Lookin’ for gift ideas for Father’s Day? For the love of God, don’t go with another tie. If you’re looking for a gift that helps him grow and get better, both in life and at work, then look no further than my hand-picked list of dad gifts for Father’s Day.
1. The Journey Deck
Take the old man on a conversational journey with The Journey Deck by GentsJourney. Each deck of these conversation cards for men contains 52 questions. Sit down with Dad, pull a card, read the question, then take turns answering. Here’s the best part about this Father’s Day gift: you’ll learn more about your Dad in 10 minutes than you have in the last 10 years. ($24.99)
2. The 1-2-5 Productivity Cards
If your Dad is the type of guy who likes making checklists, to-do lists, or writing things down by hand, he’ll appreciate the 1-2-5 Productivity Cards. Each index-sized card has just enough space for him to write down: the one most important thing to get done that day, followed by two medium-priority tasks, and five little tasks. Each set contains two full months’ worth of productivity cards to keep him focused. ($25-$29.99)
3. A Month of Motivation
Month of Motivation is my flagship self-motivation program. And it’s the kind of Father’s Day gift that the whole family can benefit from, because a motivated Dad is a lot more fun to be around than one who can barely get himself off the couch. Inside, he’ll get 30 days of evidence-based training that’ll light his life on fire. Each morning, he’ll receive one new method to motivation delivered straight to his inbox. All he needs to do is push Play and listen. If he can tune-in for 10 minutes a day, I can turn him into a master of motivation. He’ll walk away with a new zest for life once he’s done (and who knows, he might even start working out again.)
4. Multi-use pen
This is the Swiss Army knife of pens. A family member gave me one a while back, and it comes in handy: My son Rumi comes to me holding a monster truck with a loose part… No problem, the pen has a screwdriver. The wife wants me to hang up a picture frame… No problem, there’s a ruler + leveler built into the pen. Someone emails me a contract that requires my signature, but it’s a PDF, and my handwriting is horrible enough as it is… So, instead of looking like a 4-year-old finger painting on a trackpad, I pull out the same damn pen and use its built-in ellipsis. ($10 on Amazon.)
5. A funny Father’s Day Card
In case it isn’t obvious, this one only works if it’s a Father’s Day gift from a wife to her husband. ($6 on Amazon.)
6. The Crewneck “Tree” Shirt
I can’t get enough of these t-shirts by One Golden Thread. If Dad’s the kind of fella who appreciates a quality t-shirt, he’ll love this one. The shirt fits like nothing I’ve ever worn before—it’s a tailored-yet-flowy fit. It’s fitted around the arms, but flowy in all the right places. Made with all-natural “TreeSilk” fabric, it’s also versatile: I often rock it with jeans, but when I’m in a setting that calls for something a little more professional, I’ll wear it under a blazer tucked into a sharp pair of matching pants. (FYI: I’m not affiliated with One Golden Thread. I just love their mission + clothing.)
7. The Daily Gratitude Journal for Men
Half book, half journal, written by yours truly. Here’s the book description: Find gratitude with this motivational journal for men. Learn how incorporating gratitude into your life can make you the best version of yourself. This gratitude journal for men is a straightforward, thought-provoking collection of prompts designed to help men explore the core components of gratitude―awareness, intention, and action―through short, simple, and insightful prompts. Includes 90 Days of gratitude with two creative writing exercises each day, breathwork exercises, and quotes to keep men inspired each day. This is a good gift for Father’s Day if he needs more personal growth + optimism in his life.
