True intelligence comes from being patient and accepting of others. Being from a South Eastern state much of my family and many families around me growing up were not very open-minded. Many children are raised to stereotype against other people, religions, mindsets, and upbringings, this is all brought on due to how your parents were... Continue Reading →
Dad-Scaping
Dad-Scape pronounced [dad - skeyp] verb 1 - To maintain one's Lion/Silverback Gorilla physicality and mental fortitude for his own life therefore setting an indisputable example for others. Let's talk about having a family for a minute. When a man first becomes a father he is hit with thoughts such as How the hell do... Continue Reading →
Generation – Best Fathers
Had a business meeting with a good friend of mine this evening and discussed motivationalfather.com and what I would like for it to become. He brought up some great points on how the website/idea/movement was coming along and offered some constructive criticism on the site. I have not really given the site an official movement... Continue Reading →
Empty The Dish Washer…You’ll Thank Me Later
This was one hell of a weekend. After a strong week of training, working, and everyday chaos it was time to wind down. Just a couple of mini stories below from the weekend all which felt much deserved after a productive week. Friday - The Gentlemen's Evening A couple friend's and I decided we needed... Continue Reading →
To Be a Great Dad, Watch Mom
My wife and I have been parents for about a year and a half now (or a some parents say, 18-months, this is okay to say as long as counting in months stops at 2 years old! No more "my son is 36 months old"...he is 3 years old until he is 4, come on... Continue Reading →
Train, Work, Family
Right now you are at work looking at the clock thinking "damn, just a few more hours until I get to go home". What is your plan when you get home? What are you gonna do? Are you going home to tell your wife how bad your day was? How busy you were? How your... Continue Reading →
You Can’t Make Time
It's 4:25 AM on a Friday, I'm getting my ass out of bed to get the day started on myself. I have a great workout ahead of me but first I need that sweet black nectar of the gods and some great music! There are people out there beating you ever day, people getting up... Continue Reading →
Churn and Burn! Time to Get at it Early and Often, No Matter What! (slight profanity this morning)
4:25 AM - Struggling a bit this morning, legs hurt, ass cheeks are sore, and eyes are tired...Get the fuck up anyway! I'm out of bed. Our son came into bed with us last night so I had to pull a silent transfer back to his crib this morning without turning any lights on...don't wake... Continue Reading →
The Summer Intern
So I am an engineer in a very standardized and bureaucratic industry, this is not a knock on the industry but a necessity. The industry is some times tough to break into for new engineersĀ without previous experience and that can mean less fresh ideas and less fighters for change. However, every summer we get... Continue Reading →
Work on Yourself First Thing Everyday
4:30 AM - Up and straight to the kitchen for a cup of caffeinated jet fuel before placing my offerings at The Church. No problem jumping up today but it was shoulder day after all. Another leg day coming in a couple days so that will be the true test of dedication. Shoulder Day: 10... Continue Reading →