The Daily Dad Teach Them To Be Kings
Jun 21, 2023
Explore how to empower children with kingship qualities through Stoic values like dignity and strength. Discover the importance of modeling these traits and using fables as teaching tools. The discussion dives into the challenges of traditional leadership roles and the lessons we can impart to the next generation, emphasizing personal development and resilience. Join in for insights on nurturing future leaders without the burdens of a throne.
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Raise Stoic Kings
- Raise your kids to be kings in the Stoic sense, embodying dignity, restraint, duty, and strength.
- Teach them to command their minds and souls, regardless of their future power or position.
Kingly Philosophers
- Musonius Rufus believed a king should be a philosopher and vice versa.
- True leadership comes from wisdom and virtue.
Fables for Kids
- Ryan Holiday wrote two fables, "The Boy Who Would Be King" and "The Girl Who Would Be Free," to illustrate these principles for children.
- These stories teach the importance of values over job titles, inspired by Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus.
