You call on dad throughout your life for help with everything from pulling a loose tooth to buying a pair of hiking boots to interviewing for your first job. We compiled some of the best and most memorable nuggets of wisdom from dads from our employees and others.

1. Don’t be afraid of failure, but, more importantly, don’t be afraid of success.
2. Take care of your tools. They are extensions of your talents and strength.
3. Think of a plan as something to deviate from so when things don’t go as expected, you can adapt.
4. Make time to laugh and be silly.
5. When you’re tired, rest. When someone needs help, help them. Most of all, trust your gut.
6. Take pride in your work. If you don’t who else will?
7. Time is one commodity that you can’t replace. Spend it on worthy things.
8. Make sure you can change a tire if you get a flat.
9. Treat everyone you meet with respect.
10. The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The second best time is today.
11. Your friends are a reflection of your character.
12. Don’t tell people what you are going to do. Just do it.
13. Wake up every day and say ‘this will be a good day.’
14. If you can catch a fish, you need to be able to clean a fish.
15. Never ask someone to do something you wouldn’t do yourself.
16. Choose your friends. Don’t let your friends choose you.
17. Whether it’s a campsite or a place you work, try to leave a place better than you found it.
18. Be a good neighbor, and you will have a good neighbor.
19. Stop looking forward. Enjoy today.
20. You’re not going to catch a fish unless your line’s in the water.

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and we can help you find a perfect gift for the dad in your life. We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time.  Visit one of our stores or take advantage of our shipping or curbside pickup  #BeOutdoors