dadsduty letters

Weekly wisdom for ambitious fathers navigating parenthood without sacrificing their greatness. Practical strategies, philosophical insights, and honest reflections delivered every Sunday to help you plant a better future.

Featured

Apr 22, 2026

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3 min read

The Ghost You Keep Becoming

You didn't solve the presence problem once. You solve it every week. Here's how.

Matt Rettenbacher

Articles

May 3, 2026

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4 min read

The Man You Were Going to Be at 22

He has not disappeared. He is just waiting for you to stop saying "later."

Matt Rettenbacher

dadsduty Sunday letter

Apr 26, 2026

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3 min read

The Boy Who Stopped Playing

Why every ambitious father has a child inside him who hasn't moved in twenty years.

Matt Rettenbacher

Apr 22, 2026

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3 min read

The Ghost You Keep Becoming

You didn't solve the presence problem once. You solve it every week. Here's how.

Matt Rettenbacher