Adam’s Return: The Five Promises of Male Initiation by Richard Rohr is a powerful book that offers guidance and encouragement for men seeking to embrace their true selves and live meaningful lives. In this blog post, we will explore the key themes and insights from the book, including the five promises of male initiation and…
The sun was rising over the hills of Bethlehem as David emerged from his family’s small stone house. As he walked to tend his sheep, he could feel the morning chill on his skin and the dew on the grass under his feet. As he watched over his flock, he practiced his aim with his…
Twenty years ago heaven reached out and nudged me. My Dad worked third shift for most of his life. Oftentimes, when the weekend hits he would stay up late and watch tv. Without a doubt he would always fall asleep on the couch. Usually, I would wake him up and tell him to go to…
Welcome to the weekly round up. Each week I consume a lot of podcasts and books in audio and traditional format. Each week I’ll list my favorite episodes and books here. Podcasts This is a podcast episode from Art of Manliness that focuses on essential habits for becoming an agile, vital, and durable human being….
Introduction I read this book at least once a year. Honestly, I am going to increase that to twice a year. I also think you should too. If my kids are reading this, as you become adults you should do the same. Full disclosure, I strive to be better in these areas, however some of…
Warriors have been an integral part of human history, fighting for their beliefs, families, and nations. They possess a unique mindset and set of values that have been shaped by their experiences on and off the battlefield. But what can we learn from the philosophy of warrior culture, and how can we apply these principles…
As individuals, we often grapple with how to manage our ambition, especially as men who may possess a great deal of it. Ambition has long been regarded by some as a destructive characteristic, responsible for much of the world’s pain and suffering. History is rife with examples of failed endeavors driven by ambition, as people…
Growing up, Gary Paulsen was one of my favorite authors. I wrote him a letter and he sent me back a photo with his autograph and a personalized letter. I still remember the moment when I received that in mail. It was a cool feeling that a role model took the time to send that….
This post kicks off a series exploring manliness in literature and how it applies to the current culture. The concept of manliness has been a common theme in literature for centuries. It is often used to describe the qualities of strength, courage, and resilience that are attributed to men. This can be seen in the…
This is part two of a series of posts on habit change. Make sure to read the first post, The Art of Self-Discipline. I will explore the different disciplines to help unlock the power of the 1% effect: harnessing small habits for big changes. The inspiration for this post came from the book, Atomic Habits:…
