The weekend has arrived. Have fun out there. We’ll see ya Monday.
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.
"The world owes nothing to any man, but every man owes something to the world".
Thomas Edison
THE DIGEST
Wisdom of the Week: Say yes to the thing that involves new people. Tap into your community. Put yourself out there a bit. It might feel weird at first, and then it doesn't. Dads weren't meant to operate in silos.
Most Clicked: The Weekly Meeting That Keeps Your Marriage From Slowly Falling Apart
Gear of the Week: Amazon Echo Show (15% off)
Apparel Pick: Tecovas Performance Short Sleeve Snap
📕 Read: 7 Daily Habits That Can Slow Your Cellular Aging
📺 Watch: Navigating the Matrix w/Casey Neistat
🍔 Eat/Drink: How To Avoid A Bad Pour Over Brew
🎧 Listen: Mindset That Wins The Long Game w/Rich Roll
IN THE TRENCHES
Topic: What dads are spending on
We asked where the splurge is going right now. Not even close…family experiences ran away with it.
A few things stood out:
Most of you aren’t hesitating when it comes to the family. Trips, weekends away, anything that creates a memory…that’s where the money goes.
“Something just for me” came up, but even that had a twist. A lot of you said when you do spend on yourself, it somehow loops back to the family anyway.
Hobbies are sneaking back in. Baseball cards, woodworking, fitness. Not just for you, but something your kids can step into with you.
And there’s a quiet theme underneath it all… a lot of guys realizing it’s been a while since they did something just for themselves.
Feels like most dads aren’t chasing stuff right now. They’re chasing time that actually sticks 👊
GARAGE
Send us what you’re working on…
Nick F. with the finished man cave. Looks awesome.
We want to see your projects. Send ‘em our way! Just reply to this email.
WEEKEND BURNER
12 min as many rounds as possible:
• 2 Wall Balls
• 2 Burpees
• 4 Wall Balls
• 4 Burpees
• 6 Wall Balls
• 6 Burpees
…continue pattern until 12min is up.
ONE LAST THING
🧠 Worth Knowing
A study out of the University of Michigan found that family routines are one of the strongest predictors of emotional stability in kids.
👊 Try This
Lock in one small ritual this weekend. Saturday pancakes. Night walk. Same thing, same time. Keep it simple. Then keep it going.
🎧 On Repeat
This week’s playlist. Throw it on and don’t think about it. Updated weekly.
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dad shower thoughts: Every dad has a weirdly strong opinion about the best way to load a dishwasher.