Things I Wish I Had Taught My Son - And Still Can is a daily email that I started sending my son when he left for college a couple of years ago.





I felt that there was so much left to pass on. I thought the medium of email (directly to his phone) would be the best way to reach him. Now this series of emails have been compiled into a trio of books. This is the first one.

These emails include life lessons, business lessons, how-to's, found wisdom, and words of encouragement for the interesting life ahead.





I am the father of 8 children with a beautiful challenge at juggling life, health, family, career, entrepreneurship, etc. I believe in learning by teaching. Therefore, I invested

quality time almost everyday writing these emails so that they could serve as guideposts for my oldest son, and so that they could also direct all my other children. All but the youngest three read along with my son.





At the prompting of some friends, I made these emails public shortly after I started writing him and live on my blog. The feedback I received prompted me to follow up with this book. I sincerely hope that these reflections transfer something of value to you and your family.




The following is lesson #8 to my son:







Ultimately, this book is about many things. Life, business, relationships, belief systems, tradition, preparedness, love, family, culture-view, common sense and uncommon sense, the brain, psychology, God, science, balance, wisdom and the list extends beyond all borders.





The book is meant to be practical, a reference book for coming into manhood. It is meant to inspire, to challenge, and to cheer on my son and family (and myself).





Final reflections



I've still got lots of big plans, books and songs to write and sing, movies to produce, stories to make and collect, inventions to push into the market, volleyball games to watch, grey hair to steward in, marathons to run, places to visit, who knows what's in store...





I have already lived a satisfying life, and I'm grateful to God for

the flow of blessings I always receive.





As you can imagine in a household with 8 kids, there is always a tremendous ruckus here, stuff to laugh at, kids to scold... Just the way I like it.





Peace... What's that?

Here is an interview with Dan Skinner of Texas public radio about my book.

Inteview with Dan Skinner of Texas Public Radio

Production Credits

Cover design: Emi Ramirez Hunt

Photography: Hariharan Swaminithan

I am Jesus Ramirez. I am the father of eight children with a beautiful challenge at juggling life, health, family, career, entrepreneurship, etc. I believe in learning by teaching. Therefore, I invested

quality time almost everyday writing these emails so that they could serve as guideposts for my oldest son, and so that they could also direct all my other children. All but the youngest three read along with my son.





I began this journey not knowing that it would become a book(s)... It was just something to

send to the email inbox of my son. Both of us are blessed that the blinking cursor on the

screen kept moving forward and that important capsules of life poured out onto the screen.









Somewhere in the process and at the suggestion of some readers, the book idea became an

interesting next step to pursue. Because a thick book sometimes threatens readers (it used

to threaten me), I decided to break these writings into three smaller books. Because this is

an experiment, I wanted to keep costs low in case nobody actually bought the book.

If there is interest, there will be a second and third installment of these life lessons totaling

365 lessons to my son. If not... This will instantly become a collector’s item.



I hope that you enjoy this first book. I hope that you return to it to re-read some of the

“things” that you found heart-warming, inspiring, helpful, etc.



Thank you from the bottom of the bottom of my heart.







About me:





In 2007 I began a new business venture preserving the life stories of senior citizens for their

future generations. The company I started is called My Story.

For more information, you can visit http://thestorytellingpalce.com. I am still creating brands, iphone apps, and consulting

on marketing projects. I am songwriting and pursuing Vuja Dé inventions. A children’s book about a prehistoric dragonfly is also swirling around in my head.





As of the printing of this book (May 2010), my son is completing his second year in college.





My family loves me.





I thank God for life and for all my blessings.