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Be So Good They’ll Think This Later

Aug 25, 2020

02:42

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Explore the story of Ambrose Bierce, a father who persevered through a painful split with his wife, and learn the valuable lessons of commitment, selflessness, and not seeking validation as a parent.

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Being a saintly parent means prioritizing your role as a father/mother and accepting the unfortunate circumstances or misunderstandings that might come with it.

The motivation for being a parent should be centered on the well-being and growth of your children, rather than seeking external validation.

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Lessons from Ambrose Beers

Ambrose Beers, a father who went through a painful split with his wife and suffered a great betrayal, taught his son an important life lesson. Although the specific details of what happened are unknown, Beers shared his own experiences to help his son navigate a troubled relationship. Beers' willingness to suffer, be misunderstood, and not seek vindication exemplified the qualities of a saintly parent. The lesson for all parents is to focus on doing what's right for their children without needing appreciation or validation.

Being the Parent They Need

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"The writer Ambrose Bierce was a notorious cynic and curmudgeon. He was also fearless and hilarious and a father. At some point in his life—we’re not clear on the details—he went through a painful split with his wife and the mother of his three children. Beneath his hard exterior, he was a sensitive man, and although we don’t know what happened, we get the sense that it was an enormous betrayal. Was it indefinitely? Worse? Again, we don’t know."

Learn about an encounter that Ambrose Bierce had with his son, and the implications that meeting holds for all of us, on today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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