A few years ago, if you’d asked me what I needed more of in my life, I would’ve rattled off the usual: more time, more money, and maybe—just maybe—a six-pack that wasn’t hiding under a layer of dad-bod insulation. What I wouldn’t have said was, “You know what I really need? Deep, meaningful male friendships.” Because most guys don’t think like that. Friendships seem like … [Read more...] about Why Men Need Brotherhood: The Power and Benefits of Male Friendships
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Raising Resilient Kids: How Much Struggle Is the Right Amount?
Why doesn’t every kid come with an instruction manual? I keep thinking that after parenting one, I should have a clue with the next one. But no—what works for one totally backfires on the other. It’s like trying to fix an iPhone with Android instructions—nothing translates, and eventually, you just want to throw the whole thing out the window. And just when I start feeling … [Read more...] about Raising Resilient Kids: How Much Struggle Is the Right Amount?
Exploring the Stages of Marriage: Lessons I’m Learning
Marriage is hard. But so is running a business, raising kids, or sticking to a diet when there’s a plate of nachos within arm’s reach. Anything worthwhile is going to demand effort. Yet, for some reason, I used to expect marriage to be an exception. I thought if things weren’t always effortless, something must be wrong. But over time, I’ve realized that, like everything else in … [Read more...] about Exploring the Stages of Marriage: Lessons I’m Learning
Stop Chasing Goals. Start Doing This.
II used to set goals like a guy who just read one self-help book and thought he had life figured out. "Lose 20 pounds." "Save more money." "Read 50 books in a year." And you know what happened? Exactly what happens to 92% of New Year’s resolutions—absolutely nothing. Or worse, I’d sprint out of the gate full of energy, only to burn out, get frustrated, and quit because … [Read more...] about Stop Chasing Goals. Start Doing This.
Men Are Like Dogs—And That’s Not a Bad Thing
We’ve all heard the saying, Men are dogs. And let’s be honest—most of the time, it’s not meant as a compliment. It usually implies that we’re thoughtless, impulsive, or just in it for the chase. That’s why Alison Armstrong’s perspective stopped me in my tracks. She flipped the script, saying: "Men are dogs. Yes they are. They're loyal. They're always happy to see you. … [Read more...] about Men Are Like Dogs—And That’s Not a Bad Thing