19 days ‘til Christmas. Bitcoin surpassed $100k and some killer college matchups this weekend. Have a fun one!

• Georgia vs Texas: 4:00PM

• PSU vs. Oregon: 8:00PM

• Clemson vs. SMU: 8:00PM

Want Confident Kids? Let Them Do Hard Things

You know that urge to help your kid with everything? Fight it.

Yeah, watching them struggle to tie their shoes or fold their shirts can be painful. But every time you jump in to "help," you're actually saying, "I don't think you can handle this."

Independence isn't just about making your life easier (though that's a sweet bonus). It's about building humans who believe in themselves. Every awkwardly folded T-shirt, every crooked ponytail, every almost-but-not-quite-clean dish is a brick in the foundation of their confidence.

Your kid attempting to make their bed might look like a tornado hit their room. But what you're really seeing is them building the belief that they can figure things out on their own.

So the next time your inner fix-it dad wants to take over, take a step back instead. Let them struggle. Let them figure it out. Let them build that muscle of capability.

Erik Weihenmayer: Teaching His Kids to See No Limits

The first blind person to summit Mount Everest isn't just breaking barriers in the mountains - he's redefining what's possible as a father of two.

Erik Weihenmayer lost his sight completely by age 13, but that didn't stop him from becoming one of the world's most accomplished adventurers and raising his daughter Emma and son Arjun to see past their own perceived limitations.

"I believe kids rise to the expectations we set," Weihenmayer says. "Whether those expectations are high or low, they'll meet them. So why not set them high?"

Despite not being able to physically see his children, Weihenmayer has taught them rock climbing, kayaking, and most importantly, how to embrace challenges. He's shown them that disabilities don't define capabilities, and that 'impossible' is often just a matter of perspective.

His parenting philosophy is straightforward: "I want my kids to understand that life isn't about what happens to you - it's about how you respond to it." He's living proof of this message, turning what many would see as a limitation into a catalyst for extraordinary achievement. Learn more about Erik here.

See Epic Stuff Up Close: Nikon Prostaff P3 Binoculars

Time to upgrade from squinting and pointing at faraway things. Nikon's Prostaff P3 8x42s are the real deal - bringing everything from birds to ballgames into crystal-clear focus.

• Light enough to carry while wrangling kids

• Waterproof

• Works great even when the lighting sucks

• Built tough enough to survive family adventures

Whether you're exploring nature with the kids or just trying to see what that weird bird in your backyard is doing, these will do the job. Every dad needs a solid pair of binoculars.

Check them out here. 

Eating for Energy and Mood

Here's your no-BS guide to eating for better energy and mood.

The Dad Fuel Checklist:

• Protein at every meal (keeps you positive and actually awake)

• Good fats from fish and avocados (brain food)

• Rainbow foods (no, not Skittles - think berries and greens)

• Magnesium-rich foods like nuts and leafy greens (nature's chill pill)

• Dark chocolate (85% - yes, this is actually doctor's orders)

Why it matters: That 3pm crash during your kid's soccer practice? Those mood swings during bedtime stories? They're not just about sleep - they're about what's on your plate.

The real game-changer here is consistency.

Check out the breakdown over at Mind Journals.

The Art of Reheating Pizza

Here's your guide to bringing last night's pizza back to life:

The Championship Method: Stovetop Grab - a skillet with a lid (cast iron if you're fancy), medium-low heat, touch of oil. Place, cover, wait. The steam melts the cheese while the bottom gets crispy. Pure pizza perfection.

The Reliable Backup: Oven 375°F, pizza on a preheated baking sheet, covered in foil. 25-30 minutes on the bottom rack. Takes forever but worth the wait.

The Modern Solution: Air Fryer - Quick but not perfect. Better than nothing when you're in a hurry.

The Emergency Option: Microwave - Look, we're not judging. Sometimes speed trumps quality. But know that your pizza died a second death for your convenience.