You can live to accomplish your dreams or you can live to spark dreams in others.
Lead
One of the most frequent complaints that I hear about men is that they're irresponsible, only thinking about football and video games.
Your past does not define you
Each of us has the power to change; to make choices today that will set us on the road to positive living.
Persevere
Every guy needs to make perseverance his middle name
Take Responsibility
Being a man is more than just biological; it's more than just an anatomical difference. Read more...
Stand your ground
In the end, it is not so important whether our decision was right or wrong... as long as it is ours.
Forget the Past
forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 3:13-14
Let him be your hero.
You can call it testosterone, chauvinism or whatever you'd like, but the reality is that men long to be the hero to the women in their life. Without an outlet for this natural urge a man will become dissatisfied. This dissatisfaction may express itself in a variety of ways, all of which can hurt a relationship.
Retreat is not an option
I had just moved one of my pieces backward when he slowly shook his head and stopped me.
"Joseph," he said in a voice that resonated with wisdom. "Once you start retreating, you never stop."
Make the most out of defeat.
How you've failed isn't the most important thing.
It is your response to defeat that determines your true greatness.
Big Dreams, Small Pressures.
Hopefully we all have plans or ambitions for the future and we should know that transforming our dreams into reality takes a lot of work. If we are not careful, we can easily miss the joy of seeing our plans bear fruit because we lose sight of the fact that we are working towards something... Continue Reading →
Inspire Loyalty
Loyalty. It's what drives soldiers to the front lines, keeps couples together for fifty years, and allows businesses to thrive for generation after generation. It's a critical aspect of every society and it's an essential part of every good man's life. As daunting as inspiring loyalty may seem, I'd argue that there's really only one thing you need to do. Ready for it?
Dealing with Disappointment
Previous posts have focused a lot on male leadership and decision-making. But what happens when your big ideas explode in your face? When those counting on you get let down?When disappointment strikes it's important to take the following steps:
Chase Your Lion
He made the predator the prey. When the odds were two-to-one against him, Benaiah showed that a man can win in an unfair fight.
Lead
A large part of manhood is leadership. Good leadership doesn't mean that you can boss everyone around but it does mean that you accept the responsibility of making the best choices possible, living with the consequences of your actions, and being an example for others to follow. While modern American society appears to have put... Continue Reading →