Hey guys. Weekend’s here.
Olympic update: Huge gold medal win for USA Women’s Hockey yesterday. Gritty one. Men take on Slovakia at 3:10pm ET.
Have some fun out there this weekend!
PS: If you’re new here, we mix it up on Fridays with a quick recap from the week and a few extra gems to head into the weekend right.
"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."
Shakespeare
THE DIGEST
Most Clicked: Hang With Some Dads This Spring
Wisdom of the Week: Having kids is life’s way of holding up a mirror. You don’t get to coast. You don’t get to hide from your impatience, your ego, your habits. It forces you to decide who you are and what you stand for because little eyes are watching.
Rad Dad: Ben O’Meara
Gear of the Week: Patina Black Tech Washed Hoodie
Deal of the Week: DEWALT Handheld Cordless Vacuum (45% off 👀)
📕 Read: Lonesome Dove - Larry McMurtry
🎧 Listen: What Matters More? Diet or Exercise
📺 Watch: Dress Better Without Buying Anything
🍔 Eat/Drink: Cheap And Healthy Meals For The Week, Done In 1 Hour
IN THE TRENCHES
Topic: Protecting Your Daughter
A dad shared a moment that made his blood boil in our Slack group.
During a car dealership visit, the sales manager kept staring at his almost-11-year-old daughter and asking personal questions. Name. Age. Birthday. Sign. Then: “Isn’t she so pretty?”
He ended the conversation and walked out. Later he wondered… should I have called it out? Did I let her down by not confronting the guy?
Here’s How The Crew Responded:
You did the right thing by removing her from the situation. Sometimes walking away is the move.
Protect first. Process later. Several dads said the more important piece is the one-on-one conversation with your daughter after. How she felt. What was weird. Why it was weird.
Modeling composure matters. Not losing your temper in public doesn’t mean you’re weak. It shows her how to handle uncomfortable moments with control.
It’s a life lesson moment. Not just about inappropriate behavior, but about boundaries and how to navigate the world safely.
And a hard truth: this won’t be the last time. Helping her build awareness and confidence now is part of the job.
No perfect script in moments like that. Just instinct, protection, and steady leadership.
GARAGE
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WEEKEND BURNER
Just a quick one…
50 Air Squats
40 Push-Ups
30 Walking Lunges (each leg = 1)
20 Pull-Ups (or 40 Bent-Over Rows)
10 Burpees
dad shower thoughts: Every dad has a secret stash of batteries. None of them are the right size.