The Daily Dad You Have to Grow Up
Dec 15, 2025
The discussion centers around the transformative journey of parenting and the need for personal growth. Ryan Holiday emphasizes that becoming a parent is not just about responsibilities but a call to maturity. Prioritizing family needs becomes essential as one navigates this new role. The podcast also encourages listeners to embrace community and seek out supportive parenting tools, offering resources for this exciting yet challenging phase of life.
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Youthful Feeling Vs. Parental Priority
- Staying youthful is fine but incompatible with the full responsibilities of parenting.
- Holiday notes you can feel young yet still must change priorities once you raise children.
Parenthood Forces A Maturity Shift
- Parenthood requires a shift from youth to responsibility and changed priorities.
- Ryan Holiday argues that raising children forces you to grow up because your life can no longer center on coming-of-age themes.
Be The Adult In Your Home
- Do accept the role of the grown-up in your house and let that guide decisions.
- Ryan Holiday warns that if you don't become the adult at home, your children will lack the leadership they need.