This is where I share great lessons from other dads. They were relayed to me by daughters and sons. What he did. What he said. The difference he made in their lives.
Learning a Lesson by Contrast
Like the thorn in a rose, lessons born of pain often stick with us most. Our Savvy Dad guest today, Dr. Michael LeBoeuf, is a best-selling author. Sometimes a father’s gift is by example of what not to do. In his own words, Michael takes it from here: “In many ways my father was a […]Read moreTaming the Foolish Child Rebel
Notre Dame is a legendary place. A spot on the team means a chance at great fame. Rudy Ruettiger is a legend himself. He made the Notre Dame class. He then went on to become the heart of the Fighting Irish. His dad, Daniel Ruettiger, was a war hero and legendary dad. 14 kids. Married […]Read moreThe True Meaning of Accomplishment
Some talk big…then fade away. Others do what it takes…they find a way. One of the defining qualities of life’s winners is this thing I call “grit.” It’s stopping the talk and starting the walk. Grit is about getting things done. It’s the night & day work it takes to succeed. It’s the “all in” […]Read moreDad Changed My Outlook on Life
Dad Changed My Outlook on Life A daughter in need. A dad with regrets. A 15,000-mile road-trip. From a life in disarray, to living a new way. That is where we left off yesterday… Barbara Elaine Singer takes it from there: “Our forefathers risked their lives to find a place to live, work and be […]Read moreHow I've Been Living Without Reservations
‘Living Without Reservations’ is her book. It’s also how she now lives her life. It wasn’t always that way. Ten years ago, Barbara Elaine Singer was a corporate exec, loving mom and dutiful wife. With a beautiful home, impressive new car, designer clothes and jewelry-filled drawer, Barbara had the life of her dreams. Then unexpectedly […]Read moreAll of Us Crave Appreciation
My dad, Chubby, had a way of condensing big life lessons into short, memorable phrases. I lovingly call them Chubby Rules. I’d like to share one of his best: When you think nice, you’ve gotta think NOW. Most of us want to make others feel good. Good about us. Good about them. That’s an aspiration. […]Read moreLearning True Kindness from Dad
Learning True Kindness from Dad Ralph’s nightmare had just walked through the door, a masked man there to rob his store. As a convenience store owner, few figures were more terrifying. It was a rough neighborhood. Some had been shot. Ralph saw no weapon, but the man’s menacing tone was scary enough. He instructed Ralph […]Read moreGuiding a Child by Example
Guiding a Child by Example… Some heroes wear capes. Some fly and fight crime. Others enrich us with love and their time. Dr. Tedd Mitchell is a remarkable man. President of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, he is an Internist, speaker and national authority on health. Dr. Mitchell has written for USA Today Weekend, served on the National Council for Fitness and Sports, and authored two popular […]Read moreDad Taught Me to Keep My Wits about Me
Dad Taught Me to Keep My Wits about Me… In Hokie Nation, Frank Beamer is king. He coaches Virginia Tech’s legendary football team. The winningest active coach in college football history, Coach Beamer is clearly “the man” in that part of this land. While some of his peers have struggled with controversy, Coach Beamer is […]Read moreTeaching a Kid to Keep his Word
Teaching a Kid to Keep his Word… Don’t feel so bad for the young Mr. Garn. Missing the prom led to a remarkable life. Randy Garn. Harvard alum. Best-selling author. Entrepreneur of the Year. Randy’s global coaching firm, Prosper, is tops in the world, clearly the best. Who helped Randy know how to coach others […]Read more