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The Daily Dad

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The audio companion to DailyDad.com’s daily email meditations on fatherhood, read by Ryan Holiday. Each daily reading will help you find the wisdom, inner strength, and good humor you need in order to be a great dad. Learn from historical figures and contemporary fathers how to do your most important job. Find more at dailydad.com.

Episodes

Daily Dad on the Future and Fragility of Children’s Education

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan and his writing partner Nils Parker talk about the dilemma of uncertainty that parents face in the modern world of education, what the actual goals of education are and the lack of infrastructure that supports them, and more. AppSumo is the best way to automate all of the busywork that comes with running a business, so you can boost your productivity, scale beyond your skillset, and focus on what matters most to you. AppSumo is the leading digital marketpl...

Aug 28, 202124 minEp. 200

Are You Preparing Them To Answer The Call?

Ryan asks you if you’re preparing your children for the opportunities that lie ahead of them, and launches the pre-order for his new book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave which you can check out at https://dailystoic.com /preorder Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 27, 20213 minEp. 199

You Better Up Your Bandwidth

Ryan discusses how you can regain some of your time, for your kids. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 27, 20213 minEp. 198

What If You Didn’t Do Anything Special?

Ryan explains what the most important thing you can do for your children is and launches the pre-order for his new book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave which you can check out at https://dailystoic.com/preorder Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 25, 20213 minEp. 197

The Shame of Those Awkward Photos

Ryan explains why the memories that matter are not staged. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 24, 20213 minEp. 196

This Is Wonderful

Ryan explains why you should be present with you children. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 23, 20212 minEp. 195

Daily Dad on Maintaining Positive Habits and Routines

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan and his writing partner Nils Parker talk about the fallacy of everything “returning to normal” in a post COVID 19 world, the habits and routines that they’ve taken away from the pandemic, and more. Hiya is the pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin created by two dads tired of children’s vitamins that cause more problems than they solve. Daily Dad listeners receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal go to hiyahealth.com/DAILYDAD or e...

Aug 21, 202123 minEp. 194

They Must Come First

Ryan explains why this must take up most of your time. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 20, 20213 minEp. 193

Just Go To Bed

Ryan explains why you should prioritize sleep. Grab a copy of Go The Fuck to Sleep at the Painted Porch Bookshop ! Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 19, 20212 minEp. 192

Make Them Promise

Ryan explains why you should teach your kids this lesson early on. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 18, 20213 minEp. 191

It’s Easier Than You’re Making It

Ryan explains how you should look at the time that you spend with your kids. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.co Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 17, 20213 minEp. 190

Teach The Why

Ryan explains why you must show your children the importance of continuously gaining knowledge. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.co Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 16, 20213 minEp. 189

Daily Dad on Managing Your Screen Time

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan and his writing partner Nils Parker talk about the difficulties of managing screen time as a parent, how when your attention is focused on screens your children are more likely to get into trouble, how some of the smartest people in the world are optimizing devices to exploit your attention, and more. Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade, single origin Arabica coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for...

Aug 14, 202122 minEp. 188

Don’t Let Them Get Sick

Ryan explains why you must guard your children against this modern illness. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 13, 20213 minEp. 187

Count These Small Mercies

Ryan discusses why you must be the right example for your kids. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 12, 20212 minEp. 186

Did This Teach You Something About Time?

Ryan explains why the pandemic should have taught you this. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 11, 20213 minEp. 185

You’ll Never Regret Playing With Your Kids

Ryan discusses the one thing that you’ll never regret doing with you children. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 10, 20212 minEp. 184

You Only Have One Thing to Do

Ryan explains why you must always be present with your children. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 09, 20212 minEp. 183

Daily Dad on Sending Kids Back to School This Year

On today’s episode, Ryan discusses why he’s not sending his kids back to school this year, how you should weigh decisions based on how they affect other people, and why we shouldn’t judge others for the decisions that they make. Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade, single origin Arabica coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for immune support. We've worked out an EXCLUSIVE offer with Four Sigmatic on their best-selling Mushroom Coffee - bu...

Aug 07, 202122 minEp. 182

You Can Always Give Them This

Ryan discusses the things that are always available to you to give to your children. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 06, 20213 minEp. 181

It’s Always A Blessing

“The thing about being a parent is that it gives you superpowers—or at least a superpower. Nothing too special. You can’t fly. You can’t stop bullets with your chest. But you are able, at least with the right frame of mind, to be serene and happy in the kinds of situations that make everyone else miserable.” Ryan explains the power of being a parent. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...

Aug 05, 20213 minEp. 180

Always Keep Their Interests In Mind

“There will always be a gulf between parents and their children, at least when it comes to taste. As it should be, your tastes are informed by years of experience and theirs by the yet unjaded joy of discovery. Why would you like what they like? You know more!” Ryan explains why you should always encourage your children’s interests. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Aug 04, 20212 minEp. 179

It’s Good That You Worry About This

“The question hits you in a soft place. It hits you when you least expect it...and yet it’s there constantly. Am I a good parent? Am I doing enough? Am I screwing this up?” Ryan explains why your anxiety about how good of a parent you are is actually a good thing. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 03, 20212 minEp. 187

You Are The Toy

Ryan discusses the way children look at their parents. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a variety pack and try it today. Use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Aug 02, 20213 minEp. 177

Daily Dad on Why I Won’t Be Exploiting My Kids On Social Media

“It was a surprisingly easy decision to make: No posting kid photos on social media. My wife and I made this decision not because, like everyone, we’ve been bored to death by endless baby photos from friends. Not because I’m worried about anyone’s safety (though as a writer I’ve had a few creepy encounters). But to look at a sleeping baby, defenseless and pure, and think, How many likes do you think this will get? struck us as particularly gross.” Ryan explains why he won’t post photos of his ch...

Jul 31, 202112 minEp. 176

You Have To See It This Way

“The defining feature of this parenting life is how much stuff goes wrong. Plans dash to pieces. Your kids change their mind. They get hurt, stuff comes up, stuff gets cancelled. If you’re an anxious person, a stressed person, a fragile person, this stuff will kill you.” Ryan explains why you always have to strive to get better. If you want to lead your family better, sign up for the new 9-week live course The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge today! This is a masterclass in leadership with the c...

Jul 30, 20213 minEp. 175

This Is The Most Impressive Form Of Greatness

Ryan explains how you should lead your family. If you want to become a better leader, sign up for the new 9-week live course The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge today! This is a masterclass in leadership with the cadence and rigor of a boot camp. It is also a live course, which means all participants will join the course together and move through together at the same pace to their own version of the same goal—to be a great leader. Registration will close on Saturday, July 31st at midnight CST a...

Jul 29, 20214 minEp. 174

What Did You Learn From This?

“There’s no question that the last year and half has been tragic. Millions of people have perished in a merciless pandemic, millions more are still dealing with the consequences. Businesses were destroyed. Jobs were lost that will never come back. Relationships were subjected to unimaginable strain, institutions were stretched to their breaking point.” Ryan asks you what you learned from the last year and how you will apply it moving forward. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow ...

Jul 28, 20213 minEp. 173

It's All About The Specifics

Ryan explains how the particular circumstances of your children’s life are all that matters. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 27, 20213 minEp. 172

This Is What They Really Want

Ryan explains why you should cherish all of the time that you can with the people that you love. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 26, 20212 minEp. 171