The first entry
One day my father, he told me
"Son, don't let it slip away" He took me in his arms, I heard him say "When you get older Your wild heart will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid"
Real words from ordinary people
A permanent archive of the quiet wisdom passed down by parents, teachers, coaches, grandparents, and mentors.
One day my father, he told me
Don't ever spend money you don't actually have yet. If you can't pay for it twice, you can't afford it once.
When I was looking at buying my first car on credit and he saw me stressing over the payments.
One day my mother, she told me
When you're really upset with someone, write down everything you want to say. And then don't send it. Just hold onto it for a day.
After a big fight with a friend in middle school, and I was about to send an angry message.
One day my teacher told me
It's not about being the smartest kid in the room. It's about being the one who's willing to keep trying when everyone else has given up.
After I finally solved a difficult math problem I'd been stuck on for days.