“How on earth did I end up changing a diaper? For the third time. TODAY?” I vowed never to change another diaper about 16 years ago, right after my youngest outgrew them. Since then, I’ve steered clear of any diaper duties. Not happening. I’m more than happy to hold a…

Today is the 30th anniversary of my 18th birthday. Meaning, I turned 48 today. That’s thirty years of being a legal adult. Over these 10,957 days of adulthood, I’ve gathered countless lessons. I’m eager to share 30 of those lessons with you. Consider this a preview of the wisdom I’ll…

Years ago, I designed a family crest to represent my family lineage moving forward. Simple design. Nothing complicated. Then wrapped the design in a story my descendants would tell for generations to come when they spoke about El Viejito. The Bleeding Spade The blade and the embedded bleeding heart symbolize…

In my early 20s, I met a man that mesmerized me. Frank was loud, outlandish, and polarizing. Most people loved and gravitated to him, while others couldn’t stand him. Until then, I had never met anyone like him, but I wanted to be like him, the fun and exciting part. I found my first mentor. I now know that, but he was my boss at the time. …

“Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. Life and death are a package deal. They cannot be pulled apart, and we cannot truly live unless we are aware of death.” — Frank…

“How can I help and support you? What stressing you right now? “ I always ask when I have my daughters’ attention. Dinner is the one time when their attention is nowhere but in the moment. We’re enjoying a delightful meal and each other’s energy. From this open-ended and magical…

“I hustle for my last name; not my first.” -Dame Dash - What does that mean to you? For me? It means legacy. Leaving something behind for the next-gen and the generation after that. And that doesn’t just mean money. But it also includes leaving behind our family values and…

@FatJoe was spot on. However, I’d take it a step further. “Today’s price won’t be tomorrow’s price*.” This is true for all of us in our respective fields. As for me, if you hire me today, you’re getting a discount if you hire me today for anything. In another year…

Daughter: Have you asked her to be your Valentine? Me: No. She’s already my valentine. Daughter: You still have to ask her! Me: WTAF? Really. When did this become a thing? Daughter: Since, forever. Me: Fine.