Happy Friday, guys.
The Olympics kick off tonight, we’ve got the big game on Sunday, and the weekend lineup is officially stacked. Good stuff all around.
Get your lift in, enjoy the chaos, and have an awesome 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.
“Well begun is half done.”
Horace
THE DIGEST
Most Clicked: 90/10 Rule to Decide Where to Live
Wisdom of the Week: The goal isn’t to finish being a dad. It’s to build a rhythm you can sustain. Something you can show up for day after day, even when you’re tired or distracted or off your game. This isn’t an endless grind. It’s an ongoing craft. And the sooner you treat it that way, the more meaningful it becomes.
Product of the Week: Eddy Barrel Sauna by SISU
📕 Read: A Reset From The Routine
🎧 Listen: How I Built This: Taylor Guitars
🍔 Eat/Drink: The Best Low Calorie Burger Ever
🩳 Wear: Midweight Terry Crewneck
IN THE TRENCHES
Topic: The Slowdown Season
A dad in Slack shared a feeling a lot of us recognize. He’s grateful to be a dad, but personal growth feels slower right now. Fewer “wow” moments. Social media makes it worse. New baby. Work from home. Guilt sneaks in.
Other dads chimed in…
A few things that kept coming up:
This season feels slow because it is. Almost every dad said the early months feel foggy and uncomfortable.
The “wow moments” come later. More than one dad shared that once kids are a bit older, they stack up fast and you end up wishing time would slow down again.
Social media is a highlight reel. What you don’t see are the quiet, ordinary days that actually shape you.
Parenting is personal growth. No books. No hacks. Just daily reps that change you over time.
Be here now. The most common reminder was simple. Quiet the noise. This stretch won’t last.
No fix. Just perspective. And a reminder that this season counts.
GARAGE
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Not finished. Not perfect. Exactly the point. A garage slowly turning into a cigar lounge and bourbon bar. Thanks for sharing!
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WEEKEND BURNER
You got 20 minutes and some dumbbells. Set the timer. Cycle nonstop.
DB Thruster x10
Single-Arm DB Snatch x6/side
Farmer’s Carry x40 steps (heavy, both hands)
Alternating DB Floor Press x12 total
DB Hammer Curl → Press x8
dad shower thoughts: Teaching your kid to ride a bike is really just teaching yourself to let go.