+ 22 The things that really matter
My juice bros… just wanted to share a little reflection today.
Last week, my oldest son graduated from high school.
Life has a funny way of reminding us what’s actually important. We spend so much time fighting battles … work, family, health, finances, the gym, our own minds … that sometimes we forget to stop and appreciate the small victories along the way.
This is one of those victories.
I know graduation isn’t the finish line. It’s just the beginning of a much longer road. But every meaningful journey deserves to have its milestones celebrated.
As a father, my goal has never been for my kids to become copies of me. It’s for them to become better than me.
Thankfully… that’s a pretty achievable goal. lol
Something I’ve realized over the years is that I naturally give far more weight to the bad moments than the good ones. The mind has a tendency to cling to problems as if they deserve all our attention.
But the truth is, none of us are here forever.
Whether you’re a philosopher who says we get around 4,000 weeks… or a meathead running enough compounds to negotiate with Father Time… our time is still limited.
So celebrate the small wins.
Hit a PR? Growth phase done ? Another cutting for summer season ? Celebrate it.
Finished a hard week? Celebrate it.
Watched your kid reach a milestone? Definitely celebrate it.
Those moments are what make the difficult ones worth carrying.
Enjoy your Sunday, my big bros.
My E2 is under control. Love y’all
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This is great brother, very happy to read this and happy for you and your family. My son also just graduated high school so I have that same feeling of pride. Family is the most important thing and you have a beautiful one
<As a father, my goal has never been for my kids to become copies of me. It’s for them to become better than me.
Thats exactly it my Panda man! Check you out with the slim fit button up. Too many parents want the kid to be a copy of what they are and didnt accomplish what they were able to and and want them fulfill "their" dream. Let them be a better version of you but NOT you.
Haha, thanks, brother! Every now and then I try to look like a civilized human being.
But you’re absolutely right. Our job isn’t to have our kids live our dreams … it’s to give them the tools, values, and opportunities to build their own. If they become better men than we are, I’d call that a life well lived.
AMEN!
This was a beautiful post…
Congratulations to your Son!
Great post, Panda. Gave me a few moments to slow down for a few and give some appreciation to some recent moments in my own life today after I read it. Congrats to your son and you guys!
Congratulations
Thanks, brother! I really appreciate it.
Happy Panda family!! Congrats to the boy, and to you for trying to be the best dad you can be
Thank you, BIG. I’m trying my best every day. That’s all we can do.
Congrats !!
Thanks a lot, brother! Means a lot.
It’s the little things that make life worth living.
Congrats brother, much love.
Big bro, couldn’t agree more.
Those little moments become the big ones. Much love.
Congratulations to lil Panda man. I have 2 in highschool, its crazy how the days go by like water.
Thanks, brother! It’s crazy how fast they grow. Blink once and they’re adults.
Heck yea congrats, I too had our youngest graduate recently, noting more important than family!!
100% BIG…
Congrats to your youngest too, brother! Family always comes first.
Congrats.
Great message.
Thank you, my Dude. Glad the message resonated.
Congrats Panda, made my day seeing this.
That honestly means a lot. Thank you, Big bro.
What a moment. Huge congrats to you and family man!
I'm sure you and Mrs panda are full of pride.
Thanks, Big Milky ! We definitely are. Proud and a little emotional too.
That’s awesome bro.. being a successful father is the best reward life can give you
Couldn’t agree more. Nothing compares to being a good father.(I’m trying my very best)Thanks, brother.
Love the message bro….true words of mature wisdom. Big congratulations to you an fam. God bless you guys.
Really appreciate that, brother.
God has been so good to me i can't complain.
Wishing nothing but the best for you and your family too.
Thank you I appreciate u my man
Yes sir! Just had my 1st child a few months ago and the emotions I’ve experienced are unlike anything else. Never thought I’d be more happy for someone than myself and my son truly makes me feel that way.
Congrats Panda! Strong and present fathers my man. Love to see another juice bro being a great father and leading his family.
Congrats on becoming a dad, brother! It only gets better from here. Enjoy every stage … they grow way too fast.
We all love this lifestyle, but our greatest legacy will never be the physique we built… it’ll be the family we built.
Nice 1 Buddy - I wasn't aware you had kids actually!!
Absolutely pal, don't ever wish your life away in the quest for bigger and better things constantly - I have always been guilty of this rather than just stopping and taking a look around at everything that is currently going well. This lifestyle can honestly become ridiculously over obsessive at times wanting for whatever level you aren't currently at. I use to drive around asking myself why can't I get 8 reps with 405 like that Prick on Youtube can - when the reality now is that I'd love to be able to just go into my weights room and be able to do just 1!!!! LOL
I've begun prioritizing my family a lot more now instead of thinking 'I'll fit that person in if I'm not due to be training that day' LMAO
Big brother @press1… that really hit home.
I think we’re all guilty of chasing the next goal while forgetting to appreciate where we already are.
Tomorrow’s the big day, brother. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers. Everything’s going to be alright … I know you’ll come back stronger than ever. Then it’s time to chase that 405 again and many more after that !
Buddy - I think I must have forgotten to tell ya in amongst this Heat Dome we've been under ...
The Fuckin Anaesthetist is off work sick!! LMFAOOO He had to cancel my Pre op meeting with him last week I was due to have and he ain't in till bloody Wednesday!! So the surgery is now 2 weeks tomorrow - that was the soonest they could rearrange it to. & I must admit - my scared ass didn't need much persuading to hold it off another 2 weeks
LMAOOO … Brooo, I had a feeling your subconscious wasn’t complaining too much about another 2 weeks!
But it’ll be here before you know it. Keep that shoulder together just a little longer, then it’s finally time to get it fixed once and for all.
Maybe those extra two weeks of prayers will earn you a few more blessings. Lmao
Jokes aside, I’m not religious, but I do believe in God, and I truly believe everything will go well, brother. You’ve got this.
Bro - If I don't make it outta that Theatre alive then all who bare witness to this - I Officially hand the 'Keys to the Yard' over to Panda (& maybe Milky if he behaves himself) and you can also have my CC badge. Randomdude can take ownership of Daily Bitches if he wants LMAO
Congrats homie.
Nice boot shoes
Thanks, homie!
Tried to keep it classy… that was the best I could do. LMAOO
Comfy and classy you're a high caliber man
Congrats bro!
Thanks, brother! Appreciate it.
Fuck yeah!
That’s the energy! Appreciate you, brother.
Congrats to your son for graduating and to you for raising a kid you are obviously proud of. My E2 is also under control but this made me a little teary eyed. I have a two year old who starts preschool tomorrow and even though you and I are on different stages of fatherhood, the passing of time hits the same. Cheers bro and thanks for being a good dad
Brother… enjoy every second of it. Everyone tells us they grow up fast, but you never truly understand it until you live it. Best of luck to your little one tomorrow, and thanks for the kind words.