The Daily Dad

This is the Best Excuse in the World

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Nov 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, the host explores how parenthood profoundly reshapes artistic and professional priorities. Drawing examples from notable figures like Cameron Crowe and Michael Chabon, it highlights the transformative nature of raising children. The conversation emphasizes that embracing parenting can serve as a valid excuse for changing one's output. The host encourages listeners to take pride in this shift and harness parenting tools and community support to thrive.
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How Dr. Becky Changed Ryan's Parenting

  • Ryan Holiday credits Dr. Becky and her Good Inside community with transforming his parenting and making him a better person.
  • He highlights her book Good Inside and upcoming events as pivotal resources for parents.
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Aura Frame Gift That Keeps Showing Family

  • Ryan describes gifting his in-laws an Aura frame that now displays family photos and videos in their kitchen.
  • He emphasizes how easy it is to upload and preload pictures so the frame shows photos immediately as a gift.
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Stories From Cameron Crowe And Michael Chabon

  • Ryan shares Cameron Crowe's explanation that raising two boys contributed to shifts in his creative output.
  • He also recounts Michael Chabon hearing advice that 'you lose a book for every child' and Chabon's acceptance of that trade-off.
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