In a world brimming with stress and busyness, finding time to read can be a game changer. Emphasizing the value of literature, the discussion highlights how classics can nourish the mind and ease burdens. Drawing from the wisdom of historical figures, the podcast encourages fathers to embrace reading not just for themselves but as a crucial part of their parenting journey. Making time for personal reflection through books can lead to a better life and a richer legacy for children.
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Diverse Reading
Reading diverse materials, from Shakespeare to funny stories, can benefit you.
Learning should be continuous, and reading sets a positive example for children.
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Bedside Library
Spend the last half hour of your day reading.
Commune with the 'saints of humanity' through literature.
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Make Time for Learning
Make time for yourself to read, think, and learn, even when busy.
This helps reduce stress and provides mental nourishment.
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“You’re stressed. You’re busy. You have so much on your plate. Time to read? Other than kids books? Get out of here. Except maybe the latter is the solution to the former. If you want to be less stressed, you gotta make time for yourself--to read, to think, to learn. The great William Osler (founder of John Hopkins University) told his medical students it was important that they turn to literature as a way to nourish and relax their minds. ‘When chemistry distresses your soul,’ he said, ‘seek peace in the great pacifier, Shakespeare, ten minutes with Montaigne will lighten the burden.’”
Ryan discusses the importance of learning, and communing with the ‘saints of humanity’, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.
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