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My father used to tell me that “90% of life is just showing up”.

Then he died and I couldn’t remember anything positive about our relationship.

No memories, no shared experiences, no profound moments. Nothing bonded over or enjoyed. Nothing.

It turns out that last 10% is everything.

That last 10% is life itself.

Do more than just show up and go through the motions today.

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TanukiBTC ⚡ · 156w

Was your dad a workaholic?

TuvokSeed · 156w

sounds drastic i am sorry

I think he was right strictly from a work standpoint. Show up early and eager to work and you will do fine. That does not apply to love/relationships. I tell my little ones there are only two things in the world that are not scams. Real Love and bitcoin. Everything else is an exchange where you ho...

Zoltan ⚡️ · 156w

I believe it was the mindset of their generation

franzap · 156w

Was it strictly work related advice? Showing up can also mean being there for your loved ones

That’s harsh. If he turned up for 90% of the time then it shows a consistency which, while it may not give you the warm and fuzzies, shows something deeper than just turning up occasionally with some flashy toy. Cut him a bit of slack - if he held true to his 90% maxim then you had a good dad

Jason Hodlers · 156w

Your father's words seem to be all (or perhaps 90%) about quantity, at the expense of quality. It's a fiat mentality that has been drilled in pretty much all of us in these modern times. It sucks the life and substance out of everything (even toasters 👇), and makes life all about tasks, not taste...

On the margins, great insight. ✌️ He may have gave you a gift.

Damn. This was powerful. Thank you.

Mike Hall ⚡️ · 156w

Best thing I read today, thanks for sharing.

Random Guy · 156w

based. Hopefully that lesson bears fruit and you can be a better dad to your kids.....

berean jones · 156w

Okay, that caught me off guard, deep moment. Fathers and sons. Like most men I'm caught somewhere between Cat Stevens, Mike and the Mechanics, and Harry Chapin.

Deleted Account · 156w

SOUNDS LIKE HE HAD A SHITCOINER MENTALITY. GOOD THING YOU DON'T

PayPaul · 156w

Both points are correct. Some folks don’t even show up cause they are too focused on their “passion”. All kids feel ignored. They have very strong feelings.