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    Father to Son: Words of Wisdom Every Son Should Consider
    Father to Son: Words of Wisdom Every Son Should Consider
    Father to Son: Words of Wisdom Every Son Should Consider
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    Father to Son: Words of Wisdom Every Son Should Consider

    By Eric Willis

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    Eric Willis addresses a wide variety of topics that boys and young men will assuredly face in their lifetime.
    With the voice of a caring father, he offers knowledge about: Finance, Relationships, Travel, Education, Tenacity, Business, and more...

    He also offers philosophical approaches to assist sons with their thinking, planning, and actions.
    The book also discusses circumstances that sons should avoid and gives guidance on how to navigate around trouble.
    He extends wisdom that older men wish they had in their youth.

    Read this book if:
    You want advice that can change the course of your life
    You've never had a father's loving voice to guide you
    You want to know how to apply logic and good judgment
    You want to point yourself in the right direction
    You want to help someone who needs this insight
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateJul 23, 2018
    ISBN9780985763145
    Father to Son: Words of Wisdom Every Son Should Consider
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    Eric Willis

    Eric Willis serves as Pastor of Minister Development at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton Texas where he oversees Bent Tree’s Network of Church Leaders and the Pastoral Launching Pad residency & internship program. He is the Executive Director of Reclaim Leadership, a ministry of encouragement to ministry leaders facing burnout. As CEO of My Conflict Mentor, Eric consults on issues of interpersonal, organizational, business, and church conflict. He has over tweny-five years of pastoral ministry experience and is a Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Leadership Team. He is also a Certified Christian Conciliator.

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      Father to Son - Eric Willis

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      Manhood 

      If I get to be half the man that you are becoming, that will make me twice the man that I am now. I have a great deal of respect for you and hope you continue to make decisions that bring honor to our family. Manhood is a growth process, not just a landmark at which you will arrive. At every phase of manhood, you should experience an increase in understanding and operate with higher standards than before.  

      Live by your own standards. Over time, you will gather ideas and precepts that help you form your own system of thinking. Walk in your beliefs regardless of the actions of others. Standing alone is not a condition that one must suffer. It is an advantageous path that one takes in order to travel with less baggage and no one to slow you down.    

      Own up to your mistakes. This will make you a greater man than most of the men in your company. Owning up to mistakes is most often personal and internal to the extent that you are being honest with yourself.   

      Sometimes, owning up to mistakes calls for open confession to those who were impacted. Be courageous with your apology. Mark the moment as an accomplishment. Also be intentional about moving past it.  

      Be a man of valor. Live with a set of values upon which you stand firmly. Have a set of principles that you would defend with your life. Draw boundaries that you are committed to never cross, nor allow others to convince you to compromise. People will learn from the way you live. When they know what you stand for, there will rarely be any confrontation.   

      Avoid confrontations driven by your ego. Do not waste your time being in contention with others about things that have no value. Without values, your battles are a frivolous fight. Live valiantly and let those who are petty squabble over unimportant things. Disengage when there is contention. Others may not use wisdom, logic or understanding at your level. This heightens the chances that a conversation can turn into a brawl. Have nothing to do with this. Your manhood should not be measured by your fighting ability but by your capacity to make better decisions.  

      As a man, you will always be faced with challenges. When you have multiple problems, calm yourself and address them one at a time. The more problems you solve, the more confident you will become. In time, you will realize that problems do not upset you but rather motivate you to resolve issues daily.

      Face the pain. Even though it is difficult to admit your faults and failures, acknowledge them and grow. Confession may be painful but it is temporary because the problem goes away. Living with your unacknowledged faults is forever. 

      Be the kind of man you want your sons to become. They will learn your personality, your habits and emulate you in every way they possibly can. Care for them enough to model a life of scrupulous behavior. If you refuse to uphold a standard, be honest with them about your failure so they have a fighting chance to find a better path.

      Leaving your sons with a false sense of reality about the world is one of the cruelest things you can do to them. When they find their way, they will have little or no respect for you.    

      Be the kind of man you want your daughters to marry. You are the standard for what they believe to be normal. You should be honored, not troubled, when they marry a guy just like you.  

      Be a man of peace.  Practice communicating above conflict. Use calm words of wisdom. If there is no clear resolution, bid a peaceful farewell and use the nearest exit. The only physical altercations that have value are those that last twelve rounds and have a multi-million-dollar purse.   

      Do not allow anyone to usurp your value as a man. People will often attempt to demote or diminish your value. This is a tactic used by those who are intimidated, threatened, self-absorbed, or have self-esteem issues. Do not let these encounters define the measure of your greatness. Your manhood is much more than a moment in time with injured

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