My dear Thomas, James, and Margot,
There is something I need you to know, something that will serve you in ways you may not fully understand until much later in life: Truth is rare. It is not just about being honest or avoiding lies—it is something far deeper and more profound. Truth is something you must seek. It is something you must fight for. And if you are willing to pursue it, to live by it, you will stand apart in a world that so often prefers illusion over reality.
Truth is not just a statement—it is a way of life. It is about stripping away the unnecessary, the false, the convenient, and getting as close as possible to what is real. It is about asking the hard questions and having the courage to accept the answers, even when they are not what you hoped for.
Most people do not do this. They cling to what makes them comfortable. They choose the easier path, the softer version of reality that fits their preferences. But I want more for you. I want you to be among the few who have the strength to pursue what is truer, to refine your understanding of the world, of others, and of yourselves.
Seeking truth is not always easy. Sometimes, it means admitting you were wrong. Sometimes, it means standing alone. Sometimes, it means seeing yourself with unfiltered honesty—recognizing your weaknesses, your shortcomings, the ways in which you could be better. But this is what makes truth so powerful. It does not weaken you; it strengthens you. It allows you to grow. It ensures that when you speak, people will listen, because they will know that your words are not careless, not manipulative, not self-serving—but anchored in something real.
Truth is not a fixed destination. It is not something you arrive at and declare, “I have it now.” It is a process. A discipline. A commitment. You must be humble enough to know that you will never hold all of it, but you must be determined enough to keep seeking anyway.
This pursuit will shape the kind of people you become. It will make you wiser, more resilient, more trustworthy. If you live in truth, you will not have to remember lies. You will not have to pretend. You will not have to be afraid of being exposed, because what you present to the world will be real.
This world needs people like that. It needs people like you—people willing to look beyond what is easy and toward what is true. So be those people. Seek truth, even when it is difficult. Speak truth, even when it is not popular. Live truth, even when no one is watching.
And when in doubt, remember this: Truth will always be a compass. It will guide you when the path is unclear. It will keep you steady when the world wavers. And if you stay committed to it, if you hold onto it as one of the defining values of your life, it will lead you to a life of honor, depth, and meaning.
With all my love,
Dad
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Until next time—stay grounded, stay honest, and let truth be your compass.
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