We walk such a fine line as parents, giving guidance, encouragement, and support while still allowing our children to find their own way, be their own persons, and pursue their own paths. We want the best for them, but we also cannot do the work for them. We want to share our hopes and courage … Continue reading The Fine Line of Parenting
“Authenticity is totally overrated, totally. I don’t want an authentic surgeon who says, ‘I don’t really feel like doing knee surgery today.’ I want a professional who shows up [regardless of] whatever they feel like, right?” -Seth Godin Fatherhood is a lot like this. Being a father is professional work. Authenticity does not nourish our … Continue reading The Profession of Fatherhood
Do the difficult thing first, but do not stop there. As children, we want to have fun. We want to play. We want to do what is easy, what feels good, and what makes us feel free. We want what we want immediately, with no compromise, and we want to be able to change our … Continue reading The Difficult Thing Is For Something
As parents, teachers, leaders, or mentors, one of our most important and powerful tools we have at our disposal is the object lesson. If we are able to point to and extract from a specific incident, a lesson or principle that applies to a variety of situations or circumstances, and if we are able to … Continue reading From Specifics To Fundamentals
One of the most powerful and long-lasting lessons of my childhood came from being required to do chores around the house before being allowed to go outside to play with my friends. As parents, we want the best for our children. We want them to be kind, decent, and successful. And, we want to provide … Continue reading The Lessons Of Youth
