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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Why this is so important.

This is just my personality, we say.

I just don't have any energy for when I get home from work.

We complain.

I'm in a bad mood today, that's all.

My parents weren't any different, and I turned out okay.

It's just a stressful period right now.

They're young.

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