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“If I Could Do Life Over Again…I’d Be a Better Dad”, Doc Gets Real About His Regrets

Monday, March 2, 2026

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In this episode of From Behind This Chair, I’m chopping it up with James Kamara and Sebastian Poitier about one real question: If you could run life back, what would you do different? James keeps it honest. He talks about wishing he had listened to his mom, taken school serious, and not let embarrassment in ESL classes shake his confidence. Being sent to continuation school changed his path, especially with sports. He also opens up about being raised on fear and whoopings, and how he’d choose encouragement over that with his own kids. Sebastian says he would’ve locked in on education the same way he locked in on sports. More listening, less ego. And me? I had to own mine too. I was strict. Too strict sometimes. Led with fear instead of listening. I share how Coach Wallace gave me discipline that changed my life, but I’ve learned growth means admitting where you could’ve done better. This one’s about accountability, reflection, and doing better moving forward. Pull up a chair.

Fam, real talk, thank you for rocking with me. This chair is only growing because y’all keep showing up. If you want to help us keep it going, here’s the clear path:

Chapters

  1. 00:00No Fear Intro
  2. 00:51Meet the Panel
  3. 01:53Life Do Over Question
  4. 02:55Education First Regrets
  5. 04:39Money and Finance Lessons
  6. 05:14Becoming a Better Dad
  7. 09:07School System Letdowns
  8. 13:06Class Clown Consequences
  9. 15:21Why School Felt Pointless
  10. 17:31Fear-Based Learning Trauma
  11. 19:42Parenting Without Hitting
  12. 21:13Owning Past Mistakes
  13. 22:44Whoopings Over Nothing
  14. 23:41Kids Need Room
  15. 25:17Grandkids Changed Me
  16. 27:04School And Sports Regrets
  17. 27:56Losing Football Chance
  18. 29:50Racism And Basketball
  19. 30:34Coach Wallace Tough Love
  20. 32:28Discipline And Teamwork
  21. 37:49Accountability And Growth
  22. 38:47Listening In Relationships
  23. 43:18Keep Trying Together

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