She leans in and says, “Do you have a girlfriend?”
“One Day You Will Hate Me”
One day, you will hate me. You won’t be happy with me for some reason or another.
On Stumbling Across Friends and Mentors
In my early 20s, I met a man that mesmerized me.
Frank was loud, outlandish, and polarizing. Most people loved and gravitated to him, while others couldn't stand him. Until then, I had never met anyone like him, but I wanted to be like him, the fun and exciting part.
My kid’s boss texted me again
As parents, we all want our kids to get a good education and get a good job at a good company that treats them well.
But will your child show up and be that team member we all wish we had at work? Or will they be that crazy person you dread seeing on the schedule?
On No! I’m Becoming My Dad- (Almost) Every Man’s Nightmare
Crap, I was starting to sound like my dad.
My daughters aren't calling or staying in touch. I feel forgotten. A part of me feels like they don't appreciate or love me.
When Arguments Become A Great Thing
I was furious at my girlfriend.
Never have I ever been this mad at her. I screamed. She screamed. Our egos refused to back down. Fight me.
Our Moment Above Everyone Else
She could have chosen anyone, but my daughter chose me.
How I Trained My Daughters to Amplify Their Voices to Heard and Felt
I shouted this to my 11 and 9-year-old daughters as we drove down the freeway with the windows rolled down. They were in the back seat of our old run-down Honda Civic, so it was especially noisy.
How Being Awkward & Dorky Can Influence People – My Formula for Success
It pays to be you; all awkward and genuine you.
You've been practicing all your life. You become memorable for your genuine personality.
I was reminded of this lesson yesterday on a sales call.
My Last Court Ordered Summer with My Daughters
This will be my strangest and most emotional summer as a dad.
It's the bridge to the other phase of my parenting journey. On the last day of school, I would be waiting for them to jump in the car. Then we would drive into the horizon.
Dads Would Die for Their Kids But Won’t Live For Them
This is a call to action to all dads. If you love your kids, you will be mad at me and do something about it.
When a New Habit Becomes a Ritual and Why Meditation Makes the World a Better Place
Today is the 4th anniversary of being able to shut my eyes for more than 2 minutes without losing my mind.