Dear Son...

…Don’t laugh at people when they tell you that you’ll trade house parties for 9pm bedtimes with your family.

…Being a late bloomer is fine. Never blooming isn’t.

…If something goes wrong and the only bad thing that happens is it costs you some savings, don’t worry it’s only money.

…Trust first, worry about any consequences later.

…Don’t buy things you don't need with money you don't have to impress people you don't like.

…Be a good person, but don't waste your time trying to prove it. — Paulo Coelho

…The single most important decision you will make in your entire life is choosing the right person to marry. Allocate your time and resources accordingly.

…It is nearly impossible to say “I love you” too many times.

…Love isn’t about grandiose gestures every 3 months and extra on their birthday. Love is about the little things that you do every day.

…The depth of your friendships are only based on how much time you spend together. Don’t let your childhood friends get away.

…A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.

…Your mom and I are doing a lot of the hard work for you. Pass it on.

…Over a billion people would kill to have your worst day be their everyday. Keep that in mind on hard days.

…Happiness is only real when shared. - Christopher McCandless

…Don’t try to make everyone like you. You don’t even like everyone.

…Hustle porn is only made for people who come from nothing. You can live a great life without working 14 hours a day.

…The chances of you being born were 4,000,000,000,000 to 1. Be grateful.

…The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience. ― Frank Herbert

…Playing the victim and entitlement are the least sexy things in the world.

…Simple advice on how to not regret life: Don't ignore your dreams; don't work too much; say what you think; cultivate friendships; be happy (An inversion of the top 5 regrets of the dying).

…Apologize.

…Make just enough money to eliminate the “shoulds” from your life. Any more is too much.

…Your life will be a lot better if you never make a social media account.

…Bedtimes aren’t just for children.

…Accomplishing almost anything is 99% consistency and 1% luck.

…Everyone tells you about firsts. No one tells you about lasts. The thing about lasts is, you can’t predict them. Last visit, last kiss, last vacation, last “I love you.” Treat each time you do something like the last time you’ll ever do it.

…If you can’t be happy with a coffee, you won’t be happy with a yacht. — Naval Ravikant

…Default to optimism.

…If you can’t openly speak your mind in front of them without judgement they’re not your friends.

…The people telling you not to have kids are wrong.

Words I Wish I Wrote

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