On Becoming a Young Dad: How unfortunate it is to be dismissed because of a number, but how fortunate I am to have the opportunity to prove my worth.

To care for and to protect is written in our genetic code. As men, it’s who we are. And I think the embers of the man we will become begin to spark and crackle as we grow older out of our childhood, but burst to flame when we must fulfill our duty as guardian and father

To learn who a person truly is, watch what they do when they are broken down and reduced to nothing. Once you have achieved rock bottom, knowledge of who you really are can be discovered. You can use this to succeed in all that you wish to do. Seek the help you may need, and then rebuild.

I want to lead my children by example. I want to teach them that dreams should never be forgotten, that part of true happiness is being in love with what you do. But one lesson I want my kids to remember after I’m gone is that the fight for love and passion is something worth dying for.

Each of us has the strength to face down our demons. The trick is to find it.

No matter your creed, or the people you descend from, no matter how many other people there are, you are in control of your world. Make it bend to your will. Master your skills, form alliances, explore the boundless world of Earth. The possibilities are infinite.