we had rented some equipment that I could move the giant log. Garrett and I had talked about it but we didn't consider the kids, AJ and Cal had always known the giant log in the front yard and it was part of their playground, their world. I failed to consider everyone that was affected by change, even though change is inevitable, always communicate to everyone that is affected.

Minutes with Dad - Hero

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:25:13 GMT

Minutes with Dad - Mark talks about taking ACTION and being the HERO in your own life story or in someone elses life.

Minutes with Dad - 1% Better

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:56:22 GMT

This audio transcript features a Mark sharing life lessons with his children through a personal series titled "Minutes with Dad." Inspired by the story of an athlete with Down syndrome, the speaker explores the concept of incremental self-improvement, or getting "1% better" every day. He reflects on his own family’s history of poverty and hard work, using these memories to encourage his listeners to overcome excuses and embrace sacrifice. The message emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals, maintaining a fighter's mentality, and outworking others to achieve greatness. Ultimately, it serves as a heartfelt motivational legacy, urging the next generation to pursue a life they can be proud of while offering paternal love and support.

Minutes with Dad - Mother's Day

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:06:43 GMT

Minutes with Dad - Mother's Day

Minutes with Dad - Showing Up

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:37:40 GMT

Minutes with Dad is way for me to connect with my kids, grandkids (when we are all older), brother, sister, wife, friends and make up for some lost time and some shortcomings from being a dad with no experience to becoming a dad with some age and a little perspective. I’ll be talking about life, thoughts I might have, things I see, trying always to improve and keeping up with it happening.

Part of the reason I want to do this is because I don't get to talk to all of you all the time, sometimes rarely. And I think maybe this is a good way to have a talk and not be in your face. So that's another reason.”