Ryan Holiday and Paul Kix discuss finding balance between work and family, making time to write, prioritizing writing despite challenges, the authors' writing routine, and the importance of being present and overcoming self-consciousness.

Explore the consequences of a spoiled upbringing and the role of parents in shaping their children's behavior, drawing inspiration from F. Scott Fitzgerald's depiction of the rich in The Great Gatsby. Emphasizes the importance of parental responsibility and improvement.

Discover why giving time to your children is vital and learn strategies to prioritize your time with them. Find out about a leadership course for parents that can help enhance your parenting skills.

Learn about the importance of studying great leaders, artists, athletes, and parents for personal growth. Find out how heroes and mentors can be found in books, documentaries, and interviews.

The podcast discusses the importance of taking children's emotions seriously, empathizing with their fears and desires, and providing support and solutions.

A family shares their harrowing experience of being on a hijacked plane with their three-year-old son, emphasizing the importance of cherishing every moment. The host reflects on the anniversary of 9/11 and the significance of spending time with his own children.

On this episode, Ryan and his wife Samantha discuss the importance of embracing the challenges of parenting and not using their kids as excuses. They explore the temporariness of parenting phases and the value of cherishing fleeting moments. They also reflect on the emotional attachment and cost of accumulated strollers and the need for guidance in understanding parenting phases.

The podcast discusses the importance of giving our children what we didn't receive as kids and the need to forgive ourselves as parents. It emphasizes the significance of personal growth and moving past resentments for effective parenting.

Explore the challenges and changes of becoming a parent, setting boundaries and prioritizing personal and family needs over work demands, and the impact of parenthood on careers.

The podcast discusses the fear of work-life balance and its impact on men and women. It emphasizes the importance of giving children more time and attention. Parents are encouraged to prioritize spending time with their kids and create a schedule that scares them a little.