In this episode, Daniel and Christina Seong candidly discuss the challenges of raising children. They cover financial strains such as depleted savings, vehicle downgrades, and the practical benefits of minivans over SUVs. They share humorous anecdotes about family vacations and emphasize that having kids can motivate parents to work harder. The Seongs stress the importance of betting on oneself and embracing hard work to succeed. They also share their thoughts on traveling with young children and the changes in sleep patterns. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to rate and review the podcast. 3 Key Episode Takeaways 1. The Financial Strain: Having kids is expensive! From travel limitations to financial struggles, we share our personal journey of depleting savings, downgrading vehicles, and the relentless need to provide for our family. 2. Motivation and Sacrifice: Children push you to work harder. We discuss how the responsibility of raising kids can drive parents to commit to personal and professional growth, turning hardships into stepping stones to success. 3. Practical Parenting Tips: From the superiority of minivans for family travel to adjusting sleeping and scheduling needs, get practical advice on navigating the logistics of raising young children. Show Overview 02:00 Seongs balancing family, marriage, and work through podcasts.06:26 Daily listen: Mick Unplugged for valuable insights.09:16 Prioritized scheduling for sanity with four kids.11:17 Parents find creative sleeping solutions with kids.14:10 Minivan's low to ground, sliding doors ideal.19:08 Raising children involves financial and moral obligations.23:22 Commit to hard work for long-term success.26:41 Facing adversity made me rise to action.27:39 Productivity and dedication to work were paramount.