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“So many moments of greatness can be traced back to this. Where did an athlete’s love of the game come from? Where did the scientist’s curiosity come from? The novelist’s passion for story? The philosopher’s quest for truth? A politician’s love of history?” Ryan explains how to cultivate a love for reading in your children. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter ,...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks about why it’s important to go back through the old and useless stuff, how it helps clean out not only your house but your mind, how it affects kids and how they react when you do get rif of stuff, and more.  Felix Gray offers desined glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Get yourself a pair of glasses made...

“A lot has happened in your life. It’s rightly made you cynical about some things, be it politics, relationships, or other people. A lot has happened in history, too, and anyone who has ever read a book will have trouble shaking the fact that a lot of lies have been told, a lot of horrible rigging of the system has happened and a lot of that contributes to the mess we’re in now.” Ryan explains why...

“We’ve talked before about the nature vs nurture debate. As we’ve said, it’s a waste of time (because the debate is clearly settled). But here’s the weird thing, would it even change anything if it weren’t?” Ryan discusses why you must have high standards for yourself.  Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

“A few weeks ago, we talked about the secret to being a better parent. We talked about getting more juice for your squeeze. We talked about hiring help—outsourcing things you really don’t need to be doing.” Ryan discusses why you must take care of your affairs so you have more energy to give your kids. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. G...

“Your kids came into your life as a blessing. They brought you unalloyed joy. They are the source of so much happiness and positivity. But you have to remember: It won’t always be like this.” Ryan explains why you must always be prepared for hard times. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

“Anyone who has read about aristocratic British parenting can’t help but be appalled. Children were not only not seen, but not heard from—for years. They were shipped off to schools. They were expected to carry incredible burdens and deliver on the aspirations of their family, with little to no concern whether their personal aspirations were aligned in the slightest.” Ryan explains why you must be...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks about creating a positive ratio of being a fun loving parent while still maintaining a disciplined outlook, why you will only have a crowded table at the end of your life if you are pleasant to be around,  the tricky balance between positivity and discipline, and more. Readeo provides a virtual story time platform called Bookchat. Bookchat lets you rea...

“Sometimes you get a glimpse into the lives of single or childrenless people and feel a tinge of jealousy. How much more time they have. What they haven’t had to worry about during the pandemic. Even the acronym D.I.N.K, can make your mouth water a bit: Dual incomes, no kids.” Ryan explains why the only person who we should deny is you… Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Da...

“There are things we don’t want our kids to do. We set up rules. We create punishments. We supervise them closely. It works...to a degree, but it’s also exhausting. Meanwhile, we neglect—as we’ve discussed a thousand times—the most powerful deterrent and the most influential motivator: Our own actions.” Ryan explains why you have to be your kids inspiration. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyD...

“We can imagine that parents who have nearly lost a child—or parents who tragically have—operate on a different plane of consciousness than those of us who have not. A parent who had a health scare, a parent who helped a child claw their way back from an addiction, a parent who has been estranged but reunited, these people know what they missed or almost missed.” Ryan explains why you must be grat...

“You’ve seen a lot. You’ve been through a lot. You know what’s up. As a parent, you have to make sure that the insight you’ve gleaned from these experiences does not turn into cynicism—and if it does from time to time, that you shield your kids from it. Because any disillusionment you might feel about people or the world or your own present circumstances is not their fault and it does not serve th...

“Yes, you’ve done a lot for your kids. You brought them into the world. You wiped their butts. Maybe you even paid for all their years of grad school.”Ryan explains the fundamental truth that all parents must grapple with. For one day only, Ryan Holiday's bestselling book Ego Is The Enemy is only $1.99 as an ebook on Amazon! ***If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a revie...

On today’s special Father’s Day episode, Ryan talks about 6 lessons that have helped him on his journey as a parent.  The lessons are: 1. Tame your temper 2. Hunger and schedule is essential 3. Take walks together 4. All time is quality time 5. Life should be good but not easy 6. tell them how much they mean to you. Happy fathers day from Daily Dad! Gravity Blankets make the only blanket proven to...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks about the RV trip that he and his family took out to West Texas, and the lessons that he took from the experience.  Ritual is a multivitamin that delivers high quality nutrients, including Vitamin D3, in just 2 daily pills. Your multivitamins are delivered to your door every month with free shipping, always. You can start, snooze, or cancel your subscr...

“What’s the key to being a great dad?”Jay asks at the beginning of the second episode of the show Modern Family.” Ryan discusses what the key to being a great dad is, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. *** If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps with our visibility, and the more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest into it and...

“They just bit their brother. They failed their math test. They scratched the car. They did something wrong, and you’re upset. And now they’re lying to you. Or throwing a tantrum. Or acting completely belligerent.” Ryan explains why you have to always make things right, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. *** If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It h...

“There’s stuff that happens that nobody wants to have happen—especially to their kids. Whether it’s breaking an arm or being bullied, life visits things upon us. Things that frustrate, things that hurt, things that cause problems.” Ryan explains why your perspective is everything, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. *** If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a review on Apple Pod...

“Bedtime can be stressful when you’re convinced it has to happen by a certain time. The evening walk becomes less fun because you keep telling them to hurry up. Dinner becomes less satisfying because there’s less time to taste the food. In fact, from a kid’s perspective, speeding things along starts to feel like it’s the most important thing in the world to us.” Ryan explains why you should run to...

“How much of this is nature and how much is nurture? Nobody really has a great answer to that question. What we know for certain, though, is that the debate as a whole is a waste of time. Because if it was only nature, there’d be no reason for any of us to do anything or even ponder how we can make our kids’ lives better.” Ryan explains the difference between what is natural and what is learned, o...

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to author and filmmaker Sebastian Junger about his new book Freedom which details his 400 mile journey along the railroad lines of the American East Coast, how the experience of having children challenges your notions of freedom, how the fragility of life reveals a wonderment at existence, and more.  Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times Bestselling...

“When you look at successful people with kids—be they CEOs or athletes or artists—it can be easy to marvel: How do they do it? How do they get it all done? How do they get it all done and still stay in shape?” Ryan explains how you can get more done while staying connected with your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar...

“There is no family immune to conflict. Whether it’s about shoes left out or tattoos or politics, families fight. Siblings argue. Parents punish rule breaking...kids rebel. Spouses disagree, fail to communicate, and struggle under stress.” Ryan explains why you’ve got to remember how little these things matter, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. *** If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you...

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, you grew up in a society and a culture that was less inclusive and less diverse than the one we’re in now. Certainly one that was less sensitive too.” Ryan explains why you must always question and re-evaluate your views, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. *** If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps with our...

“Any parent who has had young kids takes a minute to remind younger parents with babies of this. Yes, you want them to start crawling, but as soon as they do, you’ll miss being able to set them down and not having to worry they’ll move.” Ryan discusses the fleeting moments that you will wish you could relive, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. *** If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you t...