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Son,
My commitment to you is to step into the greatest version of myself, daily, to SHOW you what is possible.
My commitment to you is to be PRESENT, ALWAYS.
My expectations for you are not for you to become me, but to become fully YOU.
I will SHOW you how to win and remain humble.
I will SHOW you how to lose and learn from the opportunity.
I will SHOW you that the pain this life will bring is, in fact, your greatest teacher.
I will SHOW you how to dream and work and add value and make money. I live out the passion of my life without fear, and I will raise you to dream BIG dreams and I will show you how to make those dreams a reality.
I will SHOW you how to treat a woman with respect, dignity, honor, and a dash of fear.
I will SHOW you what it is to be a LOVING, PRESENT FATHER.
I will SHOW you what it is to be a LOVING, PRESENT HUSBAND.
I will SHOW you how to care for yourself: mind, body, and spirit.
I will SHOW you what it is to be a MAN,
A man of virtue.
A man of honor.
A man of integrity.
A man of hope.
A man of joy.
A man of gratitude.
A man of forgiveness.
A man of humility.
A man of confidence.
A man of kindness.
A man of strength.
A man of commitment.
A man of character.
I will embody the qualities, attributes, and characteristics of who I believe the greatest version of myself is so you that you, son, can boldly and confidently step into the greatest version of yourself…
and I will be here to champion the man that you are constantly becoming every single day.
Love,
Your Dad
Pass it on.
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Previously published on Facebook.
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