Life Motivation from the Smallest Voices: Finding Strength in My Child

figured I’d spill the beans about the one person who totally owns my heart—and no, it’s not a secret crush or my favorite pizza delivery guy. It’s my daughter, Raynlee! She’s my one and only kiddo, and being her dad is my number-one gig. At almost 3 years old, she’s got the coolest, wildest personality—like a tiny superhero with no cape but tons of courage. Seriously, this girl climbs everything! Couches, tables, maybe even the fridge if I turn my back too long. And guess what? She hasn’t taken a tumble yet. She’s like a fearless ninja with perfect balance!

But here’s the real talk: when (not if) she finally falls, I’ll be right there to scoop her up, dust her off, and cheer her on to try again. I’m her dad, not her bubble-wrap bodyguard—though some days I wish I could wrap her up and keep her safe forever. Truth is, I won’t always be there to catch her, and that stinks to think about. I’m a single dad, which wasn’t part of my big life plan. I pictured her mom and me as this unstoppable parenting team, like superheroes in matching capes. But life? Ha! It’s got a sneaky way of flipping the script when you least expect it—like a plot twist in a goofy movie.

You can plan all you want, but then—BOOM—something changes, and you’re left scratching your head, making a new plan. That’s me right now: figuring out how to be an awesome dad and a good co-parent for my little princess, Raynlee. It’s been a bumpy ride at first, like a rollercoaster with extra loops, but I’m 100% sure it’s gonna smooth out soon. Why? Because I’m not giving up, and I’ve got a secret weapon—AI! Things are gonna get easier, and I’m betting on that like it’s a winning lottery ticket.

Here’s the deal: I’m broke right now. Yup, I said it—broke as a joke! But I’m not just sitting around whining about it. I’m using AI to turn things around, big time. I’m writing a newsletter with tools like Beehiiv, and I’m teaming up with Blaze AI and custom GPTs to make some serious magic happen. Everything I do—every word I write, every idea I cook up—has AI in it, like my trusty robot sidekick. I’ve tested these tools myself, and now I’m shouting about them from the rooftops (well, from my keyboard, at least). My plan? To hustle hard, make some cash, and build a better life for Raynlee and me.

Why? Because I want my daughter to have everything. I never want her to wonder where her next meal’s coming from or hear me say, “Sorry, kiddo, we can’t afford that dance class.” Nope, not happening! I’ve been there myself, and I’m done with that broke-dad life. With AI as my wingman, I’m chasing success so Raynlee can grow up with all the chances I didn’t have—dance classes, pizza parties, you name it. She’s my VIP, my reason, my everything, and she deserves a life where “no” isn’t in the budget.

So, to my future readers (hey, hi from 2025!), just know this: my daughter’s the boss of my heart, and I’m her goofy, climb-everything-cheering, single-dad sidekick. I’m using AI to smooth out the rough spots and stack up the wins—watch me make it happen, one newsletter at a time!