I am the model for manhood for my daughters.
It became clear that this burden and responsibility were mine as their father and the first man in their lives.
BRO-DATE WITH DAUGHTER’S BOYFRIEND
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My Most Precious Asset
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That's a lot of damn pressure to carry. But you're carrying it whether you realize it or not.
Make Them Feel Something
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That's a lot of damn pressure to carry. But you're carrying it whether you realize it or not.
Look Pops! I’m on TV!
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My smile is crooked, and I’m missing a tooth. I nicknamed myself Toothless.
Promise to My Babies
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It has always been vital that my babies trust that their father was a man of his word.
"I want you to set your clock to my word."
Friends Are Forever, Right?
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Years ago, I had a friend ask me at dinner: "You've only been sitting for 2 minutes, and you already chose your meal. WTF! How?"
It was late. I was tired and hungry. We had just wrapped up a full day of training at a dance festival. I had no energy to waste.
How to Make a Decision (Part 1)
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Years ago, I had a friend ask me at dinner: "You've only been sitting for 2 minutes, and you already chose your meal. WTF! How?"
It was late. I was tired and hungry. We had just wrapped up a full day of training at a dance festival. I had no energy to waste.
"Simple," I told her, "I just picked the first thing that looked delicious. And voila."
“Screw College! I’ll Be An Artist”
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As an immigrant kid with almost no English skills, my pencil and paper allowed me to create a world where all the characters spoke my language. In my mind, I found refuge. An old friend told me he had to drag me out of the house to play. As the years passed, I mastered the English language and continued developing my drawing chops. I imagine I must have put in thousands of hours. Then I...
🤨💬 How to Have The Bestest Conversations Ever
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What creates the best conversations? Questions.
Ask better questions, get better answers. Said better, ask better questions and people feel the urge to share; and sometimes overshare.
They'll share secrets they've never shared. They'll tell you stories they thought they forgot. Crazy, right?
How Swallowing My Ego Allowed Me to Raise Resilient Daughters
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A Facebook friend messaged me and said, "I have never heard you speak poorly of their mother."
"You're quite astute," I replied. As a rule, I never speak badly about my ex-wife (or any ex).
I chose her.
Ode to Ramen
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Oh, Ramen. You get such a bad rap. You're incredibly bad for us. But you keep us afloat during the lean times.
You just can't beat 10 for $1.
Portfolio of Success = Confidence
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They can shoot a basketball with decent form. They throw and catch a football (often better than most boys). They can write with power and vulnerability, step on stage, and share their truth with a room full of people. They can draw, paint, shoot, and edit. I'll stop there.