Success is often pictured as a final destination—a trophy earned through hard work, grit, and drive. But in truth, it’s more like a threshold. Crossing it brings not only rewards but also new responsibilities. The further we rise, the heavier the load we bear. How we manage that burden determines whether our achievements spark enduring […]...

“Pretend life is a video game,” my father told me when I was a teenager. Back then, I was too young and stubborn to grasp what he meant about the spirit of adventure, even if I could parrot the words back to him. It took years of living—stumbling, failing, and occasionally triumphing—for his advice to […]...

Let me start with this: I have ADHD. Always have. And now, as fate would have it, I’m raising a child with ADHD—my son. When the diagnosis came, it wasn’t a shock. The signs were there—impulsivity, trouble focusing, the infamous energy bursts at 9 PM when it’s clearly bedtime. But as I looked at him, […]...

There seems to be a stigma within the United States revolving around Live Action Role Play (LARP) events and a misunderstanding for why people love LARP events. There are a variety of different game types out there to choose from, but still the U.S. LARP scene pales in comparison to that of Europe. Imagine a […]...

As you begin developing your heart of fatherhood there will inevitably be crowds of folk telling you exactly how you should raise your children. Even before my sons were born a cacophony of noise came from all around telling me exactly how to be a parent and raise my children. If you really want the […]...

I thank the good Lord that I met my wife before the craze of dating apps with Tinder in 2013 and everyone forgot how to meet people organically. It has always seemed like a shallow hole to me. A place for just hook ups and one-night stands. While I have not participated in the dating […]...

You know the struggle is real. Everyday chores seem to multiply like rabbits, leaving little room for getting back your me time. The internet screams with endless lists of "shoulds" – laundry, dishes, vacuuming, dusting, trash... the cacophony is enough to make your head spin! But what if we stopped focusing on what we should […]...

It's no secret that meaningful connections are vital for everyone, but for those of us with ADHD, it can be an especially tough nut to crack. We're often hit hard by the "out of sight, out of mind" phenomenon. Trust me, I get it. Even though I genuinely care about the people in my life, […]...

Recently, my wife tagged me in social media photos from a local farm and pumpkin patch. It was a bittersweet moment, as I realized I'd missed a fun family outing with my wife, mother-in-law, and two sons. This seems like a great time to reflect on sacrifice in parenthood. Our eldest had a fantastic time […]...

I've been using the Do It Now RPG app to gamify my life, and it's been a game-changer. By assigning characteristics and skills to tasks, I've turned my to-do list into a thrilling adventure. Do It Now RPG doesn't just help you get things done; it helps you become the best version of yourself. The […]...