Once, years ago, I heard a man tell his son, "the only thing you can leave behind is your name, so make sure it is a good one." This struck me as a profound piece of wisdom, one that I often impart to my young daughters. The simple truth is that nothing can leave this world with us, but there are some things we can leave behind. Our name or legacy is one. So when I set my goals for … [Read more...]
A Letter to my Daughters – 10 Tips for Life
Dear Girls, I was watching you today, both of you. You were simply playing in the yard being carefree kids. That's when it hit me, the fact that you are both growing so fast. Before long you will be young women. I'm not going to lie the thought scared me just a little. Right now I can train you and mold you but the final outcome of your life will be up to you. Soon you will have to forge … [Read more...]