Welcome to the Daily Dad podcast, where we provide one lesson every single day to help you with your most important job, being a parent.

I'm Ryan Holiday, and I draw these lessons from ancient philosophy, modern psychology, practical wisdom, and insights from

parents just like you all over the world. Thank you for listening, and we hope this helps.

Did it bring you closer together?

Yes, it was annoying those hours delayed at the airport on the way to your vacation.

Yes, it was disappointing when your daughter came home with a terrible report card.

Yes, it was scary when you came home with that diagnosis from your doctor.

Yes, it was exhausting that you spent another sleepless night with your toddler.

But the question, as always, or rather the opportunity is, did it bring you closer together?

It doesn't have to, of course, you can get angry, you can be annoyed, you can be overwhelmed,

they're distracted, or you can relish the moment, even if they're crying, even if you're disappointed,

even if you're crying. Because this is a chance to talk. This is a chance to see them from a different angle. This is a chance to ask questions.

This is a chance to spend time together. A crisis, as politicians like to say, is a terrible thing to

waste. It's a chance to do things you couldn't do before. That wouldn't be possible in ordinary

circumstances. It's always a chance to get closer, to love more, to understand better.

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