Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield

In this episode of Seeking Excellence, my wife Emily and I sit down to share a full family update after one of the biggest seasons of change in our lives.We talk honestly about moving from Denver to Kansas City, welcoming our second child, living temporarily with family, traveling constantly, finding a new parish, rebuilding routines, and learning how to stay grounded as a young Catholic family during major transition.This is a real conversation about marriage, parenting, faith, finances, community, and peace in the middle of change. If you’re considering a big move, adjusting to life with kids, or trying to build a strong family culture while everything feels new, this episode is for you.In this video, we cover:Moving states as a family and what we learnedLife with two kids and toddler transitionsFinding peace during constant changeBuilding routines, rhythms, and stabilityCost of living, housing decisions, and financesParish life, community, and belongingMarriage, parenting, and faith in real lifeSubscribe for conversations on family life, marriage, leadership, faith, and personal excellence.

2025 was one of the most intense years of my life.In this episode of Seeking Excellence, I share 12 hard-earned lessons from 2025 that helped me grow as a husband, father, leader, and professional. From grief and major life changes to career growth, marriage counseling, discipline, fitness, faith, money, and parenting, these lessons are practical, honest, and tested in real life.If you’re navigating change, feeling stretched thin, or trying to avoid drifting in your personal life, marriage, career, or faith, this episode is for you.In this video, I cover:How to handle major life transitions without losing yourselfWhy routines matter most during chaosThe truth about marriage counseling and accountabilityScreen addiction, discipline, and focusFitness, prayer, and habits that fuel excellenceMoney, contentment, and lifestyle decisionsParenting, discipline, and raising strong kidsLeadership lessons from work, coaching, and speakingWhether you’re preparing for 2026 or just trying to live with more intention, these lessons will help you build a life of personal excellence.Subscribe for weekly content on leadership, faith, discipline, personal growth, marriage, fatherhood, and living an excellent life.Join the SE Community on Locals here!! https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/

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Without vision, the people will perish. If you don't take initiative and responsibility for your life and for your family, who will? In this video, I walkthrough a great strategy for annual family planning in a way that will impress your wife and bring her clarity, peace, and confidence going into the rest of 2026. For access to the resources mentioned in this video, join our Locals community for free at https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/landing/video

Want to make 2026 an excellent year? Join the SE community on Locals so you don't miss weekly articles, livestreams, and newsletters! Join us here: https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/landing/video You can join as a paid supporter for 40% off until 12/31! Nathan Crankfield discusses why New Year's resolutions often fail and offers practical tips for setting and achieving goals in 2026. He emphasizes the importance of accountability, creating action goals, and setting checkpoints throughout the year. Nathan also introduces his coaching program, the Excellent Life program, which helps individuals set and achieve goals across six pillars of excellence: mind, professional life, finances, relationships, spiritual life, and physical health.To apply for the Excellent Life Program, visit our website here: https://www.seekingexcellence.us/coaching