Tim Hoch

Two words: Live boldly. Every single time you are offered a choice that involves greater risk, take it. You will lose on many of them but when you add them up at the end of your life you’ll be glad you did.

We were lost. All of us.

When you fight tooth and nail for tolerance, here’s an idea. Exercise some. Not everyone is going to like you, or agree with you or accept you.

You allow the construct of religion to keep you from being an authentic person. Even more problematic, you use religious beliefs as a means to support your pettiness, your prejudices, your political preferences, your agenda.

Know this: there are very few obstacles that cannot be overcome. Hang in there and you will be amazed at what happens. You will achieve much of your success by attrition.

You will not be successful because of who you are. You will be successful because of who you think you are.

“My gosh, you act as though you’ve never even heard of thongs for little boys.”

I posted “50 Rules for Sons” in anticipation of my son Stephen’s graduation from high school. This year I am posting my “50 Rules for Daughters” for Sophie, 17 years old, and Hallie, 13 years old.

Give people the benefit of the doubt, until you doubt the benefit. Then stop. You’ll know when that is.

Don’t be afraid to admit when you’re wrong or when you’ve made a mistake.

This is how to make a relationship last.