📕 DAD WISDOM 

Embrace Your Own Timeline

I heard someone recently talking about the idea of embracing your own timeline. There’s always going to be someone who hits their goals sooner, whether that’s in business, fitness, or parenting.

I’m guilty of this myself. I see guys in the entrepreneurship world who’ve sold businesses or hit milestones faster, and I have to remind myself: run your own race. Show up, work hard, keep stacking bricks, and your time will come.

Parenting’s the same. Your kid might read later than the neighbor’s. Or struggle with sports when everyone else looks like a natural. That’s okay. They’re on their own timeline too. The best thing we can do as dads is support, encourage, and remind them (and ourselves) that growth doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

Run your race. Let them run theirs.

RAD DAD 

Kirk “You Like That” Cousins

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I’ve been watching the QB series on Netflix, and it struck me how Kirk Cousins just operates differently than most guys - even in defeat. Calm, measured, intentional.

Cousins, a longtime NFL quarterback, has two boys and is vocal about the kind of legacy he wants to leave at home.

“I believe their future maturity requires my present intentionality. I won’t get these years back, and time invested today will pay dividends. They’ll leave our home before we know it.”

For Cousins, it’s about showing up in the daily grind of fatherhood the same way he does in football—steady and committed. Or as he puts it:

“Maximize your impact by filling your kids’ needs in every season.”

That’s what makes him a Rad Dad: keeping his priorities straight, leading with intention, and remembering that wins at home last longer than wins on the field. Follow Kirk here.

DAD TOYS 

Animal-Based Protein

Most protein powders taste like chalk and wreck my stomach. I finally came to terms with the fact that if I actually want to feel good, I’ve got to pay up for quality.

Enter Lineage Animal-Based Protein. It’s grass-fed beef protein + organs (yep) mixed with fruit. Chocolate flavor, smooth, no gut bomb aftermath. At 22g of protein per serving, it’s become my go-to post-workout.

Not the cheapest option, but sometimes you get what you pay for. My stomach’s been thanking me ever since.

Get it here (save 10% sitewide)

DAD BOD 

Track What You Eat

One of the simplest ways to level up your fitness isn’t a new workout; it’s tracking what you eat.

Here’s the science: studies show people consistently underestimate how much they eat (sometimes by 20–30%). Logging your food forces awareness, which helps you spot patterns (like where those extra 500 calories are sneaking in) and stay accountable. It also helps you dial in protein intake, which most dads fall short on.

You don’t need to track forever. Think of it as a short-term audit to reset habits. A free app like MyFitnessPal makes it easy: scan barcodes, log meals, and get a clear picture of what’s really going on.

Small effort, big payoff.

• 🏈 Fantasy Survivor League is live — $10 buy-in, bragging rights, Dad Swag, and some cash on the line. [Sign up here.]

• 🏃‍♂️ On Strava? Join the Dad Day Run Club and stack some miles with the crew.

• 💬 Looking to connect with some other dads? Our Slack group is free. Dads talking everything from homemade bagels to handling meltdowns. Just fill out a quick form so we know you’re real.

• 📸 Training for something? We wanna feature you. Follow @daddayrunclub on IG and DM us your info. Don’t be shy.
  
  

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