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Adam Steinmetz's avatar

Kyle, this was awesome! I have had a year this past one where I needed this kind co-pilot and my wife has been there for me in the ways you describe so beautifully.

You brought a tear to my eye. I have also started a weekly compilation on Fridays of the five best Substack posts I have read that week and yours will definitely be on it!

Also, as a Pats fan thanks for the joy you and your teammates brought with those rings!

Kyle Van Noy's avatar

that means so much, Adam! Appreciate you reading and sharing. Glad you have a co-pilot in wifey!

Les's avatar

Kyle, thank you for this beautiful analogy. Sheralyn and I are celebrating 40 years of engagement this Valentine's Day, and Sheralyn has been my co-pilot through thick and thin, good and bad, ups and downs--making "huge sacrifices in her own career and timeline." Thank you for the thoughtful reminder of how blessed we are to have these incredible women by our sides. Les

Kelly Van Noy's avatar

You are both so blessed!! ♥️

Matthew Kelly's avatar

Love changes everything! It’s fun navigating life with your ride or die. Even when I miss the exit sometimes.

Happy VD to you both. Love you guys.

Ron Kays's avatar

Love it. Thx.

Sam Powell's avatar

Great analogy and so spot on! Your copilot makes all the difference. I wouldn't be able to pursue a career I love without the unwavering partnership of my husband. He's without a doubt writing the playbook on being a modern day partner every day, in everything he does, especially in our hard times.

I love your "you didn't marry a destination, but a direction." It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes:

"Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction."

-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Happy Valentine's Day to you you both!

Kyle Van Noy's avatar

great quote! Thanks for sharing, Sam!

Colleen DelVecchio's avatar

Having a co-pilot in life is the most important thing. You cannot carry everything in life alone. Having your person makes life so much better.

When my kids left for college 3 1/2 years ago, I told them that grades were not the MOST important thing to me. That building the relationships that will take them through life was key.

Kyle Van Noy's avatar

great parent advice right there!!