It was 100% better than the nothing I'd been doing before. I haven't moved this body through a proper workout in too damn long. How am I meant to talk about the framework of Train Daily if I'm not training ever?! I realize that Training Daily isn't about the quality but the consistency. The discipline of it. If I went too hard today to prove a point I'd have shot myself in the foot for tomorrow. So I did what could have been a warm up for Pre-Pandemic Matt. But I did it. What about you all? Anyone do any moving today? A Walk, maybe? 30 Reps of lifting your kid in the air as they yell "Again!" Anything?

Morning Fathers, I've been thinking about something I'd written in the mission of this community. Whether or not we'd ever thought about fatherhood prior to having kids I'd bet we'd either had big vision for our life or big plans for the type of dad we'd be for our kids. I know I get caught up in doing all the things I have to do for my son to have a roof over his head, food in his belly and a story at bedtime. I don't think a bad dad by any means but I'm not the dad I want to be for him. I want him to look at me and see what's possible with hard work and clear vision. That's what made me realize that my dreams are no long things I want to do. They're things I HAVE to do. Not because I want him to be spoiled by things but to be spoiled by choice. Not because I haven't made a good life for my family but to make the life I'd envisioned for them. Your dreams aren't something that need abandoning. Focus, clarity and effort. What's your dream?

Hey Fathers, A quick thank you and a strong “keep grinding” to all the fathers showing up every day. It can be frustrating that motherhood is often met with unanimous praise while fatherhood tends to operate in the shadows. When absence is acknowledged more than presence, it’s easy to feel invisible or unappreciated. Platforms like this can help shift that narrative. One of the hardest parts of fatherhood, for me, is the lack of recognition. You don’t want to ask for it, but after helping your wife, your kids, your pets, your friends, your family—it’s hard not to hope for it. It’s like standing in a room full of empty cups while you’re the only pitcher, pouring into everyone else. But who pours into you? Where’s your refill? How do you stay whole when everyone needs something from you? Books, music, and forums have helped me stay grounded, but I’ve been missing the connection piece. Talking with like-minded men helps me feel less selfish or crazy for wanting more—even when I already have so much to be grateful for: a wife, kids, love, health, happiness. I believe this will be a space where iron sharpens iron, and I want to thank you brothers in advance. Let’s get stronger together. Let’s be each other’s refill. Keep going, fathers. You’re doing amazing.