The Daily Dad

Daily Dad On Delegating Time For A Successful Home Life

Jan 28, 2023
Nils Parker, Ryan Holiday's writing partner, shares insights on achieving work-life balance and effective time management. They discuss the challenges of self-employment, highlighting the tension between flexibility and overcommitment. Nils emphasizes the need for intentional scheduling to prioritize family time amidst professional duties. The conversation also explores setting boundaries to protect home life and self-care for parents to enhance engagement. It's a rich discussion on crafting a fulfilling, balanced life with loved ones.
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ADVICE

Time Blocking

  • Protect large blocks of time, like Fridays, to avoid overfilling your schedule.
  • This creates flexibility and prevents work from consuming personal time.
INSIGHT

Balancing Schedules

  • Simply blocking off one day might lead to overfilling the remaining days.
  • Kids' schedules also fill up, making dedicated time slots more valuable than entire days.
ANECDOTE

Limited Family Time

  • Ryan Holiday reflects on how little time parents actually spend with their children daily due to school and work schedules.
  • This realization highlights the importance of intentionally creating quality time.
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