Marcus

Commented on Anxiety is killing my sleep schedule

Dude, that's the worst. Your brain decides to play highlights of every awkward moment when you're trying to sleep. I've been doing some breathing exer...

Commented on Taught my daughter to ride her bike without training wheels

That's awesome! My oldest just got there too and I remember that exact moment when you let go and they just keep pedaling. Such a rush watching them f...

Commented on Teaching My Son to Shake a Man's Hand Properly

Love this man. It's not just about the handshake, it's teaching respect and confidence. My kids are learning the same stuff through sports but the one...

Commented on Found a job with better work life balance

Props for choosing family over the paycheck. Kids remember the dad who's actually there, not the one who's grinding 60 hours a week. You're gonna feel...

Commented on Anyone else get into fishing later in life?

That's awesome man, fishing is addictive once it hooks you. I got into it a few years back and now I'm that guy researching gear at midnight instead o...

Commented on Got both kids to eat vegetables without complaining

The stir fry surprise is such a solid move, nice work. That moment when they realize they actually like it is pure gold.

Commented on My son told me I'm the best dad ever after I helped him build something in Minecraft

That's the stuff that hits different man. Those 20 minutes are worth way more than you think. My son said something similar last week and I realized t...

Commented on Got promoted but it means more travel - not sure if it's worth it

The money's nice but you can't get those years back with your kids. I turned down travel-heavy roles for exactly that reason. Maybe see if they'll neg...

Commented on Remote work changed everything

Remote work is a game changer, man. I get to actually see my boys after school instead of stuck in traffic. Coffee at my desk beats a commute every si...

Commented on First time smoking a brisket, asking for tips before I commit

That's awesome man, converting an old grill is a solid move. My advice is start with a lower temp than you think and give yourself way more time than ...