Growing up, I thought I had to be perfect.

That every mistake proved I wasn’t good enough — that love, trust, and respect had to be earned by never slipping up.

And that weight... it never really left me.

But I’m writing this now because I don’t want you — any of you — to carry that same weight.

You don’t need to be flawless. You don’t need to have it all figured out.

You’re already enough, exactly as you are.

You are worthy.

Worthy of love.

Worthy of joy.

Worthy of everything this life has to offer — even when you feel like you’re falling short.

Your mistakes don’t make you less.

They shape you, yes. But they don’t decide who you are or what you’re capable of becoming.

Failing doesn’t mean you’re broken — it means you’re learning. It means you’re trying.

And that’s something to be proud of.

I know I haven’t always said this.

I don’t call as often as I should. I don’t show up like I want to.

And yeah — I tease, I joke, I act like I’ve got everything under control. But behind all that?

I’m proud of you. Every single one of you.

There’s something I admire in each of you — things you’ve done, things you’ve said, ways you’ve handled life that I’ve learned from.

You probably don’t even realize it, but I see you.

I see the way you keep going, even when you’re unsure. I see the heart you put into things, even when no one notices.

And I see the potential you have — to do, to build, to become whatever you want.

I’m sorry I haven’t always been the brother I should’ve been.

I should’ve told you more often how much you matter — not just to me, but to the world.

Because each of you has something rare. Something that deserves to be seen.

You’re the reason I started WIP Supply.

Because I know what you’re capable of. I’ve seen it.

You have everything it takes to build the life you dream about — you just have to start.

It’s not a question of whether you’re good enough or capable enough. You already are.

You just have to believe it long enough to take that first step.

And I’ll be here.

Not just in the background, not just watching — but with you.

In your corner. Cheering for you. Helping however I can.

So if you ever doubt your worth, or your direction, or whether you can do it — come back to this page.

Let it remind you that you don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have it all together.

You just have to keep going.

Because you’re not behind.

You’re not lost.

You’re a work in progress — and that’s exactly where you’re supposed to be.

I love you. I believe in you.

Always your brother,