The Daily Dad Do It While There is Still Time
Jan 21, 2026
Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of addressing parenting issues while children are still young. He urges listeners to become positive role models and break negative cycles before it’s too late. The conversation highlights the urgency of personal growth and effective parenting, suggesting that proactive change can lead to healthier family dynamics. The message is clear: seize the moment to create lasting, positive impacts in your children's lives.
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Do The Work While There Is Time
- We all want better for our kids and work hard to fix our issues for them.
- But the clock is ticking, so improvement must happen while children are still young.
Haunted By Parental Ghosts
- Ryan references Bruce Springsteen's choice: be an ancestor or a ghost to your children.
- He also cites Michael Jolett's memoir about parents haunting children after leaving a cult.
Act Now To Model Better Parenting
- Solve your issues and make parenting progress while your kids are young and you still can.
- Show them a healthier example before their own demons take hold.
