Kenn Francis CHILDREN: Alex, 26, Dane, 25, and Dylan, 19
OCCUPATION: President, Pacific Realty Advisors WHAT DO YOU DO DURING THE DAY? I feel very fortunate to now be in a position that allows me to do the things I WANT to do, instead of things I HAVE to do. I usually start my day at 5:30 or 6 a.m., jump in the hot tub, swim, grab a coffee, and workout. I get done what needs to get done work-wise, and then plot my next adventure with my wife and people I care about. THE ONE THING NO ONE TOLD YOU THAT YOU WERE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT BEING A DAD: I learned that kids are on lease to us. We may think they’re our kids, but they’re really not. They are their own individuals. After a brief 18 years or so, the lease is up and you no longer control them. You can’t force them to have a relationship with you, once they’re out on their own. If they don’t want to hang with you anymore, there’s nothing you can do. They now control the relationship. I learned I better not screw it up because I want to spend time with them for years to come. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR FASHION STYLE? Fashion style? My kids laughed when I told them I’d be in this issue. If I have any fashion style at all, it only goes to support my LIFESTYLE. Years ago, I moved to buying clothes that reflect whatever activities I’m doing. FAVORITE BRANDS? You may not find them on the fashion runway, but Arc’teryx jackets and pants are hard to beat. Mountain Hardware, Patagonia and Marmot are also great brands. For regular everyday clothing that’s durable and super comfortable, Prana is a great choice. They used to make only rock climbing clothing but now they do all kinds. THE ONE THING YOU HOPE YOUR CHILDREN LEARN FROM YOU IS: I hope they learn to find balance, by learning what to hang on to and what to let go of. I hope they learned life is about doing and not having. Their time is best spent with people they really care about, creating amazing memories. I hope they’ve learned to just say “yes” to new opportunities and experiences.
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