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- The calm before the candy
The calm before the candy
PLUS - earn those holiday beers

Hey guys. Happy Halloween. Hope you all had a solid week.
Big day for us yesterday: we finally launched the new website. Still ironing out a few kinks, but damn, we’re proud of how it’s shaping up.
On a personal note, I’ve been able to connect with a bunch of you from the community this week, and honestly, it fired me up. Exciting to see this thing grow beyond the newsletter.
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.
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me.”

THE DIGEST
Most Clicked: The Most Regretted College Degrees
Best Community Reply: Show how to turn mistakes into lessons, not regrets.
Wisdom of the Week: Parenting is like hiking…and quitting isn’t an option, you’re the guide. The trail doesn’t flatten out just because you’re tired. You hike because that’s the job. Some days it’s all uphill, some days it’s a view worth the grind.
Product of the Week: Sueded Rugby Polo


📕 Read: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg McKeown
🎧 Listen: Why You Need the Good Stress of Socializing: Art of Manliness
📺 Watch: How One Dad Turned His Garage into a Neighborhood Legend
🍔 Eat/Drink: Award Winning Chef's Secret to the BEST Burger
🩳 Style: Faherty Donegal Crew Sweater

FROM THE TRENCHES
Topic: When Your Baby’s Neck Favors One Side
One dad noticed his 2-month-old was constantly looking to her right—she could turn left, just rarely did. The Slack crew jumped in fast, with plenty of reassurance and firsthand advice.
Turns out, it’s a common issue (often mild torticollis) that usually works itself out with a little intention. Most dads mentioned that gentle stretching, extra tummy time, and adjusting how the baby sleeps can help loosen tight muscles. A few went the physical therapy route for peace of mind—and said it cleared up quickly.
The general consensus? Catch it early, be proactive, and don’t panic. Oh, and as one dad joked, “Yeah, we had torticollis. Which sounds delicious.”
Join the conversation on Slack here.

GARAGE
Send us what you’re working on

Corey C. with the trim work in the converted guest room. Nice job, Corey. Thanks for sharing.
We want to see your house projects. Send ‘em our way! Just reply to this email.

WEEKEND BURNER
Weekend Burner: Earn Those Beers
3 Rounds for Time:
400m run (or 90-second sprint)
20 push-ups
20 goblet squats (hold a dumbbell, kettlebell, or kid)
15 burpees
30-second plank hold
Rest 60 seconds between rounds.


dad shower thoughts: Half of parenting is pretending to know where things are.

