Let’s be real for a second: Fatherhood doesn’t come with a manual. You don’t get a syllabus, a how-to YouTube playlist, or a "Dad for Dummies" starter kit.

Most of us are just figuring it out as we go, sometimes crushing it, sometimes fumbling the bag.

Here’s the truth: there’s no such thing as a perfect father. But there is such a thing as a father who keeps showing up, keeps learning, and keeps getting better.

If you’re reading this, you probably know what we mean:

• You want to be present, but sometimes feel distant. 
• You want to teach lessons, but end up lecturing. 
• You want your son to open up, but you’re not sure how to break through.

That’s not failure—that’s being human. The question is: what do you do about it?

Here are a few reminders we wish someone had told us earlier:

1. Your son doesn’t need a perfect dad. He needs a growing one. He’s watching how you handle mistakes more than how you handle success.

2. Your story matters—even the messy parts. Some of your best teaching moments come from what you didn’t get right.

3. You can’t do this alone. Every dad needs a place to process, to learn, and to be reminded that he’s not the only one wrestling with this stuff. That’s why we’re building a fatherhood community.

So, take a breath. Reflect. Ask yourself:

• Am I becoming the father my son needs right now?
• Do I have brothers in my corner helping me figure this out?

Because fatherhood isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress, presence, and legacy.

👉Join us in building legacy relationships. We are starting to host LinkedIn Lives about creating legacy relationships with your son. It might be the spark you need to start building the connection you’ve always wanted.

We are rooting for you! 

Avery and Brian