“Success is not final, failure is not fatal.”

Winston Churchill once said, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."

Parenting feels like a constant loop of little wins and losses. But the real measure of a good dad? You keep going.

So when you’re in the trenches with a fussy baby or a defiant teen, remember: The tough moments don’t last, but your effort and love do.

Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls may have sipped on animal piss and gnawed on goat testicles for survival, but his toughest challenge yet? Fatherhood.

With three boys, Bear’s focus has always been teaching them resilience, survival skills, and the value of staying grounded in nature.

And if you’re looking for a dose of adventure with a side of father-son bonding, check out his book The Kid Who Climbed Everest. It’s a wild, inspiring read about his journey to the top of Everest at just 23 years old. It’s a great book!

Bear’s motto: “Get outside, stay curious, and learn to thrive.” Grylls encourages his kids to take risks and find their strengths, knowing that the lessons learned outdoors are the ones that last a lifetime. Give Bear a follow here.

Smart Reusable Everyday Planner

If you're anything like me working from home, I’ve got notes, to-do lists, and random scribbles all over the place, plus my kids are constantly messing with my desk. One of my big goals going into the new year is trying to get more organized.

Enter this game-changer: a reusable planner that you can use for hundreds of lists, journal entries, and appointments.

When you’re done, just wipe it down with the included cloth and start fresh. Plus, no need to worry about losing your old notes—just scan them with the app, and boom, they’re saved to your phone for easy access.

Get it here

A 28-Minute Burner. Buckle Up.

I’ve been following Eric Hinman’s hybrid workout program on Playbook, and yesterday’s conditioning session had me flat on the floor afterward.

A fellow dad from the neighborhood joined in, and together we powered through this beast of a workout:

28-Minutes | Every Minute on the Minute | 7 Rounds Total

• 14 Calorie Row (or any device that’ll track calories)

• 12 Toes-To-Bar

• 16 Wall Ball Shots (20lb ball)

• 12 Burpees

Have fun!

Stinky Shoe Hack

Here’s a quick dad hack: When your kids' sneakers start smelling like a locker room, toss a few dry tea bags inside overnight. The tea bags absorb the odor, leaving them fresh and ready to go the next morning. Bonus: It's way cheaper than buying new shoes!