The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love and Raising Great Kids

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'Make this book a morning ritual.' Matthew McConaughey

What does it mean to be a great father Parenting is a role filled with meaning and purpose, but every dad needs guidance: because fatherhood is not a one-off, it is something you do every day.

From Socrates to Martin Luther King Jr., ancient philosophy to contemporary psychology, The Daily Dad collates wisdom from around the world to help every dad face the day-to-day challenges in the lifelong job of parenting. Each daily meditation offers a memorable lesson on being the role model and carer your child needs, rooted in timeless principles. Parents new and experienced alike will find inspiration and advice to last a lifetime.

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'Gives us doable daily reminders, approaches, and mindsets for paying attention to what really matters, and being a better parent. Make this book a morning ritual.' - Matthew McConaughey

'A parenting bible that informs behaviour and guides decision making. I love it. I use it daily.' - Jake Humphrey, author

'This book is a simple way to ground us, to force a reflection on the choices we're making, and the ones we want to make. And it's not just for dads.' - Emily Oster, author

'Effective parenting often comes down to poignant, memorable moments that shape your child's thinking. This book has the recipe for creating these moments on the regular, and making the most of them' - Scott Galloway, NYU Stern professor and bestselling author

'Praise for Ryan Holiday:
Some authors give advice. Ryan Holiday distills wisdom.' - Cal Newport, author

Author Bio

Ryan Holiday is one of the world's bestselling living philosophers. He is also father to two boys. His books, like The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Stillness Is the Key, have sold more than 4 million copies. He lives outside Austin with his wife and sons ... and a small herd of cows, donkeys and goats. His bookstore, The Painted Porch, sits on historic Main St. in Bastrop, Texas.