My son, now that you are a man….

I pass down to you lessons that I wished I learnt at your age

1. Never forget how God has led your parents this far and He will lead you too as you choose to honour and serve Him.

2. The most valuable things in life are family, friends, faith, and health, and these cannot be bought by money. Pursue after them!

3. A higher income doesn’t make you financially secure but living below your means will.

4. Not everyone is going to like or approve of you, that’s fine! What matters is that you respect yourself.

5. Who you are as a person matters more than what you achieve.

6. Pursue excellence, not perfection. Don’t be satisfied with doing your job but do your very best.

7. Don’t take yourself too seriously; be intentional to laugh and have fun.

8. If you don’t win at home, it doesn’t matter what you win outside of home.

9. Take that risk. Every time you feel uncomfortable is when you put yourself in a position to grow.

10. Choose to be nice instead of being popular.

11. Live according to your definition of success and not somebody else’s.

12. Be comfortable admitting your mistakes. That is a sign of authenticity and vulnerability.

13. If you aren’t humble, then your hustle is meaningless.

14. Read a minimum of 10 pages of a good book daily, listen to an inspiring podcast once a week, write down your thoughts.

15. Be generous with compliments and stingy with criticism.

16. Respect women and treat the woman you love as a princess.

17. Be faithful with the small things.

18. Whatever it takes, honour your word.

29. Travel and see the world. Create memories that will outlive you.

20. Invest in your health – Play a sport, be regular at the gym, or go for a walk daily.

21. The struggle is where strength is built; make the best of a struggle.

22. Remember that it’s perfectly fine for a man to cry.

23. Always look for the bright side in every situation.

24. Do something to feed your mind, strengthen your spirit, and exercise the body daily.

25. Choose your friends wisely. Have friends that will build, challenge, and who will hold you accountable.

Do this my son and you would have lived a life that matters!