What I've Learned From My Dad

In honor of Father's Day, here's a collection of what I've learned so far from my dad. Some are what he's said, some are his examples. Some are serious, and some not so much. All are important though.

1. Keep your eye on the ball.

2. Follow through.

3. A man will do whatever he has to to help out and pick up the slack. Even if its dishes and laundry.

4. Family is most important.

5. You're not going to be perfect at everything you do. But if you try your best, then you can be proud.

6. When you make a mistake, understand it. Know what you did wrong.

7. Drink straight liquor. When it starts to taste good, you've had enough.

8. Take responsibility. You make a mistake, you own up to it.

9. There's a lot you can do for yourself before you need to ask for help.

10. Measure twice. Cut once. If you do it the other way, it usually doesn't work.

11. Righty tighty, lefty loosey.

12. It's okay to talk to yourself. It's okay to argue with yourself, but if you argue with yourself and lose, then you have a problem.

13. It's okay to disagree, just know why you disagree.

14. Johnny Cash is good music.

15. Don't go to bed angry.

16. Leave work at work, so it doesn't affect your family when you get home.

17. Be a good brother, son, husband and father. It makes a difference.

18. Take your son in the pool and try to get him to swim. Even if it doesn't take.