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How Running Together Can Build Unbreakable Bond | Nick Thompson & Ryan Holiday Nov 29, 2025

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There’s nothing quite like seeing your kids light up over something you’ve always loved. In today's episode, Ryan sits down with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and author of The Running Ground, to talk about how running has created a special bridge between him, his father, and his sons.

Nick Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, an American magazine founded in 1857, which earned the top honor for magazines, General Excellence, at the National Magazine Awards in both 2022 and 2023. In his time as CEO, the company has seen record subscriber growth. Before joining The Atlantic, he was the editor-in-chief of Wired magazine. He is also a former contributor for CBS News and has previously served as editor. He has long been a competitive runner; in 2021, he set the American record for men 45+ in the 50K race.

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You Can Show Them What It Means Nov 28, 2025

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It’s a world with too many problems. It’s a world with too much suffering. We can’t fix all of this as people, nor as parents. But we can try to help a little.

Feeding America | We donated the first $30,000 and would love your help in getting to our goal of $300,000—which would provide over 3 million meals for families across the country! Just head over to dailystoic.com/feeding—every dollar provides 10 meals, even a small donation makes a big difference.

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- Action Against Hunger: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/

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You Will Want a Crowded Table Nov 27, 2025

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You don’t get a table full of smiling faces for every holiday, every milestone event, just because you’re related. A crowded table is a lagging indicator of the job you’ve done as a parent.

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This is the Best Excuse in the World Nov 26, 2025

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There are a lot of reasons why someone’s output might change. When people ask why, you have the best excuse in the world.

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You’re Missing What’s Important Nov 25, 2025

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It can be very easy to get tunnel vision. It can be easy, in the overwhelm of day-to-day parenting, to forget that this is an endeavor in which success—and responsibility—is measured in the course of years.

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Know The Weight Of Your Words Nov 24, 2025

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Think about your own life. Are there not things that your parents said that still weigh on you?

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Surviving the Craziest Time of Year | Ryan and Sam Holiday Nov 22, 2025

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Is it the most wonderful time of year or just the busiest? In today's episode, Ryan and Sam talk about bracing themselves for the holidays, the challenges of managing a small business during the busy season, and their unique perspectives on gift-giving.

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This Is Your Advantage Now Nov 21, 2025

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As parents, we have to understand that we have an advantage now that we didn't have before.

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Do You Need To Be Doing This Right Now? Nov 20, 2025

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Sure, they’re being a little rude. They’re being annoying. They are acting entitled. And yet? As we’ve said, maybe you are the problem.

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Embrace What Your Family Is In This Moment Nov 19, 2025

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You have this dream of what your house should look like. And then reality inevitably intrudes. And what is that reality? It’s that you have kids.

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