The Problem With Forcing Our Lenses Onto Our Kids
By Michael Holland There are times as a father when I believe I'm being very open and un-controlling. I express my concerns or thoughts and then leave it up to my kids to make [...]
The Tension of the College Major Question
by Michael Holland By the time my oldest son was a sophomore in college, he had been asked the question "what's your major" at least 1,000 times. This question started to come up in [...]
Manning Up at a Funeral
by Michael Holland A little over 10 years ago, I had the honor of speaking at my friend Rick’s funeral. It was one of those experiences that is horribly painful, yet extremely fulfilling. [...]
Sharing The Cheesecake With Younger Men
By Michael Holland A slice of cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory is a decadent luxury on so many levels. It’s a pure dessert with deep, rich flavors assured to fully satisfy that craving for [...]
Just a Dad Coaching From the Stands
By Michael Holland There’s the old coach, sitting on the top row of the bleachers watching the game. He smiles slightly, watching the players move gracefully across the field. He admires the intensity of [...]
Why Momentum Does Not Equal Success as a Father
By Michael Holland Burning the candle on both ends and in the middle makes us feel like we are being successful. The momentum and pace provide the rush, and we complete our days [...]