“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.”
Masculinity in Real Life: At the Local Skatin’ Rink
The ones who were smiling were talking to girls. Wonder which came first?Ever since the special inaugural season of the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team ended just a few months ago, my four older boys have been quite obsessed with the sport. They've played football...
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My brothers, be courageous
"Pouting is the total antithesis of masculinity." -Jeremy LeavittMy brothers, be courageous OK brothers, listen up: it's PRO TIP time! If there is one thing I've heard consistently over the years from the women I see in my office it's that they're frustrated and...
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Meet the Quorum: Tacos, Motorcycles, and Mexico
"I'll show you my scars because I'm going to ask you about yours..." (taco mike) Derik Johnson: Alright, welcome to Alpha quorum. Derik Johnson: I am your host, Derik Johnson. You've heard me before. You've heard my cohost and Co-founder of Alpha Quorum, Brad...
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The 3 Options You Have When You’re Angry
Complaining or confronting people never really works The 3 Options You Have When You're Angry As I have worked with people over the last 20 years in a coaching capacity, I have found that one very common issue underlies people's pain, stagnation, worry and...
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When You Should Never Say “I Don’t Know”
have your own opinions and assertively express them, even if they are unpopular.WHEN YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY "I DON'T KNOW" It happened again today--twice--by two different people. There is no more counterfeit humility known to man than the use of the easy-out reply “I...
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How Not to Be a Typical Man
To be called a "typical man" should be an indicator that you have work to do. How to not be called the t-word You've heard it before. The sarcastic-toned critique from someone who is sick of your $#!+. After some discovery of you failings, the trash you didn't take...
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take action instead of waiting to be acted upon
Here’s a question for you, who owes you an apology? Answer, no one. I wish I had learned this one earlier in life. Nobody cares about your feelings. The sooner you can accept this fact the better. Stop what you are doing right now and repeat this to...
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