The weekend’s here. Brackets are either thriving… or already in the trash.
Sorry, UNC fans. That one stung.
Enjoy it. Get outside. Sweat a little. Watch some ball. We’ll see you 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 most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness."
Michel de Montaigne
THE DIGEST
Wisdom of the Week: While there’s a lot going on in our heads, our kids aren’t carrying that same weight. They’re not thinking about pressure or deadlines. They just wanna hang. Because underneath everything we’re juggling, that’s still the whole thing. They just want you around.
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Gear of the Week: Proof 72-Hour Polo (can confirm…this thing holds up)
Deal of the Week: Titan Fitness Functional Fitness Trainer (23% off)
📕 Read: Definitive Guide to One Bag Travel
📺 Watch: The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
🍔 Eat/Drink: Spicy Instant Ramen With Matty Matheson
🎧 Listen: Navigating the Changing Seasons of Fatherhood…Guys Being Dads
IN THE TRENCHES
Topic: When do you workout?
We asked when you’re actually getting your workouts in right now. Hundreds of you weighed in and one thing was clear…
Early mornings are winning.
Before 6am took the top spot by a pretty wide margin.
A few notes from the field:
Early crew kept it simple. Get it done before the day has a say. One dad said 4:00 comes early… but 4:05 doesn’t feel that bad.
A lot of guys said it’s the only guaranteed window. Afternoons and nights get swallowed by work, kids, and everything else.
Afternoon crew is making it work when they can, sometimes even turning it into time with their kids. One dad said his 7-year-old has started joining him in the home gym.
Nights are more of a wildcard. Some dads sneak in workouts after bedtime or mix it into normal life like lifting while cooking or getting a long walk in.
And then there’s the reality for some… work schedules flip everything. Midnight shifts mean your “evening” might look a lot different than everyone else’s.
GARAGE
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WEEKEND BURNER
Let it rip!
100 jump ropes | 50 sit-ups
100 jump ropes | 40 sit-ups
100 jump ropes | 30 sit-ups
100 jump ropes | 20 sit-ups
100 jump ropes | 10 sit-ups
Finisher: 50 push-ups
dad shower thoughts: I used to judge parents with loud kids. That was before I met my kids.