The weekend is here. Hit today's poll when you get a chance - need your feedback.

Quick note: If you've referred 3+ people to Dad Day, send us your address for that swag pack. If you've already sent it, gear is on the way (a week of snowboarding in Utah has me playing catch-up). Let's get into it.

THE DIGEST

Most Clicked: Your Next Pair of Shorts (Ten Thousand). Funny story, I saw a fellow dad friend (hey, Joe) rockin’ these the other day. Love to see it!
Best Community Reply: “Have a monthly Dadventure with each kid individually.”
Poll results: Milestone that hit the hardest. The first day of school was #1. See the full breakdown + insights here.

QUICK POLL

After months of emails, conversations, and connecting with dads from Charleston to Seattle, we’ve decided to extend this community beyond the newsletter. Don’t worry - the newsletter is staying put. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The truth? A lot of us are operating in silos. Between remote work, packed schedules, and daily dad duties, finding like-minded dads and community can feel harder than it should be.

That's why we're building something new: Built for More – a community based on a simple truth: dad life throws a helluva lot at you, but we always have more left in the tank.

The beta version is taking shape right now: Slack community for daily connections, custom gear, IRL experiences, and more. We're building this with intention, not just throwing features at the wall.

We're looking for founding fathers (see what we did there) who want to be part of something bigger than a newsletter.

Guys who are ready to push each other, connect, share the journey, and build something that matters. Btw: if you’re new here or only on your second or third newsletter - no pressure to answer the poll.

WEEKEND BLUEPRINT

📕 Read: Extreme Ownership | Jocko Willink

🎧 Listen: Kirk Herbstreit on Dad Life

📺 Watch: Peter Attia MD: Why strength training is the best time-efficient investment for health

🍔 Eat/Drink: The Perfect Breakfast Burrito

👕 Add to Cart: 72-Hour Merino Long Sleeve T-Shirt (this legit stays fresh - I have a couple)

GARAGE

Send us what you’re working on

Mike from Raleigh, NC doing a shiplap wall for baby #2 room. Looking great!

Keep sending us your projects. Love to see ‘em. Just reply to this email.