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Omar Arellano

Omar Arellano

As a husband in his 30s, and a father of two daughters (6 & 3 years old), I have embraced the philosophy of "marginal gains." Documenting the journey, as I learn through education, trial, and error. We can get 1% better, one day at a time.

ParentingParenting
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#018: Why Your Kid's Environment Matters Most
Nov 16, 2023

#018: Why Your Kid's Environment Matters Most

A lesson from my kid's crappy soccer coach

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
ParentingParenting
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#017: October Favorites
Oct 30, 2023

#017: October Favorites

Children's Books, Target Shirts, and Koala Cuteness

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
ResourcesResources
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#016: How To Do What You Gotta, Even If You Don't Wanna
Oct 26, 2023

#016: How To Do What You Gotta, Even If You Don't Wanna

Navigating the ups and downs of motivation

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
Self-ImprovementSelf-Improvement
#015: I Started Writing 6 Months Ago
Oct 19, 2023

#015: I Started Writing 6 Months Ago

And you should start too

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
ManhoodManhood
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#014: A Life Lesson From Our Messy Bedroom
Oct 11, 2023

#014: A Life Lesson From Our Messy Bedroom

This is a no judgement zone

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
ResourcesResources
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#013: September Favorites
Oct 06, 2023

#013: September Favorites

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
ParentingParenting
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#012: The Key to Mature from Boyhood to Manhood
Sep 28, 2023

#012: The Key to Mature from Boyhood to Manhood

The Immature Dad's Guide

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
ParentingParenting
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#011: My 1 Controversial Opinion On A Dad's Motivation
Sep 17, 2023

#011: My 1 Controversial Opinion On A Dad's Motivation

Why Family Can't Be It

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
ParentingParenting
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#010: Exercise, A Busy Parent's Hack For Productivity
Sep 05, 2023

#010: Exercise, A Busy Parent's Hack For Productivity

And The 5 Reasons Why

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
ParentingParenting
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#009: A Busy Parent's Guide to Meal Planning
Jul 26, 2023

#009: A Busy Parent's Guide to Meal Planning

For The Exhausted In-Home Chef

Omar Arellano
Omar Arellano
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