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These are lessons inspired by ancient philosophy, by practical wisdom, and insights from dads all over the world.

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This is another secret.

A few weeks ago, we talked about the secret for being a better parent. We talked about

getting more juice for your squeeze. We talked about hiring help, outsourcing things you don't

really need to be doing. But those things can cost money. So while they are secrets to efficiency

and better parenting, they can remain out of reach for many of us. But the good news is that there is another

secret easily available to all and readily taken advantage of by the wise. It's called

automation. Some people hire an accountant or a financial advisor to handle their retirements

and their savings accounts, but just as easily you can use the automation

features in something like Wealthfront, which I use and recommend there's a link in today's show

notes. Some people have a personal assistant managed task for their business or their social media

accounts for them. But just as easily, you can use software like Buffer or IFTT to automate

routine tasks for you.

Some people complain what a pain in their inbox is to manage, but just as easily they can

set up filters and folders and use tools that block their spam or unsubscribe them from

marketing emails. Some people spend hours a month opening mail, paying bills and doing administrative paperwork.

Just as easily they can sign up for paperless billing or auto-schedual payments.

Almost everything we do as parents as responsible adults in the world is set up inefficiently.

By improving our systems, we buy ourselves time and energy.

And then with this time and energy, we are able to be better parents, more present parents,

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