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Verbing the Serenity Prayer

On January 29, 2017September 19, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

If you're in a tough spot, the serenity prayer can help--even if you don't believe in praying.

Go Ahead, Judge Me

On December 11, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

I think we should spend less time saying "don't judge," and more time saying "judge wisely." Here's why.

From “Want” to “Will-Work-For”

On September 24, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

Figuring out what you'll work for can teach you a lot about what you want.

3 Reasons Not to Worry About Finding Your Passion

On September 17, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

"Pursue your passion" has become stock advice. But I'm not convinced it's right.

Who Needs this Learning Stuff?

On September 1, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

Dear Daughters, As you went back to school this week, one of you posed the question kids have been asking since the dawn of educational time: "when am I ever going to use this stuff?" You had in mind the contents of your lessons: the facts of history and the functions of algebra. But when …

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3 Bits of Advice from Grandma

On August 27, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice6 Comments

Dear Daughters, Sixteen years ago this week, my mother died from ovarian cancer. She was 59. All week, I've been thinking about what she would say to you now, if she could stop by for dinner some night. She would tell you how proud she was, for sure. She would gush about how smart and …

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4 Things I Expect from You

On August 4, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice2 Comments

Note: the things I expect may not be exactly what you expected.

Forget the Pictures, Remember the Kindness

On July 2, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

When we try to capture memories in pictures, we may well be forgetting something.

My Father’s Secret Strength

On June 18, 2016July 29, 2023 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

It's about building up, not tearing down.

7 Things to Expect When You’re the Dad of a Teenage Daughter

On April 24, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice6 Comments

You already know the teen years are likely to be a bit of a wild ride. Here are 7 things to expect along the way.

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