The Daily Dad It Shifts Your Focus
Oct 27, 2025
Parenthood brings a significant shift in creative focus, reorienting priorities and inspirations. Ryan delves into how parenting transforms artistic themes, highlighting Cameron Crowe's pivot to family-centered films. Embracing this change is framed as a natural and positive aspect of life, encouraging parents to celebrate their evolving roles. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accepting new perspectives as a valuable gift in the parenting journey.
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KiwiCo As A Multi-Generational Gift
- Ryan Holiday describes his family's use of KiwiCo crates as recurring, hands-on gifts that spark creativity and persist across ages.
- He mentions gifting crates to nieces and nephews and that grandparents also enjoy shared projects.
Parenting Changes Creative Priorities
- Parenthood naturally redirects your priorities and creative focus toward your children and family life.
- This shift is expected, positive, and worth embracing rather than apologizing for.
Cameron Crowe's Shift To Family Films
- Cameron Crowe moved from films like Almost Famous to family-focused movies like We Bought a Zoo and Aloha after becoming a parent.
- He said parenting made him want to write with family at the center and be proud of that work.