I have thought about this advice for decades, and the distinction between "completing" someone and providing a counterpoint in their life. The most fortunate relationships are a natural match between what a person lacks and what the other cannot wait to give.

1. Do not try to be the man your father would want you to be. Be the man you would like your son to be be. It more clearly defines your own convictions, desires, goals, and motivates you to be your best. 2. Pay Attention to the smell of your home when you come back from a trip - that's what it smells like to guests all the time, you just get used to it.