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.

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There are so many ways for them to contribute.

Not every kid is going to be an athlete.

Not every kid is going to be cool.

Some kids seem out of place like they don't have a role or a place.

Perhaps you remember your own childhood, not feeling like you fit in,

not feeling like you were your parents' model for what a kid should be. Have you read or read to your

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