Courtney Hamilton: There’s no greater or more rewarding role than being a father.

Most people are familiar with the saying ‘Anyone can become a father, but it takes a real man to be a dad.’ Sounds cool and philosophical and all, but what does it really mean? What does being a dad mean and what does it entail? BUZZZ Magazine wanted to get a unique perspective on fatherhood, its pinnacles and pitfalls, greatest moments and biggest insecurities and just how a man’s life changes the minute someone puts that tiny bundle into his arms.

Meet Courtney Hamilton, businessman and father of two boys, ages twenty-three and fourteen. For Courtney, there is no greater or more rewarding role than being a father, even if at times they either have you scratching your chin or pulling out your hair. “I think I haven’t done so badly. I don’t think anyone can say they are the best parent, but I am happy with the outcome.”

His sons, he said are as different as night and day but together they both bring smiles to his face.“ Alexander who is an outgoing, energetic, people person, is currently at university in Connecticut, studying finance. At 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds he is full of muscles because he loves to work out. Luke, on the other hand is much more reserved. If you see him take a picture, it is because I begged him to do so. He is also very entrepreneurial as he literally launched his own website selling hoodies last year. He is always smiling, always happy. Nothing bothers him which must be a trait he gets from his mother, because I take everything seriously.”

Courtney was not about to tell us if he has a favourite as he wisely knows the firestorm any such admission could spark. He shared that his children added such value to his life by being their true and authentic selves, that he would never seek to change any of aspect of their personalities. “I don’t think any parent would dare admit or verbalise it. I love my kids dearly and it is almost unimaginable that they come from the same parents because they are so different. I will say that each brings out the best in you in their own way.”

His boys he added, were raised with a lot of the same philosophies that he was taught. “I remember my mother saying, ‘manners carry you through the world’ and I preach that to them. The truth is no matter your station in life, you’d be surprised how much people go out of their way to assist you if you have manners. Our grandparents were not leading us astray when they taught us that. My mom always emphasized that you can be whatever you want. As a kid growing up from humble beginnings, you couldn’t see it then, but as time passed and now more than ever, if you have an idea of what you want to be and you put in the work, there is nothing that can stop you. The universe will lay the path for you to achieve it.”