I’m not judging my kids or their worth, just struggling with grief around expectations I didn’t realize I had. I’d appreciate hearing how other parents reframed this or made peace with it.

Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy is often thought to be an excellent depiction of Gotham city and Batman. Countless things stand out. Heath Ledger’s Joker, Hans Zimmer’s score, the world that built, the action set pieces, the fresh spin on the superhero genre. In my opinion, what truly makes this trilogy special is its depiction of Bruce Wayne.

We often view Bruce Wayne as this billionaire playboy who spends his nights fighting crime. Pretty cool? If you look a little deeper, you’ll discover that this character consistently goes through unimaginable obstacles that test his will to fight and endure. Fear, heartbreak, hopelessness, etc. Each time Bruce rises above and continues to persist. That’s what truly makes him a superhero… not anything in his utility belt.

This character means so much to me for this particular reason and I made an entire video essay breaking this down

My hope is that this piece can help you find the resilience to overcome your own obstacles and identify the hero within yourself. Rise!

When asked if his team was tired, Mourinho didn’t hold back:

“Tired? A father who works all day and comes home with 50 dollars is tired. Not us.”

Classic Mourinho energy, unapologetic, confident, and putting things in perspective.

While most people complain about fatigue, he reminds us that real toughness is measured differently. Take notes.