The Daily Dad

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The Daily Dad

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

Don't Forget to Stick to the Facts

Reminder to all parents: stick to the facts and stop catastrophizing. It's a universal problem parents have had throughout history, Marcus Aurelius and Abraham Lincoln included. Pause, take a step back, and see things as they are without anxiety clouding your perspective. 📓 Grab your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 💪 Go to livemomentous.com to get up to 32% off your first subscription order or get 15% off...

Sep 21, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Don’t Cut It Short (If You Don’t Have To)

Of course, sometimes we have to cut family time short. But most of the time? It’s not necessity that motivates us. 🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of this at The Daily Dad Store: https://store.dailydad.com/ 🪙 Designed with the intention of carrying them in your pocket, our Memento Mori Medallion is a literal and inescapable reminder that “you could leave life right now.” Check it out at https://store.dailystoic.com/ ✉️ Sign up for the Dail...

Sep 20, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Don’t Let Them Tell You This

By being disciplined and protective of your personal life, you are being protective and dedicated to your professional life. 🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of this at The Daily Dad Store: https://store.dailydad.com/ 📕 Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday ☕ TRADE Coffee | Get your first bag free when you subscribe! Visit drinktrade.com/DAILYDAD 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and To...

Sep 19, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

What’s In Your Greatest Hits?

If someone was to put together a ‘greatest hits’ from you, what do you think would show up? 💪 Go to livemomentous.com to get up to 32% off your first subscription order or get 15% off all of my favorite products with the code DAILYDAD15 ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 18, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

This Is How To Explain Things

We don’t like it when people tell us the point, we like it when they show us. 📚 Looking for stories to teach your kids about Stoicism? Check out Ryan Holiday’s books: The Boy Who Would Be King and The Girl Who Would Be Free: A Fable About Epictetus ☕ TRADE Coffee | Get your first bag free when you subscribe! Visit drinktrade.com/DAILYDAD 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Toronto at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email...

Sep 17, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

It’s Brave Of Them

We have to want them to be themselves. We want them to be brave enough to be themselves. 📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids : store.dailydad.com ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 16, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

What Works For One Kid May Not Work For The Other | Ryan and Sam Holiday

Two kids mean two different personalities, which also means two different parenting styles. Ryan and Sam talk about how they've had to tailor their parenting to their kids' personalities, parts of themselves they see reflected in their kids, and memories of growing up as an extrovert and an introvert. 📚 Pick up a copy of Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Inst...

Sep 14, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast

What Will You Do With 72 Seasons?

Eighteen years. That’s 72 seasons. It might seem like a lot, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s not. 🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of this at The Daily Dad Store: https://store.dailydad.com/ 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Toronto at ryanholiday.net/tour 🩺 Get a Medical Emergency Kit for your family: TWC.health/dailydad Use promo code DAILYDAD for 15% off! ✉️ Sign up for t...

Sep 13, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

You Never Know

None of us know how much time we have. None of us know when the last time will be. Don’t rush through this wonderful time. 💪 Go to livemomentous.com to get up to 32% off your first subscription order or get 15% off all of my favorite products with the code DAILYDAD15 ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 12, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Say It While You Can

Right now, in this moment, you’re not on a plane that’s about to crash. You know that you have the power and capacity to speak your piece. Do it while you still can. 🩺 Get a Medical Emergency Kit for your family: TWC.health/dailydad Use promo code DAILYDAD for 15% off! ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 11, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

When The World Caves In…

The end of the world is a terrible thought to consider but also very clarifying. Because it reminds us once again of how silly the distinction of “quality time” really is. In the light of real tragedy, even the most mundane and ordinary things can become meaningful and wonderful. 🎶 Lyrics mentioned are from As The World Caves In by Matt Maltese 🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of this at The Daily Dad Store: store.dailydad.com/ 💪 Go to liv...

Sep 10, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

You Do It Too, You Know

The most important thing we can teach our kids in life is how to deal with frustration. Our lives would be better if someone had taught us better, that’s for sure. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 09, 2024•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Parenting Wake-Up Calls That Reveal Our Inner Child | Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey talks to Ryan about a parenting wake-up call he had that motivated him to do the work around healing his inner child. Patrick Dempsey is an actor, race car driver, and founder of the Dempsey Center. He is most known from his role as Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd from the series Grey’s Anatomy. Patrick has also starred in Enchanted , Sweet Home Alabama , Transformers: Dark of the Moon , Made of Honor, The Art of Racing in the Rain , Ferrari , and more. 🎙️ Listen to Patrick Dempsey’s ...

