Hey guys. Hope the week is going well. And a special Happy Veterans Day to all who have served and continue to serve. We appreciate you.
Here’s what’s on tap today:
Don’t make it personal
Taken out by fruit
Winter go-to
Built by dads
And more...
Let’s get into it.
If you’re new here, welcome. Happy to have ya!
📕 DAD WISDOM
Don’t Personalize It
One of the dads in our crew recommended Derek Grant’s Pathway to Your Results podcast in a Saturday Send a while back. Saturday Sends are coming back, btw.
On a recent episode, he said something worth remembering:
“Separate what happened from what you made it mean.”
His point was pretty simple. Something goes wrong and our brains are quick to turn it into something bigger about us.
It shows up in dad life all the time. We lose our cool. The kid is having a rough stretch. We handle something the way we wish we hadn’t.
It happens, but it doesn’t mean you’re screwing the whole thing up.
Own what’s yours, fix what you can, and don’t let one crappy moment become the story you tell yourself about who you are as a dad.
SMALL TALK
A couple random facts you probably don’t need to know… but might come in handy the next time you're standing around at a kid’s birthday party making awkward conversation with another dad you barely know.
Saturn could technically float in water. It's the only planet in our solar system with an average density lower than water.
A man once survived going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, only to die after slipping on an orange peel. Bobby Leach survived the plunge in 1911, but years later, a fall in New Zealand led to complications that killed him. Survived Niagara Falls. Taken out by fruit.
Boston was once hit by a 2.3-million-gallon wave of molasses. In 1919, a massive storage tank burst, sending molasses rushing through the streets at an estimated 35 mph. Tragically, 21 people died. One of the strangest disasters in American history.
DAD GEAR
PrimaLoft Air-Perm Fleece Hoodie
Winter’s coming, and this thing has been a go-to. Lightweight, warm, and breathable enough for runs, ski days, hikes, whatever. It also packs into its own pocket, which is a pretty nice touch.
🛒 WHAT ELSE WE’RE ADDING TO CART
Dumbbell to Kettlebell Grip Converter
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station ($400 off)
Blink Outdoor Flood Camera (60% off)
DAD BOD
Work Playlist?
A review of 154 experiments found background music was more likely to hurt performance on harder tasks, and songs with lyrics can make reading and memory a little worse.
The simple play: silence or low-volume instrumental music for writing, reading, and deep work. Save the singalongs for admin, chores, or anything that doesn’t require much brainpower.
Hat tip to Arnold’s Pump Club for flagging the research.
BUILT BY DADS
The Dad Behind No Reception Club Is Still Learning to Switch Off
Love us an entrepreneurial dad story. We featured Daniel Ng as a Rad Dad a while back, and one thing he said stuck with us. His hardest part of being a dad is turning off his work brain. Then he called out the irony himself.
His company is called No Reception Club, and the whole point is putting the phone down and being with your family. "I feel like I'm 'on' more than ever," he said.
He and his wife started the company so they could keep traveling with their two kids. If you've ever dragged a car seat, a toddler and two bags through an airport, you know why. It's hard to be present when you're busy keeping track of all the stuff.
Their newest fix is the Rollaway, a 40-liter carry-on roller [with a base that doubles as a luggage trolley and a car seat that clips right on]. It's on Kickstarter now for $299 ($385 at retail), and that early price is gone when the campaign ends Sunday, Nov 15.
Dad Day partners with brands we'd actually use. No Reception Club is one of them. We got behind this one because it solves a problem every traveling parent knows and we can’t wait to get our hands on one.
JUNK DRAWER
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DAD HUMOR
