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.
My Most Precious Asset
That's a lot of damn pressure to carry. But you're carrying it whether you realize it or not.
Make Them Feel Something
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!
My smile is crooked, and I’m missing a tooth. I nicknamed myself Toothless.
Promise to My Babies
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?
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)
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”
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
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
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
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
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.