31/08/2026
13 for our 13 year old ❤️
1. Family is everything. And remember, family isn’t always defined by blood.
2. Choose your people well. Who you surround yourself with will help shape who you become.
3. Be a good friend. The best way to have great people in your life is to be one yourself.
4. Work hard. Talent will open doors, but character and effort will keep them open.
5. Be kind. Especially when there’s nothing in it for you.
6. Keep your word. Your reputation will take years to build and moments to lose.
7. Stay humble. There will always be something to learn and someone you can learn it from.
8. Don’t fear failure. Some of the best lessons in life come disguised as things that didn’t go your way.
9. Stand for something. Know your values, and have the courage to live by them.
10. Look after your health. You only get one body and one mind — treat them both like they matter.
11. Make time for fun. Work hard, chase big things, but never become too busy to enjoy your life.
12. Be grateful. For what you have, where you’ve come from, and especially for the people who helped you get there.
13. Never measure a rich life by money alone. Measure it by the people you love, the people who love you, and the difference you make in their lives.
Happy 13th birthday to our boy, Ari McCabe.