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When fight or flight doesn’t seem right

The fight or flight response.  It comes into play when we are faced with a dangerous situation that needs our instinctual wits to help us to safety. Humans have chosen the correct choice enough times in our evolution to keep the species growing and thriving.  OK.  That’s great.  So what’s the problem? The problem comes in when we are triggered… Read more →

A Case for Mentorship

Society would be completely transformed if every man over 30 years old were to mentor another man. First lets define some terms.  Role model vs. mentor. Years ago, Charles Barkley famously declared that he didn’t want to be considered a role model.  As a young man he would get into hot water for spitting on fans and throwing tantrums and… Read more →

Happiness is Love. Full Stop.

What Makes Men Happy & Healthy? 75-Year Study Provides New Insights What factors in life contribute the most to male health, happiness, and flourishing? What are the most harmful? An ongoing Harvard study initiated way back in 1938 provides wonderful insights. What Promotes or Hinders Flourishing in the Lives of Men? In 1938, Harvard researchers initiated a unique study involving… Read more →

The Urge to Live

I met Stuart Scott briefly at Magnolia Bakery in Manhattan getting cupcakes several years ago.  I was a fan of his work at ESPN so it was cool to run into him and feel some of that upbeat charisma that came across on TV. He died yesterday.  He was 49.  Sad and disheartening for someone who brought so much joy… Read more →

Are you pre F**K it, F**k it, or post F**K it?

You are averse to change. You avoid risk and take the safe sure-thing.  You don’t try new things or put yourself in “uncomfortable” positions.  Somewhere inside you know there could be more to life, but…. You are pre F**K it. You are done with the same old routine. You are curious. You are willing to ditch what you’ve been doing… Read more →