I Missed Not Having a Dad in My Life by Hogan Hilling
Hogan Hilling grew up without a father in his life. It wasn’t until he was in his early 20’s when he met his father for the first time.
Jim Harshaw on How to Achieve More Success Through Failure
Jim Harshaw believes failure, struggle and setbacks are not only an inevitable part of life but a necessary step on the path to success. Jim Harshaw has learned many life lessons on the wrestling mat. Having been a Division I All American and won three ACC Championships for the University of Virginia, trained at the Olympic Training Center and competed overseas for Team USA he has experienced significant triumph and devastating defeat. He relates those powerful lessons of failure, struggle and setback to empower his audiences to overcome their own challenges and achieve success despite their inevitable failures.
Jim Miller: Living life without regret
Jim Miller lives everyday putting all of himself into it. He would prefer to suffer injury or pain (emotional or physical) if it meant that he left everything on the mat. After all, he says, the only thing you can control is the effort you put into life. This same philosophy is what he brings to parenting. As the father of four kids, Jim wants to teach his children that every day matters and, because of this, they should do what they love.
MY MOTHER WAS RAPED AND RAGE RULED MY LIFE by David Rachford
“I share this story from David Rachford with the GDP community for several reasons.
First, I share this story because David had the courage to really put himself out there and share some serious obstacles in his life. We can all relate to obstacles and we can learn how to overcome our own when someone like David Rachford comes forward with their own story of struggle and overcoming obstacles.
Second, this story is very hard to read and it will hit the core of your humanity like a ton of bricks. It will rattle you. It will shake you up. It will make you view your life a little different.
Finally, this story is true. It’s heartfelt. It’s real life. David, thank you for sharing this with our readers.”
Larry Hagner: The Man Behind the Good Dad Project
The surface doesn’t always reflect what is really deep underneath. Truth: we don’t know what experiences someone brings to the table when we meet them. Nothing more real can be said about Larry Hagner’s story than that. To meet Larry, one would not know, first hand, his tumultuous childhood.
The Difference Between a Dad and a Father by Brendan Hufford
What’s the difference between a father and a dad? Check out what Brendan Hufford has to say about that…
