As a dad and leader, your patience will be tested daily and your amount of gratitude will determine how you react.

When you start the day with a full cup of gratitude, things move smoother, and you can be thankful that regardless of how crazy it can be as a father you understand that God has brought you and your family this far.

Will you show up when it matters most? When your child is having a hard time?

When they’re struggling to adjust? In their life-changing moments?

Those are what define us as parents forever. As humans, we’re all growing.

It takes effort. We as dads don’t have it all together.

Motivation, ambition, and drive go hand in hand when rewards are attached to goals.

Small rewards along the journey of goal setting help engage our kids to stay focused and fight to the finish line.

Confidence is like a muscle: the more weight you apply (encouragement), the bigger and stronger it gets.

Encouraging your child slowly molds and grows their self-esteem and their worldview.

The best part is, that encouragement can be applied to many parts of our kids’ lives.

Even a slight notification from your phone can distract your special time together. Start making it a habit to shut it all off if possible. Making an effort to stay connected with your child instead of the outside world in the moment makes a big difference.

Creating a safe space to grow your family takes time and effort.

Good food makes it a bit easier.

See you at the dinner table.

Dinner is served.

Listening helps you pay close attention, making personal growth adjustments along the way.

Listening is vital to you and your kid's growth.

We can all be better listeners, but it takes practice with the end result being priceless.