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Life Is a True Story

On June 11, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

Your life is a story you get to write. You have to be true to the hard realities, but there's room for artistic license.

Dance On, New Adult

On May 27, 2017January 5, 2026 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

Three ideas about becoming a young adult--and preventing adulthood from growing old.

Don’t Expect Laundry Service

On May 20, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.

If You Want to Be a Hero, Just Try

On May 13, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

It's a simple lesson, really, taught by parents, teachers, coaches, and the history of western literature alike.

Holding On and Letting Go

On March 26, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

I've learned many things as the father of teenage girls, but I'm still working on the art of holding on by letting go.

Whose Opinions Really Matter?

On March 19, 2017September 18, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

We all tend to worry too much what other people think. So it's important to figure out whose opinions really matter--and about what.

Mr. Know-it-All

On March 12, 2017September 18, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

Twenty years ago, I learned how little I really know--through a chance encounter outside a library with perhaps the smartest man I've ever met.

4 Final Pointers from Coach Steve

On February 26, 2017September 19, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

I'm not really a coach anymore. But I hope my former players will follow these words of advice.

Verbing the Serenity Prayer

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

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

How I Became a Ladies Man

On January 21, 2017March 10, 2020 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories10 Comments

My mother taught me to treat women with respect and dignity and care. Not because they need some sort of special handling, but because we all do.

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