Happy Friday, gents. Hope the week treated you well. Friendly reminder: Christmas is just 21 days out. Handle your gifting now, and future-you will thank present-you. Have a great weekend. 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.
"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching."
THE DIGEST
Most Clicked: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals
Best Community Reply: Let your kids struggle a little. It’s how confidence is born.
Wisdom of the Week: One day, someone’s going to tell your kids, “You’re just like your dad.” And whatever that means… you’re building it right now. Not pressure, but opportunity.
Product of the Week: Seahorse 56 EDC Dry Box
📕 Read: The Explorer's Gene: Alex Hutchinson
🎧 Listen: Armchair Expert With Morgan Freeman
📺 Watch: This Old School Stretch Transforms The Human Physique
🍔 Eat/Drink: These 15 Minute Dinners Will Change Your Life
🩳 Style: Horizon Series CPO Jacket by Faherty Brand
FROM THE TRENCHES
Topic: Get On Their Level
One dad opened up about a tough week with his nine-year-old—lots of attitude, boundary-pushing, and a meltdown that ended with his son spiraling into shame.
Right before a consequence was coming, the kid broke down saying:
“I’m the worst… I’m a bad person… I can’t do anything right.”
Instead of doubling down, the dad knelt, hugged him, and said what every kid needs to hear sometimes:
“Our love isn’t based on how good or bad you are. Nobody’s perfect. We love you because you’re ours. We’re here no matter what.”
He admitted the days have felt tough, but that moment reminded him: sometimes the win isn’t perfect behavior…it’s showing up, steady and present, when your kid needs grounding more than correcting.
Want more conversations like this? Join our Slack. Just a bunch of dads figuring it out together.
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Redwood Outdoors dry sauna setup from Stan. Looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
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WEEKEND BURNER
18 minutes As Many Rounds As Possible:
• 200m run
• 10 Dumbbell Thrusters
• 15 Pushups
• 10 Dumbbell Step Ups
Make sure you warm up.
What’s Going On This Weekend?
Annapolis, MD: Casual Saturday morning run. Meet at the Market House/Rise up at 7am. Todd is the dad leading the charge.
Phoenix, AZ: Chris Reed is mixing things up with a free spin class at the Sweatshop. Don’t knock it til you try it. 8:45 am MST. RSVP here.
Charleston, SC: Keep an eye out for some upcoming events.
Logging miles this weekend? Join our Strava group. See where you stack up.
dad shower thoughts: You don’t measure time in hours anymore, you measure it in bedtime routines.
