Fatherhood Lessons from "King Richard" 2
Final Part of the 2-part Series
Hello Family,
Welcome to a New Week!
I’m glad to know this series has blessed you. Today, we share the final part of the lessons I gleaned from King Richard. Enjoy!
7. Prepare Your Children to Handle Independence
Mr. Richard had so trained his children’s minds that they could handle interviews with the mindset of champions—even before they won trophies or received public recognition for their talents.
They knew how to negotiate contracts and when to stand up for themselves, even with their parents.
Just look at how Venus demonstrated she was ready to go pro—confident, prepared, and self-aware.
8. Inspire Your Children, Don’t Domineer Them
Yes, Mr. Richard had a compelling vision, but if he hadn't inspired his children to follow the plan, they would never have embraced the discipline required to become true champions.
This shows that culturing your children must begin early—before they reach the age of accountability and personal recognition of their potential.
The Williams sisters grew to manage their talent, potential, and emotions well—while still loving and respecting their parents' decisions and instructions.
I particularly love the scene where he spoke to Serena, who wasn’t yet in the spotlight because Venus seemed to have overshadowed her. It was tender and powerful.
9. Teach Your Children to Love One Another
Mr. Richard's children genuinely loved and supported one another.
There was no envy between Venus and Serena. The other three sisters embraced the blessing their sisters represented and supported them all the way—from beginning to end.
It was one big family of love, respect, and grace.
10. Be Balanced
While Mr. Richard focused on the children from his second marriage, he seemingly neglected his other children from his first marriage.
Being a father is not just about raising the ones you love or live with—it's about evenly distributing your attention, energy, and support to all the children you father—directly or otherwise.
Yes, the Williams sisters succeeded, but their success doesn’t absolve him of responsibility to the others. A true father shows up for every child in his care.
11. Be Bold
Know what you want and go after it.
The world always makes room for a man who knows where he is going.
Even if you’re not in the limelight, they will clear the forest to reach you where you are.
Don’t apologize for your background—produce results boldly even when they say you don't belong.
Don’t cower under the low expectations of others. Boldly declare who you are, and back it up with consistent outcomes.
Know that you belong at the top—whether it’s manifesting now or later.
12. Trust in God to Make the Plan Prosper
No plan succeeds without God’s hand.
I believe Mrs. Richard’s deep faith played a role in shaping their dreams into reality.
They put in the work, yes—but without faith, it would have been practically impossible to emerge as winners in the journey of life.
Have faith in God—and then faith in His ability to shine through the disciplined lifestyle you are adopting for the manifestation of your vision, ambition, and mission.
This is one movie I’ll always return to—and one I look forward to practicing in my own family life someday.
I recommend it to every vision-driven father.