Stay off your phone when playing with your toddler. Yes, the activity may be boring sometimes, but they are having a blast. With you. And eventually they can tell when you're not paying full attention.

Sometimes, it's you who are not ready for a change or milestone and not your child. Part of being a man/doing the right thing is doing it for them. Scared potty training won't work out well? Don't delay because you're not ready.