On Fatherhood, Manhood & Becoming Better Ancestors.
Most of us treat our bodies like they’ll just bounce back forever. But there’s a point where skipping the walk, the checkup, the stretch session... it adds up.
This episode is me figuring that out in real time.
“AGUIRRE!” we shout as we drive by the Aguirre Roden building on Central Expressway. Sometimes I am not paying attention when we drive past it and jump in my seat when they scream it from the back of the car. “AGUIRRE!” Family rituals. I don’t personally know Pedro or Peter Aguirre yet from the Aguirre Roden company (however one of them is a LinkedIn connection) but...
Knees weak, arms are heavy. I stood there. Nervous and sweaty in front of a room full of little boys and girls.
I used to talk a lot.
They taught me silence in their own colorful way.
We don’t like criticism.
We hate hate. But we struggle with compliments.
We make no sense.
I’ve never been allowed to be a child with my parents.
On Fatherhood, Manhood & Becoming Better Ancestors.