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Daily Dad and Author Matthew Crawford on Leading Your Kids By Example

Feb 19, 2022

Matthew Crawford, a researcher at the University of Virginia and author of the bestseller 'Shop Class as Soulcraft,' dives into the value of hands-on parenting. He shares insights on leading by example through practical skills and fostering resilience in kids. The conversation touches on the importance of community knowledge, especially among enthusiasts, and highlights how shared struggles can forge connections. Crawford also emphasizes balancing technology's role with the need for personal interactions, enhancing both parenting and community bonds.

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Intro

5min

Interdependence and Practical Skills

4min

The Intersection of Self-Improvement and Community Knowledge

4min

The Search for Community in Shared Struggles

3min

The Value of Unchosen Associations in a World of Infinite Choices

3min

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to author Matthew Crawford about his New York Times bestselling book Shop Class as Soulcraft (which you can pick up at the Painted Porch), how to lead your kids by example, our dependency on tools, and more.

Matthew B. Crawford is an American writer and research fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. He is a contributing editor at The New Atlantis, and is also a motorcycle mechanic. He is the author of the instant bestseller Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work as well as The World Beyond Your Head and Why We Drive: Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road.

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