Welcome to the Daily Dad podcast where we provide one lesson every day to help you with your

most important job being a dad. These are lessons inspired by ancient philosophy, by practical

wisdom, and insights from dads all over the world.

Thank you for listening, and we hope this helps.

When you get them to listen, E.H. Harriman was as rich as they come, a railroad baron, a captain

of industry, everything his children could possibly want or need he gave them. Yet unlike some

wealthy parents, he coupled this luxury with stern maxims and advice. He wanted his kids to do

something with their lives to make a difference in the world.

As he was fond of repeating, great wealth is an obligation and responsibility. Money must work

for the country. We all say things to our kids just as our parents did. Little bits and bobs of

wisdom that we picked up places. We hope they hear us. We hope it gets through.

When it does, ah, that's the best. In 1901, Harriman's daughter was making her debut in society,

as was common then. Unlike her friends, however, she was appalled at the parties and the spectacles

people were throwing for themselves. Seems so wasteful and self-indulgent.

So she used her party budget to found what would become the Junior League, a volunteerism non-profit

that exists to this day to help the less fortunate. She put her money to work not just for the country,

but for the world. And in doing so, improved countless lives. We have to remember that as parents,

we are always planting seeds, a comment here, a book we have them read there, documentary we

watch together, an example we set, a person we introduce them to. When we get them to listen,

when they really hear us, wonderful things can happen. You're listening to a 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

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