Lewis HowesYour Personal 24/7 Greatness Coach

Every Father Needs to Hear This!

6 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this heartfelt monologue, a father confesses his deepest fear: the day his children no longer rush to greet him because they no longer need their dad at home. He explains that to prevent this, he strives to be constantly present and to act as their best friend, cherishing every hug and moment of physical affection with his 8‑, 7‑, and 4‑year‑old children. The speaker reflects on the joy of being the “Disney‑character” figure who holds his kids until they let go, and he expresses a strong desire not to lose these intimate connections as his children grow older.

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You know what my biggest fear is? What? The day I come home and they don't run out. Ooh. Oh no. The day I come home and they're just still playing and it's not their dad's home. And so to make sure that doesn't happen, I have to make sure I'm there for them and I'm their best friend when I'm there. Yeah. And I'm their best friend. So their best friend is coming home. Wow. Because right now when I see them, they will sprint up and hug me and they won't let go. And I'll hold. I'll hold on until they let go. You're like Disney. There you go. You're like Disney character, man. Disney character until they let go. Wow. And so I'm still fortunate, you know, 8-year-old, 7-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I still have that. Wow. I don't want to lose that. Gosh.