On Becoming a Better Man, Human, and Father
I’ve always been a curious kid. Then I discovered the books and the public library. The race was on to learn as much as I could. Then the internet became a thing. More knowledge and information from all over the world to consume.
I learned that there is a bigger world out there. So many stories to read and skills to acquire. This sometimes required that I drop outdated stories that no longer served me.
Now you’re reading my story on the internet. In this blog, you will find the process for the re-education of Teevee along my path to becoming a better human, a better man, and a better father to my two wonderful humans. I’m a girl dad ya’ll
Read more about Teevee (me).
This is the first in an ongoing series within the podcast that I'm calling: When Brothers Talk.
We talked about the power of compliments, choosing happiness, and making small choices that lead to big results. We even chatted about the book "The 12th Degree" by Sam Parker, which is all about making small adjustments for major success.
Nick is the author of The Two Hour Cocktail Party, a book that provides a step-by-step guide on hosting successful events. Nick shares his insights on developing meaningful friendships as an adult and the role hosting dinner parties, and events can play in cultivating these relationships.
I wrote this poem in 2008 and sent it to myself. I discovered it on May 2nd, 2023. How appropriate given that my girls are grown and about to fly away.
I talk a lot about my daughters and how I raised them. I share my lessons and stories on parenting and how I tried to show up in their lives.
Now that my daughters are adults, it's time to face the harsh truth: I completely screwed up their upbringing. But hey, at least we can all laugh about it now, right?
"I hustle for my last name; not my first." -Dame Dash
What does that mean to you?
The world rewards the people who are the best at communicating ideas, not the people with the best ideas.
- David Perell
I'm excited to introduce my guest in the newest episode of The Teevee Show Podcast, the OG of Facebook Advertising himself, Jon Loomer!
"Today's price won't be tomorrow's price*."
This is true for all of us in our respective fields.
I always find it fascinating to hear how many fathers will say they would die for their children, but many of those same dads struggle to live for them.
Chris and I first met in dance class- dancing with each other. Then I asked him to be my friend. He agreed and the rest is history. However, the story behind that conversation is hilarious.
Daughter: Have you asked her to be your Valentine?
Me: No. She’s already my valentine.
Daughter: You still have to ask her!
Me: WTAF? Really. When did this become a thing?
Daughter: Since, forever.
Me: Fine.
You know you’re old when lying down is fun. I’m happy AF.
On Becoming a Better Man, Human, and Father