Daily Dad and Volleyball Legend Gabrielle Reece on How Family Gives Us Meaning

Mar 27, 2021

Gabrielle Reece, a professional volleyball player and author, shares her insights on the profound meaning family brings to our lives. She discusses the necessity of authenticity in relationships and the grounding influence of nature. The conversation dives into navigating parenting and the emotional complexities tied to childhood experiences. Reece emphasizes the importance of personal growth within relationships and how genuine connections triumph over material success. Together, they redefine fulfillment, highlighting the critical role of communication and support.

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INSIGHT

Family as Advantage

Family is not an impediment to dreams, but an advantage.
It provides energy, meaning, and unconditional support.

ADVICE

Embrace Stillness

Embrace stillness to accurately observe yourself and your environment.
Living in nature, like on an island, can facilitate this process.

ANECDOTE

Paradise Lost

Even in paradise, one can find chaos and distraction if lacking purpose.
Ryan Holiday shares how he became desensitized to his farm surroundings.

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Ryan speaks to Gabrielle Reece about how family gives us meaning, the stillness that is required to accurately observe ourselves, how to properly maintain healthy relationships and find enough for yourself, and more.

Gabrielle Reece is a professional volleyball player and author of the New York Times bestseller My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper. She is also an executive member of Laird Superfood and is also the host of the Gabby Reece Show.

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