Fatherly Newsletter

February 23, 2021

Today's Issue

Eddie Murphy is a great dad, but he helicopters like the rest of us.

I do this one thing everyday with my kids, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

The myth of "loving what you do" is ruining modern work for everyone.

Every kid should read these 5 Roald Dahl books — and skip 4 others.

This is exactly when you'll get your stimulus check.

Fatherly Prime: If you want to be a truly great parent, you need to embrace risk.

We recently got a chance to sit down with Eddie Murphy as he was doing press for his return as Akeem in Coming 2 America. And the man — larger than live as he is — loves being a father and grandfather. It's his greatest sense of pride. When we asked him what he's like as a dad, he answered us simply: "I’m always here. Dad is always here," he said. "I’m serious. I’m always reachable. I’m always right down the hall. I’m very hands-on about it. That’s maybe that’s what they’ll say. What’s your dad like? He’s always around. He’s always here." Murphy may be larger than life. But the man knows what's important.

Parenting

Eddie Murphy Is a Cool Dad — But He Helicopters Like The Rest Of Us

"My legacy is not my movie career. My legacy is my children, my family. My children are everything to me."

Love & Money

I’m Not Religious. But I Wouldn’t Trade Praying With My Kids For Anything

For us, praying is about reflecting on gratitude, showing grace to our fellow humans, and manifesting our profound needs. It makes our lives richer.

Love & Money

The Myth of “Loving What You Do” Has Ruined Modern Work for Everyone

"Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life," or so the old adage goes. Except that's not really true, is it?

Gear

5 Roald Dahl Books Every Kid Should Read — And 4 They Definitely Shouldn’t

The good, the bad, and the terrible of one of children literature's most controversial authors

News

When the Stimulus Bill Will Pass (And When You’ll Get Your Money)

Democrats are confident they'll meet an important deadline.

Fatherly Prime

Matthias Giraud Puts His Life At Risk To Live More Fully

A world-record-holding ski BASE jumper embraces death-defying risks for himself — and his son.

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