Why Be the Fool Single fathers, on your journey, you’ll face stumbles and moments that seem foolish. Remember, these are part of the path to mastery. Each stumble brings you closer to improvement. By persisting, you show your kids that perseverance leads to progress and failure is not permanent. See […]
Read More
Isn’t Defense Supposed to Stop the Offense? In American football, prevent defense is a strategy that allows small gains by the offense while preventing big plays and running down the clock. Its focus is on minimizing risks and protecting the lead, rather than aggressively shutting down every attempt. This approach […]
Read More
Your Old Way of Life is in Your Past The life you had before your single fatherhood journey is in your memories. It doesn’t mean you can’t go back and reminisce. What it means is that you can’t attempt to relive them. You also can’t stay upset at the fact […]
Read More
You Must See it Before Anyone Else Does I knew a person who thought that way. She said it often. Unfortunately, she died. That was real. Dying skeptical of the unseen is a harsh reality. This leads me to reflect on how the mentality of not seeing things as possible […]
Read More
We Hate to Love Heroes A hero is someone some adults hate because it reminds them of the person they failed to become. They justify their hatred for the hero by focusing on the fantasy. Saying it’s not real instead of the theme or character arc of the hero or […]
Read More
When You Choose to Solve a Problem Single fathers, have you ever gone to bed worried about the next day, only to wake up with a renewed drive and unexpected clarity? Sometimes that clarity feels like a plan coming together. Those moments come from your subconscious and conscious minds working […]
Read More
Discovering Your Greatness Is Not a Comfortable Task Here is an example of the difference between striving for greatness and being comfortable with mediocrity. When the alarm clock sounds, what is your reaction? Do you hit snooze and lie back down, or do you get up groggy and tired, but […]
Read More
Superman Ain’t Coming No one is coming to save you, and that’s good—it gives you the chance to be the hero of your own life. You’re not helpless. “Damsel” applies to everyone. People are busy and rarely step in to solve your problems—they expect you to handle them yourself. Most […]
Read More
Why do you see eagles and not pigeons on currency? Eagles represent strength, bravery, and responsibility. Pigeons, on the other hand, represent a total lack of all three elements. Pigeons are content with living on scraps. Simply adhering to the philosophy of “making it work.” Eagles embody worthy qualities. They are […]
Read More
Why Take a Shot? Every step that a single father takes along his journey is a shot. It is a stab in the dark that’s full of possible landmines. Even the ones that appear to be guaranteed may come with a caveat. Nothing in life is guaranteed, especially guarantees. When […]
Read More