Be who you want to find the qualities you desire. While on YouTube months back, I was watching this couple (Jess and Gabriel Conte) vlogging about their time visiting New York City. Sadly I didn’t get to run into them in their time here. But in the vlog Gabriel describes an encounter with a guy […]
What is the Monster Within Man? As we discussed in How Society Dishonors Men, it’s no secret that the majority of crimes are committed by men. According to FBI statistics from 2011, males constituted 98.9% of those arrested for forcible rape, 87.9% of those arrested for robbery, and 85% of those arrested for burglary. The […]
Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson proposes an interesting idea to students and listeners who want to change the world: clean your room. A desire for purpose is a common theme in modern youth. People want their lives to MEAN SOMETHING. The existential question, “What was I put here to do?” remains important. What’s more purposeful than changing […]
Sometimes relationships develop over a long period of time. But, today we’re going to discuss signs you need to walk away from a relationship that’s in the rapid, budding phase. I recently had to make the difficult decision that the girl I had just started seeing wasn’t the right fit. She was fun, charming, attractive, […]
A younger guy recently asked me what I think it means to be a man. The fundamental difference between a man and a boy is maturity and responsibility. When a guy becomes mature and responsible, he becomes more of a man. We all have a vague idea of what maturity, or a lack thereof, looks […]
30 Things Every Young Man Should Know I’m almost halfway through being 18…an age I’m legally adult and a man. Having emerged from the tangled forest of adolescence I’ve learned many lessons. I learned a lot of them through watching other people. Some I just figured out through wisdom and insight. But, a large number […]
Slightly over 15 years ago, Fellowship of the Ring was released into theaters. If you’ve ever seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Aragorn is one of the greatest examples of a man in modern film. His demeanor and actions provide some great manhood lessons. Aragorn stands out as an icon of manhood because he’s not […]
The Christmas season is upon us and, with it, comes all the fun and laughter. My favorite part? The parties! But, are you aware of holiday party etiquette? I’m a party animal. No matter how tired I am, I’m going to a get together with a bunch of friends. Whether you’re extroverted like me or […]
9 Texting Tips for the Modern Gentleman As texting becomes our primary form of communication, the art of texting, for better or worse, has become a crucial part of dating. It’s now highly possible that your second (or even first) impression is dictated by a conversation through text. Given texting importance, here are several texting […]
11 Bad Boyfriend Types You Don’t Want to Be As men we all have different personalities. For some of us charm comes easily, while social awkwardness will be a lifetime struggle for others. Some of us are romantics at heart and can write love letters yards long, while a simple “I love you” is the […]
