F. Scott Fitzgerald, though not the ideal dad, shared priceless wisdom in a heartfelt letter to his daughter Frances. He tackled the universal worries young people face and presented a list of what truly matters. Insights highlight how fathers can guide their children in managing anxieties. The conversation emphasizes the importance of prioritizing concerns and sharing meaningful advice to foster resilience in parenting.
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Fitzgerald's Letter
F. Scott Fitzgerald, despite not being the best father, wrote a powerful letter to his daughter.
This letter contains timeless advice about anxieties and worries.
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Fitzgerald's Advice for His Daughter
Focus on courage, cleanliness, efficiency, and horsemanship.
Don't worry about popular opinion, the past, the future, or others' success.
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"F Scott Fitzgerald wasn’t always the best father, but as one of the most brilliant writers and thinkers of his time, he certainly knew how to express fatherly advice perfectly in words. One of the best letters he ever wrote is to his daughter Frances while she was away at camp, where he discussed the anxieties and worries that all young people feel. Some things were worth worrying about, he said, and some weren’t. So he gave her a list."
Ryan talks about the list Fitzgerald sent to his daughter, and its timeless message for parents anywhere, on today's Daily Dad Podcast.
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