The Daily Dad The Truth About Being Married to Ryan Holiday During a Book Launch
Oct 11, 2025
Discover the chaotic world of living with a writer during a book launch. Hear about the shift in priorities from bestseller obsession to meaningful work. They tackle the challenges of writing versus launching, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Conversations touch on balancing family life, managing stress, and how parenthood transforms a writer’s rhythm. Enjoy insights on improving productivity and keeping launches from disrupting home life!
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Control What You Can
- Ryan and Samantha explain launches feel less chaotic over time because Ryan focuses only on what's in his control.
- They argue detaching from external measures reduces misery and improves focus on the work itself.
When Fulfillment Took Over The House
- Samantha describes fulfilling thousands of bookstore orders during the four virtues series as an intense, hands-on operation.
- She recalls packaging, counting, and physically moving stacks of books that consumed their home and time.
Decline Low-Value Promotions
- Do say no to promotional things that don’t matter and protect your bandwidth.
- Try prioritizing projects by real value rather than chasing every media moment or list placement.
