Josh Brolin sits down with Ryan, fresh off a full-blown parenting meltdown. As he puts it, “I just had to read The Daily Dad to calm the f**k down.” In today's episode, Josh and Ryan dive into the raw realities of fatherhood, the influence of his own parents, and the timeless lessons that continue to shape him as a dad.

Josh Brolin's breakout role was in The Goonies (1985), and after a hiatus from Hollywood, he made a powerful comeback in No Country for Old Men (2007). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dan White in the biopic Milk (2008). Brolin is also known for playing Thanos in the Avengers series, Cable in the Deadpool films, and Gurney Halleck in the Dune franchise.

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You liked children. You cared about people besides yourself. But then you had your own kids, and something changed.

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A family, like any great team, needs structure. It needs shared goals. It needs everyone to know their role.

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Don’t let yourself ignore spring’s delicate reminder of time’s passing. Don’t settle into old patterns and busy schedules that you’ll end up regretting years from now.

💡 Challenge yourself to spring forward and become the person you aspire to be. The Spring Forward Challenge starts March 20, 2025. Visit dailystoic.com/spring and sign up now!

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None of us have it easy. It’s hard, but that’s what makes it powerful.

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Let’s try to give our kids some space, some patience, some support. Every person has their own timetable.

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Wishing you’d handled a parenting moment differently? Feeling overwhelmed? In today's episode, Richard Reeves and Donald Robertson share reassuring advice on navigating the challenges of raising kids, from managing school stress to leading by example. With a dose of self-forgiveness, you'll become a more confident, patient parent.

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You have all these responsibilities to manage…and so little time to manage them. Is there a way we can shrug some of the heaviness off and be happy?

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It’s understandable to be a little intimidated by the talents and interests and even beliefs of our kids. But we can’t give into this fear. We have to get over it.

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We love our children deeply and want to protect them from hardship. But we must let them struggle.

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