The Daily Dad Why Do You Think It Will Be Worth It?
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Sep 2, 2025 Explore the sacrifices ambitious parents make while chasing success. The discussion delves into whether these sacrifices strengthen family bonds or lead to regret. Historical examples illuminate the complexities of ambition versus family life, prompting introspection about priorities. Join a community that offers essential parenting tools and support, making the journey a little easier.
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The Costly Rationalization Of Ambition
- Ambition often requires sacrifices that we rationalize as being 'for the family'.
- Those justifications can obscure the real costs to relationships and personal life.
Augustus' Question About Worth
- John Williams' novel Augustus presents a daughter asking whether her father's sacrifices were worth it.
- Augustus replies, "I must believe that it has," revealing the emotional cost of that belief.
Self-Deception Preserves Power At A Price
- Powerful people often tell themselves their sacrifices were worth it to avoid facing painful truth.
- That self-deception preserves status but harms personal relationships that rarely share the cost.
