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
The Family Alpha
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
Finish Lines Are A Time For Reflection
There’s something to be said about the emotion associated with crossing the finish line. It’s a time where you’ve accomplished a goal, you’re elated to of achieved this objective; but, this is only one of many goals and it isn’t the “ultimate goal”. In the game of life, it is improvement and new experiences to … Continue reading Finish Lines Are A Time For Reflection
The Trident of Masculinity
Authentic masculine expression comes from the harmonization of the three different 'selves' which exist inside each man. These three aspects which comprise every man are: Physical Self Mental Self Spiritual Self Like any tripod these legs are all independent of one another yet are entirely dependent on the supporting strength the other two provide. This … Continue reading The Trident of Masculinity
Most Haters are Filled with Envy
"The critic hates most that which he would have done himself if he had had the guts." … Continue reading Most Haters are Filled with Envy
Face Your Fear of Rejection
For some, the scariest possibility in the world is to be alone. I was watching a Joe Rogan stand up special and he said something which really impacted me. He said, "Humans are such social creatures that the worst thing you can do to them is put them in solitary confinement. A person in prison, … Continue reading Face Your Fear of Rejection
Mentouring – A 21 Convention Review
First I have to give credit where credit is due, my wife came up with the term mentouring. While I wouldn't say that the speakers themselves are "touring" to provide their speeches, the event itself is literally touring the globe and speakers are coming from across the nation. The 21 Convention is an international convention … Continue reading Mentouring – A 21 Convention Review
Your son is your heir, that doesn’t make your daughter the spare.
This is part two of a seven part series. The Order: Son Daughter Wife Finances Home Tradition Country There seems to be a misconception among modern fathers that their daughters are beings who are entirely dependent upon and the responsibility of their wife. They view their son as their heir and their daughter as the … Continue reading Your son is your heir, that doesn’t make your daughter the spare.
What to do when your son gets into his first fight.
This is the first part in a seven part series to be released over the next seven days. The Order: Son Daughter Wife Finances Home Tradition Country My intention with the 7 for 7 series is to provide a broad overview of my life. I talk wife, sin, daughter, money, house, lifestyle, and country. These … Continue reading What to do when your son gets into his first fight.
Getting Over Your Relationship PTSD Pt. II: Give Love One More Chance
In my first post on Getting Over Your Relationship PTSD I brought up the point that how things used to be do not dictate how things will be. Many men have given the power over their inner self entirely to the women of their lives. They let their ex-relationships dictate their future relationships, trying to do … Continue reading Getting Over Your Relationship PTSD Pt. II: Give Love One More Chance