Sep 07, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

You’ll Get What You Want (Just Not When You Want It)

The thing you say you want, the connection you crave. It’s there. Just not always when you want it…or how you want it. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 06, 2024•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast

This Is Your Role

You don’t need to understand it. You need to encourage them. You need to be behind them as they discover who they are. 📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids : store.dailydad.com ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 05, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

What Do They Hear Most?

What do you think your kids hear most from you? Is it words of affection and kindness and encouragement? Or is it those phrases we find ourselves repeating like broken records? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp | https://betterhelp.com/dailydad ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 04, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Be Patient With Yourself

They’re not doing this to you on purpose. Please be kind. Be patient. Be accommodating. With them…but most of all with yourself. 📚 Grab a copy of Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 03, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Stop Checking Your Watch

Be present. Appreciate the moment. Stop checking your watch. 🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of this at The Daily Dad Store: https://store.dailydad.com/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp | https://betterhelp.com/dailydad ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Sep 02, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Raise Adults, Not Kids | Gary Vee

Last year, Ryan was interviewed by Gary Vee about The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids. Today, you'll hear an excerpt from that interview on how to successfully instill discipline in kids. Gary Vee is a serial entrepreneur, Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the Creator and CEO of VeeFriends. His latest project is a children's book, Meet Me in the Middle: A VeeFriends Book ! 📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parent...

Aug 31, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Be A Real Fan

We have to believe in our kids. To be their fan. Why would they be brave enough to put themselves out there, to try new things, if their own parents aren’t even backing them up when it matters most? 💤 Beam’s Dream is clinically shown to improve sleep! | Go to https://shopbeam.com/DAILYDAD and use code DAILYDAD to shop our exclusive discount and get up to 40% off ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Aug 30, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Maybe It’s You

Have you tried taking your own temperature? Don’t blame them. Check yourself first. Take care of yourself first. ☕ TRADE Coffee | Get your first bag free when you subscribe! Visit drinktrade.com/DAILYDAD 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Toronto at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Aug 29, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

It Was You Who Did This

They expect our protection. Nothing is more shocking and devastating than when they don’t get this. They won’t remember the context, what will stick with them is who did this. 🗞️ Check out the Daily Dad article on When You Have To Do Better 💤 Beam’s Dream is clinically shown to improve sleep! | Go to https://shopbeam.com/DAILYDAD and use code DAILYDAD to shop our exclusive discount and get up to 40% off 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, an...

Aug 28, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

This Is A Secret To Wisdom (And Greatness)

It’s from stories that we learn the timeless lessons of the human experience. It’s from stories that we can give our children an education in the school of life. 📚 Looking for stories to teach your kids about Stoicism? Check out: The Boy Who Would Be King and The Girl Who Would Be Free: A Fable About Epictetus Hiya Health | hiyahealth.com/dailydad ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Aug 27, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Buckle Up, It’s Coming

After a long and peaceful summer, every family careens into the school year. Enjoy it, because the chaos is wonderful. ☕ TRADE Coffee | Get your first bag free when you subscribe! Visit drinktrade.com/DAILYDAD 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Toronto at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Aug 26, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Spend Time In The Car Wisely | Ryan and Sam Holiday

Spending time in the car with your kids is rich with opportunities to create connection, even if it means just listening to their music. Ryan and Sam talk about how they are finding ways to bond with the kids during the commute to school, allowing silence during shared activities, and generational differences when it comes to asking about kids interests. 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Toronto at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Sign up for the...

Aug 24, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Don’t Do This Alone

Parenting is so hard to do alone, so hard . We are stronger when we, our children’s parents, parent together. We go further, together. 📚 Grab a copy of The Baby on the Fire Escape: Creativity, Motherhood, and the Mind-Baby Problem by Julie Phillips | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Toronto at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram ...

Aug 23, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

You’re A Bigger Target Now

Life has something over us now. We have something to worry over. Something we love more than life itself. 📚 Pick up a copy of Blue Nights by Joan Didion at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com 🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of this at The Daily Dad Store: store.dailydad.com/ 💪 Go to livemomentous.com to get up to 32% off your first subscription order or get 15% off all of my favorite products with the code DAILYDAD15 ✉️ Sig...

Aug 22, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

This Is Too Wonderful To Ignore

What we want is connection, right? So don’t turn it away. Take the hand when it’s offered. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Aug 21, 2024•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast

This Is All It Takes

We have to figure out how to be a fan. We have to figure out how not to stifle. 📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids : store.dailydad.com 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Toronto at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Aug 20, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Try To Consider This

Give them the benefit of the doubt. If you’re going to assume anything, assume facts not in evidence. Give them a break. 💪 Go to livemomentous.com to get up to 32% off your first subscription order or get 15% off all of my favorite products with the code DAILYDAD15 ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube...

Aug 19, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast