Family

A future parent spends much of their adult youth learning about the world only to find out it was a waste of time the moment their kids turn into teenagers. – Dad

As a problem solver, my goal is often to fix things and move on as quickly as possible. Believe it or not, kids are not wired the same way. They need to come to decisions in their own time, as inconvenient as that may be for the rest of us. – Dad

One lesson about being a parent is that the things you once thought were really important tend to lose their significance over time. – Dad

There’s a fine line between being perceived as a loving parent and pushing your kids outside their comfort zone — but that’s the job. To prepare the next generation for the challenges ahead. Especially if they want to maintain the lifestyles to which they’ve become accustomed. – Dad

The other day I told Oren we’re not in competition Bud, and that my only wish is for him to be more successful than me. His answer was “well, I’m competing with you”. Was I the same way with my Dad? In some ways, no, but in many ways yes. Strange that no matter how much you love your kid they still want to kick your ass.

Love eliminates the distinction between giving and receiving. – David Brooks