There are traits I've seen in him since he was a boy. He's better than me in a number of ways. Like... Inherently a better person. He's more emotionally intelligent for sure.

I'm good at school and more of a reader than him. He's very adept with visual spatial stuff and he can turn that into action quickly. Which means I can teach him how to do something, like roofing, or mechanic work, and then he quickly out paces me.

He's very protective by nature. He gave up team sports years ago because he liked the team work and physicality but didn't care who won. I could see him thriving in a team environment where they are trying to achieve something truly good. He's volunteered for local search and rescue and firefighting, for example.

He's anxious to work and make money, but I've said to him that I hope he doesn't give away his heart and soul doing that. He's extremely patient and happy to see small kids. He'd be an excellent elementary teacher instead of what he's doing.