As a parent, one analogy that’s proven true more than others is that you get used to microdosing experiences. A bit of a conversation with others at an outing. A bit of reading, a bit of a podcast, a bit of a scroll. Depending on the age of your child, you’re context switching between the responsibilities you have to them at any given moment and your own thing. As much as I try to draw boundaries around work and family, they can naturally blur. Using Hermes has been a game changer because I can delegate quite a bit within those slivers of time, and not have to sacrifice as much family time.

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I’m coming up from the basement and all I hear from my toddler while she is going potty is U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A 😂

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Spending the evening in A&E with eldest. Little dude grew a third knee. Surgeon said he was going to drain it, but then changed his mind. Morphine it is. Man, somewhat miss the days when he was a baby and would just stay still.

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Pooh Bear be like "I've got my mind on my honey and my honey on my mind"

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>Gave my 12yo his own Hermes Agent to try out >2 days later "Dad, can you help me set up a trading bot like you have?" >Ask him questions about what he wants >He's directed his agent to create a Paper Trading bot that buys SPY on any 1% decline and sells progressively as it goes back up >Discuss Stop Losses and risk parameters >He asks why those are necessary when "the stock market goes up 12% every year" We're going to make his bot and trade, like, $100. But god help me not to create a gambling addict

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parents - you may want to keep a close eye on what Alexa+ is asking your kids to share https://hardmodefirst.xyz/alexa-just-asked-to-store-my-6-year-olds-voice

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begun the milkmaxxing era has

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It’s crazy how much easier I am to manipulate now that I have a kid All it takes is a “So how is the little one doing?” and I’m driving off the lot with a red mustang at 30% interest

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Tooth Fairy memory. One of our kids lost their first tooth while camping with a friend. The other dad text me: “All I have is a $100 bill 😂”

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From a young age, my children have been budding thespians. It’s our fault really, my wife’s and mine. We own it gladly. We’ve raised them both with a love for theater and the stage. They’ve seen Wicked at the Pantages. They’re too young to see Chicago, but some day we’ll let them see it. They’ve been in the Lion King, Moana, Aladdin, Big Fish, and so many more drama productions in various roles. They sing, they dance, they act. It’s enjoyable for them and for their gleeful parents watching from the audience. 😁

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It’s that time of the week again - waiting for kiddo no. 1 to finish up his gymnastics. Can’t complain though. Lemon ice tea keeping me cool. Couple of bits from bakery for tea later. Living the dream.

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New dad blog out https://www.dadicalized.com/p/parental-editing

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This article presents over 35 counterintuitive aphorisms arguing that true growth, success, and authenticity require embracing discomfort, risk, and potential conflict. The author asserts that avoiding negative reactions or maintaining social harmony often signifies playing it safe and lacking conviction.    •  If your work doesn't confuse others or if you aren't labeled "weird," you aren't being genuine or innovative.    •  True success requires the courage to lose, face death, and hold opinions that contradict popular views.    •  Comfort, agreement, and a busy schedule often indicate a lack of prioritization, an empty life, or stagnation.    •  Being replaceable, unable to teach a subject, or never changing one's mind suggests a lack of expertise or intellectual growth.    •  Ultimately, avoiding offense, suffering, or existential crises implies one is avoiding the hard truths necessary for a meaningful life.

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One of my spawn asked me for relationship at advice this evening. Felt good until I remembered their mom is out of the country & asleep right now. 😂

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