Ian Meierdiercks & Gary Jonas: Why Necker Island Is ‘Magical’ for REBL Dads

Ian Meierdiercks and Gary Jonas explain why bringing their own kids to Necker Island made this REBL Dads Gathering unforgettable.

Full Reflection

This place is magical. We've had such a great time — great people, a great venue, great friends. It has really been wonderful. This is actually our third year here, but our first time speaking about how impactful REBL Dads can be.

If you come here and get to interact with people who want to be better dads, it's an experience most people never get access to. And when you leave, you feel so grateful to be around like-minded people who are struggling with the same issues you are, with the opportunity to talk to some of the best minds you could ever get in front of. It's really wonderful — thank you, Ian, for inviting me.

Something very special: both of us were able to bring one of our children here, and it's been unbelievable to share this experience with them — talking through what it means to be a parent, what we should be doing, and how we can be better dads and better parents. My son and Gary's daughter were able to share in that, and even got up and spoke, which was great to hear from their perspective.

It's just been wonderful. I'd say to anybody thinking about taking the leap and joining this group: it is so worth it — worth ten times what you're expecting. Stop thinking and start doing. Just take the plunge.

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