I made the decision today that I am no longer drinking booze. I did not get into a drunk fight. I did not get a DUI I did not embarrass myself in public Nothing major happened at all, except that I realized I am incapable of only having one. I'm a very highly functioning alcoholic. … Continue reading I’ll Pass: Why I No Longer Drink Alcohol
Hunter Drew
Ground Shark Coffee Co. The Official Coffee of The Family Alpha
The Family Alpha now has its first product affiliation: Ground Shark Coffee. Somehow it seems proper that it is coffee that we chose to link our brand to as that is the lifeblood of the Navy man and that is something I've carried with me to this day. Craig and I have been approached with … Continue reading Ground Shark Coffee Co. The Official Coffee of The Family Alpha
The Audacity of Authenticity
Anthony Johnson of 21 Studios & 21 University was the man who signed off on me being a speaker at the 21 Convention 2017. I'd never met Anthony We'd interacted briefly a few times online I'd never given a public speech before All Anthony had to go off was the Periscopes I do in my Jeep … Continue reading The Audacity of Authenticity
A Child of Suicide
When someone you know and love kills themselves, as uncomfortably ironic as it seems, they hurt those left behind breathing more than they did themselves. That may seem cold and cruel, but when they take the act to turn off the light in their soul, they're gone, it's all over for them. It's those who … Continue reading A Child of Suicide
Porn is Toxic to the Development of Masculinity
Let's get this clear right off the bat, masturbation is not some evil act which is to be demonized. That is the first stance taken against my claim that porn is toxic for the development of masculinity and that is not what I'm saying. What I am saying is that the pixels you are watching, the ones that you … Continue reading Porn is Toxic to the Development of Masculinity
Saving The World
I'm not the type of man who thinks it is my responsibility or within my capability to "Save the West". There are plenty of great resources out there that are actively looking to save society and in turn save western culture as we know it. The most prominent which comes to mind is my friend … Continue reading Saving The World
Father of the Tribe
We're in a day and age where it takes but a few minutes for an individual to claim their slice of the internet. A blog A website A social media account What you do with that slice is entirely up to you, what I chose to do was start writing my life experiences and views … Continue reading Father of the Tribe
Taking Back Father’s Day
I'm a big fan of the number 3, I like the balance to it. So, naturally when laying out the content for what was to become The Family Alpha I broke it into three categories: Masculinity Marriage Fatherhood These are the three areas that capture who I am and what I stand for, in that … Continue reading Taking Back Father’s Day
The Disappointment of Improvement
There is an aspect to the development of self which is incredibly frustrating. It's the greatest downside to improvement there is, yet nobody talks about it. When you are taking charge of your life, seeing new gains in the gym, finding new veins on your body, and mentally feeling more joy and clarity than ever … Continue reading The Disappointment of Improvement
RIP Miss America, who’s next?
America is the greatest nation on Earth, this is true for a myriad of reasons. As an American I've touched on this multiple times, too include my piece on taking pride in your country as well as the essay I wrote to my fellow Veterans. Building my country up and sharing the pride I have … Continue reading RIP Miss America, who’s next?