The Playbook

ailure is where the training begins. That loss is a crystal-clear signal of where your defense or offense failed; it's a direct instruction for your next practice session. Instead of letting a setback define you as a father, use The Post-Mortem—a structured, 15-minute system to harvest lessons without dwelling on the shame. Failure is Data, Not Identity.

Hey Solo Dad, This week, let’s talk about a challenge that every solo dad faces: feeding your kids healthy meals without spending hours in the kitchen or hauling them through a grocery store after a long day of work. It’s a constant battle between convenience  and nutrition , and it often feels like you have to choose one or the other. This is the exhaustion trap—you’re spent from work, the kids are hungry, and your brain just defaults to the fastest option, which is rarely t

The 30-Second Fix to Stop Yelling Tired of repeating yourself? When you shout from the next room, your voice becomes background noise. Use the "Close the Distance" Rule. It's a quick Playbook: - Stop. - Walk to your child. - Get low, make eye contact. - State your request clearly. This 30-second system saves you hours of frustration. Mindset Check: You’re raising an adult. Ask them to help with chores—it’s an investment in their capability, not just a time-saver for you.