The Kick-Ass Blog

I am nice. I wasn't raised with great boundaries, so I lean toward niceness out of an instinct for survival. I find it easier to put my needs last and take care of someone else's needs first. When I was young, I was confused by my family, particularly my father. So I...

I'm sorry. The most powerful two-word phrase in the English language …and every language: I'm sorry. Why is it so powerful to hear “I'm sorry”? Because “I'm sorry” can repair the hurt that I caused you. A true apology can rebuild and strengthen our relationship. Why...

“Fellas, you HAVE to cry. If you don’t cry, you’re gonna kill somebody!” - comedian Nore Davis What can you do if you don’t know what you are feeling? What if you can’t even label them? Don’t laugh. I have been that guy. I was flying to Montreal to break up with my...

“Is this going to give me nightmares?”My wife never got over when I took her to see “Se7en.” She was right to be concerned. I forgot to tell her that 99 percent of the world dies in the new show that I pulled up. Oops! Back in the 90’s, when we went to the Bala...

No one asks Dad how he is doing. Try it. Ask the Dad in your life, “Are you OK?” They don’t need to be YOUR Dad. They can be your friend, your partner, your sibling, or someone’s uncle. You don’t have to play the game of “How are you?” and “I’m fine.” Instead, ask two...

I find a lot of cool stuff on my journey, seeking to upgrade my life. Each Monday at noon Eastern, I share my latest treasures with you for fun and to help fathers to become The Best Dad Ever. Here are links to the resources I mentioned in this video: First of all,...