Happy Fathers Day!-Dan Hoffman'isms :)

This is part of an open letter I gave to my Dad for his 60th Birthday :)

"I once heard Paul Newman described as “Unaffected”. Paul Newman is unaffected by his good looks, unaffected by his charm, wit or smarts. He is unaffected. The only thing that affects Paul is other people’s happiness. & This made me think of my Dad.

My Dad’s words to LIVE by:

Work Smart not hard.

Never give up on someone you love.

Family comes first.

Your brother and sisters are ALL U GOT. Protect each other. Have each
other’s back.

Siblings: "They can judge better than me if you are living life right
bc they are in your generation. So listen to them."

Always have a buddy. One of my Dad's #1 rules. Travel in pairs. Exploring through the weeds, bike riding, and the mall. Always watch your buddy. Buddy system.

Your best weapon is yourself-LEAVE. If you don’t like how you are
being treated you use your legs and you leave. INVALUABLE ADVICE.

Bosses like to see where your money is being spent, so treat yourself with nice things.

Try new experiences! See the world. We will be here when you get back!

Only get 20,000 Days on this planet, if you're lucky! Think about that in dollars and you realize that’s not a lot. Spend them wisely.

Follow the JOY.

Be BOLD. Have the guts to live YOUR life.

Take care of number one. Get check ups etc. So you can be alive to take care of everyone else-Grandpa used to say this!

JUST SHOW UP. If you are scared or think you aren’t good enough. JUST SHOW UP. –This mantra has gotten me to be brave in ways I never
thought I could. Bc all you have to do is show up. Half the people
don’t...so you are half way there. And after a while of showing up you
become a Master at it. So all you have to do is SHOW UP for yourself
and magic happens :)

Plan of Attack. Goal Orientated. Every time I speak to my Dad he asks how I’m doing and if I’m living my dreams. No judgment: "What makes you happy kiddo wont make me happy so concentrate on making You happy!”


My Dad is:
Strong willed. Smartest man I know. He knows hello, one dirty & one clean joke in Every language. His Corny one-line jokes made him a favorite with my friends: "Hey Mr. Hoffman tell us that joke about.." He can talk to ANYONE, ABOUT ANYTHING! And boy can he TALK. Lol. & His Eyes Sparkle when he talks to you :) He has the inherent gift to make everyone feel comfortable. He is Dependable & Giving. Always a lending hand. Kind. Helpful. Great dancer! Guy's guy. NO or Can't are Not in his vocabulary. Can do attitude ALWAYS for any situation. The ultimate fixer: “Let me help you fix it up”. Hardworking!!!!!!Pop’s work ethic and tenacity was clearly seen in his constant Side jobs: NYC cab driver, construction...Traveling for work as a Chemical Engineer to pay for our college tuitions...

Everyone who meets my Dad loves him! What's not to love?!? He is jovial, charismatic and FUN to be around. Coolest, suavest, Incredibly handsome, goofy, funny and an absolute great human being that I am lucky enough to be blessed to have as my Father.

&...
My Dad is a ROCKSTAR!
I grew up on the bottom of a stage starring up at my Dad. His charisma on stage & all around stage presence paired with his musical talents made him a natural, I remember being in AWE! & still am :)"

I figured this is the best way to introduce you guys at GSTQ to my Daddy, Dan Hoffman. As you can see there are a ton of Dan Hofman'isms. As a father he never worried about us. He always had faith we would find our way...He was right bc Whenever I'm in a bind I remind myself of his advice to keep on track! & I'm sure I will use his pearls of wisdom again in future posts :))))

Today, write an open letter to your Dad :) & Give thanks to all the Dads in your life, related or not! Be grateful for their guidance & love!

Xo

This is my Dad's band: Guess which one he is ;) bc I kinda look a lil like him! Lol