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.

This is everything you ever wanted. The two boys who look just like you, the daughter who lights up when you pick her up from school, the teenager who wears your old band t-shirts, the mischievous prankster who makes you roll your head back in laughter, the nerd who plays video games with you, the foodie who loves to cook with you, the kid going off to college, the one sitting

behind the store counter of their first job. You dreamed of these things, right? When you imagined

your life with kids, that's what you pictured. And now you have it, you actually have it,

this moment you dreamed of. But instead of fully appreciating it, what are you actually thinking

about? You're thinking about how messy your house is.

You're thinking about how they're going to make you late for work.

You're thinking about how they're not doing as well in math as they could be.

You're thinking about how they always have an attitude.

You're raising your voice because you already told them five times.

You're complaining because they make so much noise, cost so much money, cause so much trouble.

What is wrong with you? You've got everything you ever asked for. And more.

Hey, you're listening to the Daily Dad podcast, one meditation a day inspired to help you do your most important job, which is be a great father.

These are meditations inspired by ancient wisdom, psychological research, and just great strategies from normal dads just like you.

Thanks for listening.