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.
The Worst Decision I Ever Made
Chubby was perturbed. Restless, cranky it seemed. “Dad,” I said, “What’s wrong?” “I made a terrible decision,” he said.Read moreThe Worst $10 I Ever Spent
“Dad,” I said. “ Can I borrow $10? I need to print flyers for my new grass cutting business. I’m going to drop them off around the neighborhood this Saturday.”Read moreIt’s What Matters, Isn’t It?
Peter O'Malley was running his delivery route for Schaefer Beer on the evening of July 6, 1976. Suddenly, a heart attack dragged him down to the cold, linoleum floor at the Bohack grocery store in Port Jefferson Station, New York.Read moreNice Guys Never Finish
One day, sensing that his life needed new direction, he quit his grave-digging job. That same week, a friend suggested he should attend college.Read moreSwallow the Frog. Do it early.
We tend to put difficult tasks off. The problem? They rarely go away. In fact, they often grow into green monsters — harder to do, tougher to face.Read moreTalk To Many. Speak To Few.
Chubby knew life is about selling. Your product. Your service. Your point of view. Yourself.Read moreThe Successful Bethel
Growing up, I was taught that success was defined in terms of wealth and influence. A "successful" man had a tailor-fit wardrobe, a lavish home, and enough cars to fill an oversized garage.
Read moreBest at Last
Before his crew could finish, the clutch engaged. The car spun around, slammed into the sidewall, and careened down the track...Read moreTruckin’ with Dad
My father — a truck driver back in Kansas City, where we grew up. My first driving lesson — a dark, deserted highway. It was very late at night.Read moreKnowing You’ll Die Brings You Alive
"It's silly to ignore what you know to be true. People should think more often about how quickly life will pass. It should be their #1 daily motivator. It should create a LIVE BIG mindset."Read more