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10 Lessons I Learned From My Dad

I wouldn’t be the person I am without you, Dad.

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Here is a list of things I learned from my dad, lessons that I will keep with me forever:

It’s okay to be assertive.

My dad taught me that it’s okay to take charge of a situation if I had to, to not let anyone walk over me.

Have fun, but don’t be stupid.

Back in the day when my dad didn’t have social media (thank God), my dad and his buddies had some fun and crazy times. But never too crazy!

Work hard.

Work hard, play hard!

Cherish your loved ones, leave the fakes behind.

You do not need anyone in your life that isn’t going to be there for you. Your loved ones are not here forever, so love them hard.

Bring strays in, and love them.

My dad loves animals so much. So much, that the animals always pick him as his favorite! Probably because he changed their life forever. You’ll love that mutt until the day that you die.

Take care of your car!

Enough said.

Your education is important, so make the most of it.

After all, school is expensive! Give it your all.

Learn from your mistakes.

I’ve known for a long time that nobody is perfect. Even my dad. What makes us better people is knowing that and wanting to be better, by learning from where we went wrong.

Enjoy the little things in life.

Enjoy the nice weather, the ice cold beer, brand new jeans, fried catfish, your favorite songs. It makes life so much better.

I’m blessed to have a loving father.

I am grateful for everything my father has done and given me. I have such a great role model in my life who I also get to call my dad. Knowing he’s there for me whenever warms my heart.

Happy Father's Day to my dad and to all the other dads out there!

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