"She got to sleep in last Saturday. I emptied the dishwasher three times this week. That's gotta be worth at least one afternoon off, right?" If you've never done this mental math, congratulations. You're either a saint or a liar. Last week, I caught myself mid-calculation after watching our four kids all day while my wife was out. She came home exhausted, needing me to keep … [Read more...] about Why Fairness Is Killing Your Marriage (And What Actually Works)
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The Emotional Goldmine You’re Not Mining
Why deeper connection starts with asking better questions—and actually listening The Supermarket Aisle Audit Picture this: I'm driving my 13-year-old daughter home from circus camp, and like a well-programmed dad-bot, I fire off my signature question: "How was your day?""Fine," she says, staring out the window.I nod, mentally checking the connection box, and start … [Read more...] about The Emotional Goldmine You’re Not Mining
Why Being a ‘Good Dad’ Is Killing Your Connection With Your Kids
The myth of flawless leadership, and how to be deeply impactful by being real The Cape Doesn't Fit Picture this: your 13-year-old daughter comes home from soccer camp in tears. Some girls excluded her during free time. She’s tired, hungry, and spiraling. You've been reading about emotional intelligence and active listening, so instead of launching into your usual "Dad … [Read more...] about Why Being a ‘Good Dad’ Is Killing Your Connection With Your Kids
The Productivity Fix That Starts at the End
Why Measuring Backwards Might Be the Most Forward Thing You Do You're staring at your to-do list at 6:04 a.m.It's already judging you. There it sits on your nightstand—a crumpled Post-it, a few half-sent texts, and that vague note in your phone that just says “permitting stuff.” You haven’t even brushed your teeth, and somehow you’re already behind. Three weeks ago, … [Read more...] about The Productivity Fix That Starts at the End
You Can’t Out-Dad the Algorithm
How to lead your kids in a world designed to hijack their attention You used to just compete with cartoons. Now you're up against billion-dollar tech engineered to know your kid better than you do. And not just know them, but outpace, outlearn, and out-influence you in real time. Here’s a scene that plays out in my house regularly: Saturday morning, kids watching TV, … [Read more...] about You Can’t Out-Dad the Algorithm