"Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example, not his advice."
A parent's getaway to Paris the city of love. This was our first time leaving our son, who is now pushing 3 years old, for longer than a night. My wife had the amazing opportunity to go to Paris for a business trip and luckily I was able to tag along so we tacked on... Continue Reading →
You Never Have to Recover from a Good Start There is a little sponge following you around, doing everything you do, repeating everything you say, and remembering all of it! Now is time to buckle down and be impressive. Ensure you are doing everything possible to be the sort of Dad that your child is... Continue Reading →
There isn't a man out there who doesn't have the occasional thought, dream, and desire to do something great. I do not care what the current condition of a man is, he still has flitters of fire inside him. You are in a mid-life crisis because opportunities pass you by, you are avoiding risk, you... Continue Reading →
Here we are once again, it's Friday and many of us Dads have a couple days off work. Many of us will sleep in until our toddlers, kids, or significant others wake us. But there are the other 2% who are making daily changes to be better for their families and that 2% is you!... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 engineers without previous experience and that can mean less fresh ideas and less fighters for change. However, every summer we get... Continue Reading →
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 →
Day one back from a quick trip to Kansas City with the family! Thought it only right to start the week off right with a before the sun comes up workout! Was not easy getting out of bed at 4:15 AM but I must be honest it was easier than getting up at 5:30 or... Continue Reading →
~ Motivational Father ~ 