Parents often seek respect from their children through demands, but true admiration is earned. Discover how self-improvement and authentic living can foster deeper connections. Learn the importance of being a role model and instilling values that inspire children to listen and look up to you. This discussion dives into the meaningful relationship between self-respect and the respect parents wish to cultivate in their kids.
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Earning Respect
Earn respect by respecting yourself and being worthy of it.
Don't rely on words, force, fear, or assumed right.
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Self-Improvement
Be the person you can be; live up to your potential.
Address self-esteem issues and imposter syndrome.
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This book presents the fascinating lives of twenty-six ancient Stoics, from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius, organized in digestible mini-biographies. It vividly brings to life the stories of key Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Cicero, and demonstrates how their philosophies shaped their actions and legacies. The authors intertwine historical context with philosophical insights, making the book both educational and entertaining. It shows how Stoic principles can be applied to modern life, emphasizing virtues like Courage, Justice, Temperance, and Wisdom[1][3][5].
“Every parent wants to be respected. They want to be listened to. They want their advice to be taken seriously. They want to be looked up to. And how do far too many of us try to get these things from our kids? By endless words. By force. By fear. By simply assuming it’s ours by right.”
Ryan explains how you can truly earn the admiration of your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.
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