Instead of this fruitless debate about having it all, men and women should focus on what make us happy. Instead of comparing our lives with people we don't know who are making sacrifices we don't see, we should try to find the right balance between home and work life. LZ Granderson balancecomparedebate share on social
Most remember the groundbreaking first in sports; few remember the third or fourth to follow in those tracks. That's not downplaying anyone's achievements but rather recognizing that there comes a time when simply being there is no longer good enough for the record books. LZ Granderson achievementbookdownplay share on social
Of all the parts that make up my somewhat quirky life, there are few things that raise a stranger's eyebrows faster than discovering I love country music. LZ Granderson countrydiscovereyebrow Change image and share on social
It seems everyone knows a college degree is important, but few have a plan to keep it affordable. LZ Granderson affordablecollegedegree Change image and share on social
My son was born during my last semester in college. His due date was Thanksgiving, but he didn't show up until finals week. I brought my books to the hospital and didn't think anything of it. That is what a father is supposed to do. LZ Granderson bearbookbring share on social
You know for years, I've heard financial experts stress the importance of teaching your kids about money, but it wasn't until I saw my own son's perspective change that I became a true believer. LZ Granderson believerchangeexpert Change image and share on social
It only takes 140 characters to toss one's character out the window. LZ Granderson charactertaketoss Change image and share on social
I don't begrudge a coach for trying to get all that he or she can. I don't resent a school feeling it needs to pay to keep top talent. I'm just afraid to think where all of this will end up because the overall impact seems to be stretching far beyond the scoreboard. LZ Granderson afraidbegrudgecoach share on social
Parents are supposed to instill a sense of right and wrong in their children and then keep up the due diligence necessary to make sure they don't veer off that path. LZ Granderson childdiligencedue Change image and share on social
As a newspaper reporter, I covered and was around a fair number of crime scenes involving juvenile delinquents, and few things bothered me more than listening to their parents. Crying, ranting, proclaiming how great their children were despite being kicked out of school or previous run-ins with the law. LZ Granderson botherchildcover share on social