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Easier Isn’t Better

On June 27, 2026September 24, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn Formative MemoriesLeave a comment

The better way isn’t the easier one; it’s whichever one leads to greater fulfillment. Even if it includes freezing nights, Grandma’s guilt trips, and a gold 1970 Chevy Nova on a winding West Virginia country road.

You Gotta Help

On May 19, 2024September 24, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

It is not your job alone to save the world. But it is your job—it is everyone's job—to help.

You Can Stand on Your Head that Long

On March 22, 2020September 24, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice2 Comments

We’re all feeling cooped up and anxious and, yes, already a little bored. So what would my mother say?

What Makes for a Good Marriage?

On July 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

Glancing at a friend's wedding photos recently got me thinking about the ingredients of a good relationship.

So What’s Stopping You?

On November 5, 2017November 5, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

Whenever you think you can't do something, you should pause to ask what's really stopping you.

If You Want to Be a Hero, Just Try

On May 13, 2017September 16, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

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

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