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It’s You Who They Deserve To Get This From Jun 09, 2025

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We want to feel empowered. We want to be believed in. We want to matter. Every person wants this…and your kid is one of those people.

📚 Book Mentioned: The Last of the Wine by Mary Renault

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Don’t Yuck Their Yum | Jefferson Fisher & Ryan Holiday Jun 07, 2025

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Communication expert Jefferson Fisher joins Ryan to unpack why every phase, especially in parenting, is fleeting, share wisdom passed down from their grandparents, and explain why nurturing your kids' quirks might be the smartest thing you do.

Jefferson Fisher is one of the most respected voices on communication and arguments in the world. He is a Texas board certified personal injury attorney and law firm owner of Fisher Firm. Millions of people and some of the world's leading brands come to Jefferson for advice and practical strategies to communicate more effectively.

Grab a signed copy of Jefferson’s book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More, at The Painted Porch!

Follow Jefferson on Instagram and X @Jefferson_Fisher, on YouTube @JeffersonFisher and on TikTok @JustAskJefferson

🎥 Watch Jefferson and Ryan's full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs6rPU1lH3Q

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The Most Beautiful Model For A Perfect Life Jun 06, 2025

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It’s fitting that Marcus’ biggest Stoic influence was his step-father because Father’s Day is just 9 days away! The Dads on the Daily Dad team put together a list so that you don’t have to go on a hunt to find a good gift for the Dads in your life👇

📕 The leatherbound editions of: The Daily Dad, The Daily Stoic, and The Obstacle Is the Way

📚 A signed copy of The Gunfighters by Bryan Burrough, Hello, Cruel World! by Melinda Wenner Moyer, or Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat

🏛 Tempus Fugit Medallion

🪙 Luctor Et Emergo Medallion

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It’s A Part Of Life Jun 05, 2025

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In honor of Father's Day this month, we're featuring some of our favorite entries from The Daily Dad book—like this one about developing resilience in our children. The book makes a perfect gift for the father in your life. Grab signed copies and our new leatherbound edition here!

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It Doesn’t Matter If It’s True Jun 04, 2025

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Let’s stop getting so hung up on whether this or that really happened. Let’s focus on what it means.

📚 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

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Transcend This Bitter Math Jun 03, 2025

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For all time, having kids has forced parents to make changes. But does that mean we have to lose ourselves, lose all our freedoms?

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This Is The Real Quality Time Jun 02, 2025

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Specially planned days can be special. It’s great to go to cool places. It’s fun to treat our kids. But you know what’s best?

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15 Life-Changing Questions for Parents (In 15 Minutes) May 31, 2025

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As parents, we worry about having all the answers. Being a great parent is actually more about asking the right questions and not necessarily even of our kids, but of ourselves. In today's episode, Ryan shares 15 powerful questions that any parent can ask to become better at their most important job. Because the right questions at the right time can change how we think about things. They can change how we understand things. They can give us a new perspective.

🎥 Watch this episode on The Daily Dad YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxL27lCqWy0

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You Make Debts Your Children Must Pay May 30, 2025

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Our children and grandchildren will live in the world created by your choices.

📕 Grab a copy of the leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad and learn how you can provide the structure and support to help your kids discover who they are today!

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It Takes As Long As It Takes May 29, 2025

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You don’t have the average kid. You have your kid. They have their own timetable, their own schedule, their own journey.

🎥 Watch Dr. Edith Eger’s interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZHbBxW07ME

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