Starboy – and parents walking this journey with us,
I have written to you many times over the past year. Letters of encouragement. Letters of correction. Letters of hope and letters of frustration. I have celebrated your wins – the tournament goals, the 90% in French, the moments of genuine kindness. I have cited examples, From Islam Feruz to Andy Robertson, From Kobi Manoo
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Attitude. Generosity. Tenacity. Role Model
Starboy – and parents walking this journey with us,
Twelve months.
It has been twelve months since we returned from Africa. Twelve months since you stood at the edge of two worlds – one of struggle, scarcity, survival; the other of triumph, pride, and opportunity. Twelve months since you looked me in the eye and said, “Dad, I want to go back to England. I’ll try harder.
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Self-Awareness. Professionalism. Trust. Tolerance.
Starboy – and parents walking this journey with us,
Every now and then, life sends you a message through someone else’s voice. Someone who has walked a path you are only beginning to tread. Someone who can say things that a parent cannot quite say in the same way.
Your uncle has written you a letter.
He titled
… Gratitude. Assets. Stocks. Shares.
Starboy – and parents walking this journey with us,
This week, we are looking at something different. Something that might feel like it belongs in a boardroom or a bank, but actually belongs right here, in your room, in your habits, in your choices.
We are looking at gratitude, assets, stocks, and shares.
Self-Awareness. Professionalism. Trust. Tolerance.
Starboy – and parents walking this journey with us,
This morning, you and I went out together. Just us. No agenda, no pressure – just presence. And in that space, we listened to something important: summaries of two books that could not be more different, yet together say something profound about the season you are in.
Self-Awareness. Professionalism. Trust. Tolerance.
To star boy – and to parents navigating the young adult years,
It has been great having you back from your trip, and I want to admit I missed you when you were away
Glad you’ve settled into the rhythm of things though the early morning snooze and late night is something you need to watch, and i hope this conversation will be a thing of the past.
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My name is Kelly-Kester. ‘Influential fathers’ was created to help fathers and aspiring fathers to become FATHERS of GREATER INFLUENCE. Fathers play an important role in every society but many fathers are workaholics and are increasingly overwhelmed by the demands of competing priorities. This usually affect their level of influence in the life of their children and beyond their home.
