Fatherhood is the best job in the world
Featured Dad: Kyle Harris
I’ve been a father for a year now and something that I always remind myself when I’m worried about career, money, where I’m at in my life is this:
It’s not about me.
It used to be, but now there’s a tiny human who deserves the world and to be the center of attention.
Sometimes I catch myself comparing where I’m at in life to others on Instagram and I just have to pinch myself and say
“You have the cutest, coolest baby boy in the world and YOU get to be his dad. Nothing else matters.”
He’s the reason I work hard, he’s the reason I love hard, he’s the reason I’m now intentional with my time.
He teaches me a different lesson every day and no boss, teacher, job, client, amount of money could do that.
Being a father is the best job in the world.
QUOTABLE
I love this quote:
“Fatherhood is balance. Protection without suffocation. Guidance without control. Love without fear."
Matthew McConaughey, on Jay Shetty’s podcast “On Purpose”
That’s what makes a good dad: time, presence, and the wisdom to know when to hold on and when to let them fly.
KYLE RECOMMENDS
The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday
I've listened to this podcast every day since my son was born.
It’s quick and a great way to start your day as a father.
Simple reminders.
SHAMELESS PLUGS
If you’d like to connect, I’m super active on LinkedIn and post regularly.
I also have a newsletter called You Signed Up for This and it’s not your average marketing newsletter. I get pretty mouthy, sharing my real thoughts, not just regurgitated non-sense, about marketing, social media, automations, etc.
Each newsletter promises to give you value, educate you, hopefully entertain you a little, and you’ll walk away each Friday with something you can put into action THAT DAY.
I want to be useful, not just talk.
If you’re on IG you can follow me at @hikyleharris and Threads is the same @hikyleharris
FROM KC:
Special thanks to Kyle for today's issue!
And thank YOU for supporting the 30 Days of Dads series.
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And remember...
Move your body.
Clear your mind.
Repeat.
Keep up the good work!
-KC
DAD JOKE 🧺
I thought the dryer was shrinking my clothes.
Turns out it was the refrigerator all along.