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Episode 2550:

Vitaliy Katsenelson reflects on the evolving meaning of fatherhood, blending vulnerability and insight as he shares life lessons learned through parenting. With heartfelt anecdotes and quiet wisdom, he explores how becoming a father reshaped his identity, values, and daily priorities in unexpected and profound ways.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://contrarianedge.com/being-a-father/

Quotes to ponder:

"Fatherhood sneaks up on you. One day you are a free man, and the next you are waking up at 3 am to change a diaper."

"I did not know how to be a father. I just tried to be present, to love, to learn."

"Having kids rewires your priorities. It makes you more patient, more forgiving, more human."

Episode references:

Anna Karenina: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1399

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

The Little Prince: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Prince-Antoine-Saint-Exup%C3%A9ry/dp/0156012197

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