The Daily Dad As It Was in the Beginning is Now and Ever Shall Be
Oct 7, 2025
Ryan Holiday dives into the practical side of memento mori, urging listeners to see it as a necessary task. He challenges perceptions by highlighting that children's rebelliousness is a timeless issue, not a modern problem. The discussion unfolds on how kids behave out of developmental immaturity rather than parental shortcomings. With insights on predictive parenting, he emphasizes understanding and preparation over blame, reminding us all that parenting has always come with its challenges.
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Memento Mori As Practical Preparation
- Ryan Holiday describes updating his will and DNR documents as a concrete memento mori action.
- He links practical preparation to the Stoic practice of remembering mortality.
Turn Memento Mori Into Action
- Use memento mori to prompt concrete actions like updating legal and end-of-life plans.
- Taking those steps protects your family from financial and logistical burdens if something happens.
Kids Have Always Been Kids
- Children have behaved the same way across history, showing loudness, rebellion, and mistakes are perennial.
- Recognizing this offers perspective and reduces overreaction when parenting feels chaotic.