Database of Dad talks about the importance of collecting trophies and mementoes to mark our journey through life. 

The importance of identifying goals, making plans and setting out to achieve them. 

Collecting trophies as markers not just of our achievements, but our journeys towards them. 

Using rowing as an example from Database of Dad's own life,  Database of Dad talks about rowing at Agecroft with his friends, his affinity for the club and for being on, in or around water. 

How setting collective and individual goals in that environment led to the fun of the journey to fulfil them - and how collecting mementoes and trophies along the way helped mark out the course and the distance travelled. 

How little things like a medal from a race; a pebble from the beach of favourite holiday; a picture with our friends can be a trophy that reminds us of good times in our lives; of things achieved; of a life a well-lived. 

Giving examples of some trophies we've already shared, Database of Dad reminds us that celebrating yourself; celebrating your journey; and celebrating your achievements is not egotistical, narcissistic or vain. It's a healthy expression of feeling good about who you are and what you do.