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AI is going to change the world in good ways and bad ways. We have to figure out how to use it, not just responsibly, but effectively. Today, Ryan Holiday talks about how he had used AI as a learning opportunity for his kids, teaching them about AI's potential, the importance of accurate communication, and various ethical considerations.   Check out Ethan Mollick's Substack: https://www.oneusefult...

On December 29, 2024, President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. If you’ve been around awhile, then you know what an inspiration his example as a father has been to us here at The Daily Dad. That’s why, in his honor, we wanted to share our favorite Jimmy Carter entry from The Daily Dad book.  📕 The Daily Dad eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab yours now at dailydad.com/discount 📔 Get a signed l...

Don’t conflate their choices or circumstances with your identity. Your kids are their own people.   📕 The Daily Dad eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab yours now at dailydad.com/discount   We’re excited to announce that we’ve put together a special leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad! Check it out at dailydad.com/leather   HUEL | Get 15% off with code DAILY DAD at Huel.com   ✉️  Sign up for the Da...

We should always want our actions and choices to be the direct cause of our improvement in every arena of life, parenting most of all.   📕 The Daily Dad eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab yours now at dailydad.com/discount   The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic ph...

Let your kids see you step up. Show them that challenges aren’t something to fear—they’re opportunities to grow.   The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings...

Can someone truly be called wealthy, rich, or successful if the price of that success is their constant absence? The Daily Dad is just $2.99 as an ebook right now ! We’re not sure how long the price drop will last, so get it for yourself or as a gift while you still can. HUEL | Get 15% off with code DAILY DAD at Huel.com ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com 📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twi...

As the year comes to a close, today's episode features some of the top Stoic parenting advice and strategies learned on The Daily Stoic and The Daily Dad podcasts over the last 12 months. Let's carry over these timeless messages into the New Year and continue getting better at our most important job.  🎙️ Episodes Mentioned:  Stop Having So Many Opinions | Ryan And Sam Holiday David Kessler on Find...

Slow down. Take a breath. Because one day, they’ll stop asking for stories.   The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skil...

We only have a finite amount of patience. So why are we giving all of it away to people who are not our children?   The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human being...

Think about the gifts you have to give them today—your love, your support, your presence—to receive the gift of a crowded table in the future.   We’re excited to announce that we’ve put together a special leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad! Check it out at dailydad.com/leather   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com 📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube...

We have to be a resilient, flexible, well-rounded human being not just to survive the stresses of parenting but if we want to raise kids for the world.   MasterClass | Get up to 50% off at MasterClass.com/DAILYDAD   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com 📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

It’s not about trophies or test scores; it’s about raising children who are awake to the world, who understand what it means to be decent and good, and who are brave enough to step forward and make a difference.   📕 Grab a signed copy of Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/   💪  Go to  livemomentous.com and get 15% off with the code DAILYDAD15 ✉️  Sign up for th...

When your kids hold you accountable to your own lessons, it’s a reminder that living up to your words is just as important as speaking them. Holli Herrera, the wife of MxPx rockstar Mike Herrera, joins Sam Holiday talk about when your kids turn your parenting back on you, when to let them quit something, and witnessing them get better at processing their emotions.  Follow Sam Holiday on Instagram:...

Perfection isn’t the goal. But trying— trying is essential.   The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create th...

Before we get too high and mighty about the craziness and selfishness of our kids, maybe it’s time to look in the mirror.   Aura | Get $35 off with code DAILY DAD at auraframes.com   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

As we approach the end of 2024 and look toward the start of 2025, we have an opportunity to take a hard, honest look at ourselves.  What example are you setting for your kids that, deep down, you know you need to change?   The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic phi...

Our job as parents is to help our kids “become who they are.” This is true, but our job is also to expand who they are.   🎙️Listen to Richard Reeves'  interview on The Daily Stoic podcast  PART 1: Apple Podcasts & Spotify PART 2: Apple Podcasts & Spotify   🎥 Watch Richard Reeves’ interview with Ryan on YouTube   📕 We’re excited to announce that we’ve put together a special leatherbound e...

As parents, we obviously have to provide for them. Obviously we have to protect them. But what is the job?   Storyworth | Save $10 on your first purchase at https://storyworth.com/dailydad ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

It’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind when the other parents seem to have it all: nicer cars, stylish clothes, and a picture-perfect life. Today, Ryan and Sam share their experience of moving one of their children to a school in a wealthier area, and how this transition has been a powerful reminder to stop trying to 'keep up with the Joneses' and focus on what truly matters. Loftie | Use co...

It is not too late for us to love our kids. To love them completely.   The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to...

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” — Dr. Seuss   🎁 We’re excited to announce that we’ve put together a special leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad just in time for the holidays! Check it out at dailydad.com/leather   💪  Go to  livemomentous.com and get 15% off with the code DAILYDAD15 ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com 📱  Follow Da...

When we hold back some answers, it’s not because we don’t love them—it’s because we love them so deeply. Our Luctor Et Emergo Medallion will help you remember to slow down and take advantage of teachable moments with your children. Grab your Luctor Et Emergo Medallion at our Daily Dad store! Loftie | Use code DAILYDAD20 to get 20% off orders over $125! Head to ByLoftie.com Cheesecakes by Elizabeth...

This is our most important job. It’s tough, sure, but it’s a thing that soon enough we will miss.   We’re excited to announce that we’ve put together a special leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad just in time for the holidays! Check it out at dailydad.com/leather   💪 Go to livemomentous.com and get 15% off with the code DAILYDAD15   ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   📱 Follow D...

Your kids like what they like. But first, they need your encouragement to start somewhere.   We’re excited to announce that we’ve put together a special leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad just in time for the holidays! Check it out at dailydad.com/leather   Storyworth | Save $10 on your first purchase at https://storyworth.com/dailydad   ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱 Fo...

It's our job to show our kids that they have the power to instigate change within themselves and their communities, regardless of external circumstances. Sharon McMahon, author of The Small and the Mighty , talks with Ryan about how parents can instill hope in their kids and show them that making a difference is accessible.  Sharon is known as “America’s Government Teacher,” and after years as a h...