Anyone can be a father. Few choose to be a Dad.
Happy Father’s Day to the men who take that calling seriously.
You’re shaping the future one decision at a time!
Just a quick note to anyone out there who’s been grinding through a tough chapter lately.
Your story is about to take a beautiful turn.
I’ve been there in the moments where it felt like the plot was stuck, the setbacks kept piling up, and the ending I’d hoped for seemed further away than ever.
But looking back, those hard stretches were usually the setup for something better I couldn’t see coming.
New opportunities, stronger relationships and clearer purpose.
If that’s you right now, keep showing up. Keep doing the work. The page is turning.
The best plot twists aren’t loud.
The best plot twists are quiet, steady, and often arrive right when you’ve proven you can handle the weight of the previous chapters.
Hang in there. Your next chapter is going to be a good one. A legendary one.
What’s one thing you’re holding onto right now that keeps you moving forward? I’d love to hear it. 👇
Michael Jai White: "We’re not making men anymore."
Joe Rogan: "Not a lot of them. When they are, they stand out. Masculinity is demonized here for some strange reason over the last couple of decades."
5 years old - Dad knows everything!
7 years old - Dad knows.
10 years old - Maybe Dad doesn’t know?!
12 years old - Dad doesn’t know.
14 years old - Dad's gone crazy!
16 years old - Can’t take Dad seriously.
18 years old - What does dad know?!
22 years old - Dad's talking rubbish!
24 years old - I know more than Dad!
26 years old - Dad seems to know some things after all.
30 years old - Think I should ask Dad about this?!
40 years old - It’s amazing how Dad went through all this!
45 years old - Dad's been right all along.
50 years old - If Dad was here, I could have learned a lot from him.
I’ve been coming to Starbucks for over 15 years. I used to spend 6+ hours doing school work each day in college at this place.
Today is the first time an employee has ever brought my order to a table. I’m impressed @Starbucks
The national champs are back on top of the AP Poll 📈
1. Ohio State
2. Penn State
3. LSU
4. Georgia
5. Miami (FL)
6. Oregon
7. Texas
8. Clemson
9. Notre Dame
10. South Carolina
10 reasons to never give up:
1. When you quit, you set a mental precedent to quit again
2. Your critics will be glad you quit.
3. You’ll never know what would have happened if you stuck it out.
4. The consequences of quitting are higher than sticking it out
5. Anything worthwhile takes time, effort and sacrifice
6. You’re a lot closer than you think you are
7. The process shapes you before success rewards you
8. Life is a lot more fun when you’re in the hunt for something
9. It’s always easy to find a reason to quit
10. When you quit, you send a message that you never thought you could do it in the first place
A dad can lose friends. He can be misunderstood by his own family. He can carry the weight of criticism and still sleep just fine at night.
You know why?
Because his mission isn’t to be liked by the crowd. His mission is to be respected, trusted, and loved by the only audience that matters his children.
One day, those kids will look back and realize why Dad said ‘no’ when everyone else said ‘yes.’ Why he stood his ground when it would’ve been easier to bend. Why he took the long road, even when the short one looked tempting.
A father doesn’t measure success by applause. He measures it by the way his children see him when the world is quiet and by whether they know, without a shadow of doubt, “That’s my dad… and I’m proud he’s mine.”
Being a dad isn’t an accomplishment.
Being a dad whose grown kids ask him for advice, look forward to visiting, look forward to holidays, and want him to spend time with their own kids.... is an accomplishment.