The Daily Dad We Can Be Heroes, Too
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Sep 22, 2025 Exploring the hidden costs of heroism, the discussion highlights how accomplished public figures can inadvertently create strictness and distance within their families. By recounting the lives of John Boyd and Victor Krulak, listeners are urged to recognize both the virtues and the personal sacrifices tied to their heroism. This insightful examination encourages reflection on the true nature of parenting and the importance of balance between public accolades and family connection.
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Use Daily Lessons To Improve Parenting
- Ryan Holiday frames the podcast as offering one daily parenting lesson grounded in philosophy and psychology.
- Subscribe to get brief, practical guidance drawn from wide-ranging wisdom.
Heroism At Work, Strain At Home
- Robert Coram recounts John Boyd's heroism as a pilot and strategist contrasted with personal failings at home.
- Boyd refused consulting expenses, leaving his family financially strained and emotionally wounded.
Admired Leaders, Troubled Families
- Ryan Holiday summarizes Victor Krulak and John Boyd as admired public figures who were strict and exacting with family.
- Their households were left with generational wounds despite public admiration.
