Daily Dads #68: Today, Ryan Turner discusses his thoughts and experiences as a parent, focusing on gratitude, personal growth, and making connections. The medication today is on the topic of being a supportive parent and fan of your child's interests and activities. Ryan discusses the importance of being optimistic and encouraging, regardless of the child's skill level, the individuality of each child and the need to adapt your support based on their personality and interests. The conversation concludes with a discussion about communication between parents and teachers and the challenges of understanding how your child behaves in different environments.

Today’s conversation transitions into mentionions the upcoming event, VeeCon, and the desire to have meaningful experiences and connections there. The conversation is interrupted by technical difficulties though it gets back online. The Australian contingent, Nath, in the community and West Coast mainstay, Dom, join the chat and provide a longer form conversation than our usual 30 min meditation.

Ryan ends his time after 30 min - but Nath and Dom have an extended conversation covering various topics including illness, mycology, meeting Ryan Holiday, and the VeeFriends community. They also discuss the importance of prioritizing family and business, as well as the experiences of meeting Gary Vaynerchuk. The conversation touches on the excitement and anticipation for VeeCon even further, and the potential future developments of the VeeFriends project. They also talk about motorcycle racing and the dangers involved. The chat participants express their gratitude to the chat community for their engagement.

Takeaways from today:

• Practicing gratitude can help us become more confident parents.
• Making meaningful connections is important for personal and professional growth.
• Challenges and technical difficulties are a part of life, but we can remain positive and find solutions.
• Taking time for personal reflection and setting intentions can enhance our experiences and outcomes.
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• Be your child's biggest fan and support their interests and activities.
• Focus on their enjoyment and happiness rather than just their skill level.
• Adapt your support based on each child's individuality and personality.
• Maintain open communication with teachers to understand your child's behavior in different environments. Illness can be debilitating and affect productivity and well-being.
• Working with mold and mushrooms can be dangerous and requires proper precautions.
• Meeting influential people like Ryan Holiday and Gary Vaynerchuk can be exciting and memorable experiences.
• Prioritizing family and personal time is important, even for successful entrepreneurs.
• The VFRIENDS community is filled with creative and talented individuals who contribute diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Patience is necessary when waiting for updates and developments in the VFRIENDS project.
• Motorcycle racing is a dangerous sport that requires immense skill and attention to detail.

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Broadcast on:

05 Aug 2024

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