Without getting into a full post, how do I inject passion into my life? For me, it’s about being a husband and father, being present for my family every day, through the highs and lows, the tough lessons, and the small, everyday moments.

It's about diving into the deep end without hesitation, struggling and swimming until I reach the surface, knowing that in doing so, I might make things a little easier for my kids, not so much that they won’t face their own struggles, because those are essential, but enough so they don’t have to tackle the same challenges I did.

It’s also about pouring passion into my teaching, doing everything I can to support students who are often overlooked, while understanding when to leave that passion at work. When I step out of the classroom, that time belongs to my family.

Ultimately, I inject passion into my life through my family. My immediate family shaped my core values and made me who I am today, and I plan to instill those same values in my kids. 

I want them to fully immerse myself in whatever they’re passionate about, whether it’s tennis, woodworking, gardening, engineering, whatever it may be. I want to ensure they go after it with everything they’ve got, so they don’t have any regrets. I don’t want them to look back years from now and wonder, “What if I had tried harder? What if I hadn’t given up? What if I had just stuck with it?” I want them to chase their dreams without holding back, something I wish I had done more of in my own life.