The transformative power of fatherhood: How being a dad elevates happiness, work, and civil society

​This year’s Father’s Day ended up being far more special than I had anticipated. My son and I had the chance to do something new together that wasn’t even on my mind a few days ago: we grilled a steak as a team.

My family and I left New York City for the weekend and were able to enjoy some grilling. This activity is both a rarity for me and a time of pure pleasure, often accompanied by some Jimmy Buffett music in the background.

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