“Do not lose hold of your dreams or aspirations. For if you do, you may still exist but you have ceased to live.” Henry David Thoreau I’m an average guy with average talents. I wasn’t born with the gift of gab, the eloquent diction of a future Pulitzer winner, or a mind for how the body […]
25 Ways To Man Up!
To ‘man up’ is to act like a man. But what does ‘acting like a man’ mean? Well, a real man is a rock. He’s a leader. He’s the foundation that supports his family and friends. When others lose hope, have fear, or quit, he continues forward, bringing them with him in the process. Real men are […]
The Art of Being Actively Motivated
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar There’s an art to being consistently motivated. It takes discipline.The best of us work at being motivated. We know it’s not something that always occurs naturally, so we take it into our own hands. The others, we […]
A Drive Home With Junior Seau
A Drive Home With Junior Seau Today, I drove out to visit and spend time with my parents. A drive that takes about 45 minutes. But the bridges, tunnels, and road blocks make it seem like it takes hours. The awe-inspiring sunset I gawk at as I drive through the farm fields approaching the small […]
How to Never Use an Alarm Again
If you think about the alarm clock from a historical perspective, it’s a very recent addition to our daily routine. An unnatural one at that. Until recently I never thought about whether or not I should be waking up to one. I like getting up early. So I use(d) an alarm close. It also wasn’t […]
the lost ART OF DISCIPLINE
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Jim Rohn What was once an admirable quality. One that was respected. Admired. Revered. Has taken a backseat to a society and a generation that doesn’t know how to say “no”. A people that forget what it’s like to sacrifice. To do the hard thing rather than […]
Courage. The Most Important Virtue A Man Can Possess.
“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” C.S. Lewis I watched a movie the other day. It made me think whether or not I would have the courage to stand up for what I believe, and what I stand for, even in the face […]
Do You Deserve What You Want? Shockingly: No.
Do you deserve what you want? You deserve what you have. Nothing more. Nothing less. The simple fact is that you haven’t done anything extraordinary to deserve that which you want but don’t have. Am I being a dick? Maybe a little, but no one is excluded from this, including myself, so don’t get your panties […]
10 Tips to Take Back Your Morning
What we do in the morning will set us up for a great day, or a shitty one. How focused and productive we are in the remainder of the day is directly linked to how we start our day. For the most part we all have a morning routine, but few of us do by […]
Creating A Legacy: A Guide to Leaving a Lasting Impression
Warren Buffett made a load of money. Now he’s giving away more than anyone has ever given away. He focused on being great at something he was passionate about before he thought about helping others. His impact will be massive, and long-lasting as a result. Something to think about. Life is short. But very few of us […]
5 Blessings in Disguise
“Every man dies. But not every man really lives.” William Wallace William Wallace was a warrior. He was a man who not only spoke those words, but lived them. When you look at his story, it isn’t one of constant triumph, comfort, or safety. It’s a life filled with betrayal, pain, suffering, and sacrifice. He had […]
How to Set Goals
There is only one success: to be able to spend your life in your own way. ~ Christopher Morley The more I read about great people throughout history, the more I see a focus and clarity that so many of us lack. They know what they want, and they also have a clear idea of how […]
32 Things I Learned in 2011 That Can Help You
We learn from our mistakes. We also learn from our successes and failures alike. 2011 has been a year filled with failures, successes, mistakes, and a whole lot of lessons. It often takes time to learn from our mistakes. A step back to gain the necessary perspective needed to learn what we need to learn. […]
3 Unfair Facts of Life: Part II
Our time is limited. Unfair fact, or great gift? My early years in high school weren’t all peaches and cream and I’d get in a bit of trouble from time to time. But even though I made some mistakes and did some dumb things, one thing I was never quick to do was place the […]
3 Unfair Facts of Life: Looks Matter
When you see Mr. Bond, you don’t see laziness or a lack of pride. Sometimes life just ain’t fair. Good people sometimes die young, while bad people can live a long and healthy life. People judge us on our looks, as we do them – whether we’d like to admit it or not. And as […]
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