The Daily Dad

These Things Are Meant to Help You

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Dec 2, 2025
Let go of the need for perfection in your home. Embrace the practicality of household items that support family life. Discover the freedom in choosing durable, washable furniture that withstands the chaos of kids and pets. Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of letting possessions serve their purpose, ultimately enriching your parenting experience.
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ANECDOTE

How Dr. Becky Changed His Parenting

  • Ryan Holiday credits Dr. Becky and her Good Inside community with transforming his parenting and making him a better person.
  • He recommends her events, including 'How Not to Raise Assholes' and holiday support, and offers a listener discount code.
ADVICE

Preserve Family Stories Now

  • Use StoryWorth to capture loved ones' memories by sending weekly prompts and compiling them into a hardcover keepsake.
  • Ryan shares he gifted StoryWorth memoirs to family and encourages listeners to preserve stories before they're lost.
INSIGHT

Let Things Be Tools For Living

  • Household items should be valued for functionality, not as fragile status symbols when you have kids.
  • Embrace durability and washability; let things do their job so family life can be easier and less stressful.
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