Quote I’m Thinking About

I was introduced to this quote through my membership to the Daily Stoic. As you may remember, I talked about another membership I have that is called the Daily Dad. Both of these are done by Ryan Holiday an American author, public relations strategist, bookstore owner, and host of the podcast, Daily Stoic.

What I’ve Recently Watched

What I Learned Over the 4th of July Weekend

I learned something over the long holiday weekend. My son has become a young man, meaning he has his own interest. I am proud of the person he has become for sure. We had a lot of good times together, but we had a lot of times I would like back. The times when work took priority are such times or when we would be fishing and I was short because he wasn’t perfect.

Compared to other fathers I spent a lot of time with my son. I coached him in all sports including football, basketball, and even soccer for a little bit. From kindergarten through 8th grade for basketball including school ball and a tournament team. Flag football till tackle football. I want to apologize to him now because being a coach’s son is not always easy.

We have spent hundreds of days on the lake since he was six. I remember getting frustrated when he would not allow me to relax and I regret that now and did this July 4th weekend.

Our problem is we don’t plan time together. My fault! So he has plans with friends or a girlfriend ☺️ and I expect him to read my mind and be happy doing what I want. The wrong idea is that I should be asking him what he wants. What would he like to do? What plans do you have son I would like to spend some time with you.

I now realize that he has entered another stage in his life and I have to respect that and make the time we have or the time he gives me great.

I find myself wanting a lot of time with him now, but he has other interests. Sadly there were many times when he was younger when he wanted me to be there 100% and I didn’t always give that to him.

Ok, I challenge all Dads to take advantage of all times your son and daughters are asking for your time because someday you will not be the priority. You will still be loved – like my son has texted me multiple times this week telling me so. But someday they will be moving on to the next chapter and you will have to give in some and realize you might not be the top priority.

So I learned this, don’t let any chance your children want to be with you pass because someday they will have other interests that will take their attention no matter how much they love you.

Make sure your priorities are right as I will do from this day forward. I will give him space to continue to become the man he is meant to be, but I will not squander any moment he wants to be with me.

Something a Little More Out There

I just got a tongue scraper and holy SH** want a difference they make. That combined with daily flossing and I feel a lot more freshness in the mouth. Take a look at these links for the benefit of both.

Ways Flossing Benefits More Than Oral Health

5 Reasons to Scrape Your Tongue and How to Do It

Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope to provide some entertainment going forward!

BHS Update

For over 19 years now, we have offered a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. Watch this short video I made to see my thoughts on this.