This may sound funny, but I believe that we all want our fathers to be impressed by us early in life. I don't remember ever playing catch with my dad but I do remember playing catch with a friend of his.
My Father gave me two pieces of wisdom that I have carried with me my whole life.
1. Only a Doctor can legally give you medical advice and only a Lawyer can legally give you legal advice, but anyone can read their books.
Still to this day whenever I have something coming up, I will study and learn as much about it as I can.
2. If you have something to do, that you have never done before, Find the lasiest person and they will find the easiest way.
I still attempt to think lazy but work hard. In fact, that is one of the secrets of my success. I know I can outwork anyone.
I have had dozens of people tell me that they would do anything to be able to do what I do. I always think you would do anything but what it actually takes to do it. I have occasionally brought friends to get hired and work on a gig. They last a few hours and then they're out. It's too hard I've heard.
So what is some of the advice you have received from your Father?