Delve into the intriguing world of fatherhood and reading habits. Discover why many dads gravitate towards war and history books, dissecting the lessons they hold about leadership. The podcast also explores how these readings can enhance parenting skills and personal growth. Plus, there's a recommendation for a new book designed to support fathers on their journey. It's a rich discussion on the intersection of literature, fatherhood, and life lessons.
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Dad's Reading Habits
Dads gravitate towards books about war, history, and biographies, even if they don't read much.
These books offer lessons on leadership and life, indirectly teaching dads how to be better fathers.
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Plutarch's Wisdom on Biographies
Plutarch emphasizes learning from lives, not just historical facts.
Small details and remarks in biographies can reveal more about character than major events.
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Examine Your Reading Choices
Reflect on your current reading material, particularly biographies and histories.
Your reading choices reveal your character development and the example you set for your children.
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This book presents the fascinating lives of twenty-six ancient Stoics, from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius, organized in digestible mini-biographies. It vividly brings to life the stories of key Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Cicero, and demonstrates how their philosophies shaped their actions and legacies. The authors intertwine historical context with philosophical insights, making the book both educational and entertaining. It shows how Stoic principles can be applied to modern life, emphasizing virtues like Courage, Justice, Temperance, and Wisdom[1][3][5].
"What kinds of books do dads like? Well, according to the displays at Barnes & Noble and Costco, it’s almost exclusively books about war and history. Have you ever wondered why that is? Why did your dad—who maybe didn’t read that much—still manage to get through one or two 500-page biographies each year?"
Find out why—and what you can learn from this fatherly practice—on today's Daily Dad Podcast.
Get your copy of Ryan's new book, Lives of the Stoics (https://geni.us/LUN7). To get the special bonuses for ordering the book, visit dailystoic.com/lives.
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