I spent so much time putting this video together for the wedding, I wanted to share the experience. I’ve been blessed with the most amazing friends while I’ve lived in this huge city. When I knew it was time to propose to Kristen, I enlisted the help of two of my friends (Ruel and Harlan). […]
How A Knight Pursued A Lady
Back in the late 80’s Nintendo released a video game called Super Mario Brothers. Mario or Luigi fight to rescue Princess Peach, or Princess Toadstool if you’re old school. A 15th Century knight by the name of Sir Thomas Malory would say this is the heart of chivalry: “The very purpose of a knight is to […]
So you want to be great?
“The price of greatness is responsibility.” Winston Churchill You were created to do great things. Do you still dream? Do you still have hope? In the movie The Lion King, young Simba sings, “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King.” There’s always an enemy waiting to send you fleeing in the other direction. Maybe your dreams […]
Is Chivalry Dead? Part 1: The History
“Chivalry” conjures up an image of a man in a top hat from the 1800’s laying his coat over a puddle so his lady won’t have to get her shoes wet. The French origin of the term chivalry means “horsemanship,”[1] so you could theoretically say chivalry is a form of horse riding during the Middle […]
No Excuses: 4 Steps To Achieving Personal Greatness
I would’ve been on time, but I got caught in traffic. My parents weren’t supportive, so I didn’t follow my dreams. I’m always there for everyone else, but no one’s there for me. He has the resources to make it because his family is rich. I could never be that ripped. I don’t have the […]
Lone Wolf No More: Building Character Through The Wolf Pack
Last night I was hanging with some buddies, and we were talking activities and sports. We started equating certain sports with being “alpha”…the word many young guys use to calibrate what’s manly. As I was laughing and joining in, it hit me how judgmental I was acting. Is football a more “manly” sport than golf? […]
Start With Yourself
For a few summers, my vacations were spent sailing through the Caribbean. During that time, I discovered parallels between sailing and life. While in a storm, a sailboat must sail directly into the waves. If the sailboat moves parallel to the waves, it will be overturned. The first step towards being a good guy is […]
Single Guy Going to a Wedding? 3 Must Knows
A few years ago, a friend asked me to be a groomsman in his wedding. The ceremony was in Colorado, and I decided to maximize my trip out there. I convinced one of my friends to go on a white water rafting trip. It was a great idea. Maybe not on the day of a wedding. Technically, we should’ve been good […]
3 Manly Lessons I Learned From Dad
This past Sunday was the most momentous day of my life. I got married to the woman of my dreams, and it just so happens it was Father’s Day. Both Kristen and I’s fathers were at the wedding, and it was special, as both of our parents are still married. As I consider the man […]
6 Reasons Why The Good Guy Wins The Girl
Remember when the Christian Bale Batman franchise came to theaters? Many stories and blogs stated Superman had become irrelevant. He was un-relatable and too perfect. Audiences preferred the angst, the unresolved torture, and the heaviness of The Dark Knight. Both of these superheroes are good. But, a major difference exists between their everyday counterparts. Clark […]