Family
- Your dad thinks the world of you and will support you through anything.
- Your mother is my greatest treasure and gets my utmost respect and trust. You should treat her even better than I do.
- Let music be your mistress.
- Never underestimate the power of doing chores unasked.
- Never miss a practice and I’ll never miss a game.
- Don’t ever start quitting; it’s a hard habit to break.
- Never say no to a breath mint or deodorant.
- Aim higher; no one accidentally became prime minister.
- You will fall in love and marry one day, so be discreet and save money.
- Become an expert in something.
- Don’t spend too much money on a haircut. They don’t last. But don’t tell your girlfriend or wife that.
- Dance with the prettiest girl there.
- Only flip your steak once and cook it until the blood rises on each side.
- In monopoly buy the orange properties.
- Always pack a pair of jeans. They go with everything.
- Your dad loves you more than you could ever imagine.
- Read.
- I want you to dress however you want to, and go wherever you like, but I also don’t trust people around you, so we’ve got a tricky road to navigate, together.
- People will lie, hurt and betray you but the truth will set you free.
- Your mother is the most amazing person I have ever met.
- Master a second language.
- Every week, identify and eliminate your most used word.
- Keep your word.
- Collect things.
- Talent is learned. Learn a talent.
- Avoid gossip.
- Ask your mother all the questions. She has lots of answers.
- Go bushwalking on mountains.
- Ask me how a car works.
- Travel to at least three continents.
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15 pieces of advice for my unborn son
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