The 3 Lessons That My Father Has Taught Me In My 19 Years Of Life

Summary

The author reflects on the three main life lessons taught by their father: finding a passion, staying true to one's values, and treating others with kindness.

Abstract

In honor of Father's Day, the author takes a moment to appreciate the wisdom imparted by their father over the years. They emphasize the importance of discovering one's passion, as it brings fulfillment and direction to life. The author shares their personal journey in finding their passion for hockey, which they plan to pursue further. The second lesson is the significance of maintaining one's values, which the author's father stresses as crucial for personal integrity and resilience against negative influences. The author's mother also played a role in instilling values, particularly the importance of faith. Lastly, the father's teaching to treat others with the same respect and kindness one desires to receive is highlighted as a fundamental principle that the author has internalized and practices daily. The author expresses deep gratitude for their father's guidance and wishes a happy Father's Day to all fathers, acknowledging the profound impact they can have on their children's lives.

Opinions

The author believes that a life without passion is not well spent and credits their parents for exposing them to various activities to help discover their passion.
Values are seen as a cornerstone of character, and the author's father is described as emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's values to avoid being easily swayed.
The author holds the belief that treating people with kindness is not only a lesson from their father but also a core value they've adopted from their Christian upbringing.
The author considers themselves fortunate to have role models in their parents, who exemplify the principles they've taught.
There is an acknowledgment that adhering to one's values can be challenging, but it is a testament to one's strength of character.

The 3 Main Lessons That My Father Has Taught Me In My 20 Years Of Life

Yesterday was a day of recognition and gratitude for all the dads in the world because it was Father’s Day. Father’s Day was nice as I was able to relax and watch a movie with my father like many did.

But as it was nearing the end of the day, I started to think about all the lessons and values my father instilled in me. At the end of my thought, I realized how blessed I am to have a Father in my life who has guided me throughout the process of my life. Now, I would like to give you all a Father’s Day gift by giving you the lessons that I have learned from my old man.

1. Find A Passion

My dad has always reiterated to me how important having a passion is because a life without a passion is a life not well spent. Some of you who are reading this may have found your passion and some of you may have not found it yet. In order to find your passion, you must try different things. Your passion could be music, writing, or film making but don’t be worried if you haven’t found your passion yet as it takes time.

I am glad both my dad and mom introduced me to different stuff as a kid. I tried acting, soccer, and track but I never liked them. But the one thing I truly found a passion for was hockey. I love the game and I put so much effort into the sport. Everyday, I always think about hockey and it is something I have found to love. I plan on playing the sport at the collegiate level and I want to create a business that is related with the sport and hopefully it can help the sport grow. Thank you pops for instilling into me that finding a passion is important in life.

“Follow your own passion — not your parents’, not your teachers’ — yours.” — Robert Ballard

2. Stay To True To Your Values

My father always took this lesson very seriously as this one is very important. In life, you must have and stay true to your values because it can make or break you as a person. A person who doesn’t hold him or herself to any standards or values is a weak-minded person and is very likely to be brainwashed very easily. Values are very important to me and it is something that no one can detach me from having.

My mom always made sure to instill in me that faith is very important and it is something I take very seriously as faith is very integral in my life. My father always made sure that I value being myself and not letting anyone change who I am. Values are very important as they can help lead you to the place in life you are destined to go. Make sure to know what your values are and then make sure you uphold your values as that will be very beneficial for you.

“It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.”

― Roy Disney

3. Treat People The Way You Like To Be Treated

My father stilled in me this lesson as it is the most popular but yet many do not live by this lesson. I never had a problem with treating people nicely as I was brought up in a Christian community and school so it was instilled in us to follow this lesson. This lesson has become a value of mine as I always treat people with kindness because what’s better than that, am I right?

My father and mother always treat people with respect and kindness and I am lucky enough to be able to have two great role models in my life. By no means is this lesson easy as your values will be tested sometimes, which is good because you will see how strong-minded you are as a person. I hope many of you were able to see how much of an impact my dad has had on me and I am grateful to have him and my mom in my life.

“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.” — Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Thank you Dad for being a great person and a great dad. I am proud to say that I am your son and I am grateful to have you in my life. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and I hope you all enjoyed your Sunday with your family.