I wasn’t sure I wanted to have children. Sure, I knew I would be good dad (so I thought). But my life was already really good? So if me and my wife didn’t have kids, I knew we would be fine. Thank goodness for my daughter coming into our lives. Cliché, but she has been simply life changing for all the right reasons.
I have read about “Razors” – A guiding principle that helps in evaluating and choosing between different explanations or theories for a phenomenon. And it got me thinking. What would my razor me to help guide me?
“Be my daughter’s hero.”
When I started thinking about the “why” behind what I do now, it all boils down to my daughter. Setting the best example I can be for her.
Why This Matters
As a Father, I want my daughter to grow up knowing she is loved, supported, and believed in. But more than that, I want her to see what strength, kindness, and integrity look like—not just in stories, but in real life. Me.
I will be her yardstick for all future Men. And I want it to set that bar f*****g high!!
Heroes aren’t perfect. They don’t always have capes or superpowers. Sometimes, they’re
just the ones who show up consistently.
How I Plan to Live It
- Leading by Example – She watches how I love my wife, take care of my body, handle stress, and pursue my goals and passions. I strive to be someone she can admire.
- Being Present – Not just physically, but emotionally. Listening, playing, teaching, and laughing together.
- Encouraging Her Dreams – A hero doesn’t overshadow; they empower. I want her to believe she can be her own hero, with me as her biggest cheerleader.
The Ripple Effect
When I choose patience over frustration, kindness over indifference, or courage over fear, I’m not just shaping my own character—I’m shaping hers. And maybe, just maybe, she’ll grow up to be someone else’s hero too.
So today, like every day, I ask myself: “Am I being the hero she deserves?” And then I try my best to live up to it.
Because in her eyes, I already am.
What’s your life razor?
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