Growth

You’ve heard the saying probably hundreds of times by now: “Nice guys finish last.” Do nice guys really miss out when it comes to dating? Is being a nice guy so bad? You’re not going to like the answer. It’s not a great experience to be a nice guy. Most nice guys do finish last. … Read more

You can count on one hand the number of important historical events brought about by one man alone. The world and all we consider valuable are built by many hands and many minds working in coordinated unison. Bill Gates lit the microcomputer revolution but his work would not have come to fruition without the financial … Read more

The definition of a true gentleman has evolved with time. While the answer may have been clear in the ’40s or ’50s, it’s a bit more complicated today.  Back then, a gentleman was expected to be chivalrous, courteous, and well-mannered. He was also expected to be strong, both physically and emotionally, and to have high … Read more

Every man must learn to stand in front of the mirror, raise his eyes, and confront whatever beast it is that stares back. Failing to look in this mirror is settling for a life of mediocrity and mundanity–a slow crawl to an inevitable and inconsequential death. The scary part? You don’t have to look in … Read more

When it comes to self-improvement, it can be very helpful to think of yourself as if you were an athlete. Instead of competing with an opponent, you’re only competing with your past self. This might sound corny, but this is likely why self-improvement and fitness journeys go hand-in-hand. Doing physical labor creates the sensation that … Read more

It doesn’t take a prophet to see that the world of men is heading in a dangerous direction. If you have any doubts, consider the following statistics: Men need help now more than ever. With no one to turn to and an undeniable stigma against seeking help, wounds are left to fester and grow, driving … Read more

If you’re like most men, this ideal man you want to be is far from who you are today. He’s got some of the same components as you, but he’s an entirely unrecognizable guy. This ideal guy isn’t so different from you, and reaching this ideal self isn’t an impossibility. He’s just you with a … Read more

For most men, the idea of valuing themselves more feels illegal. It’s something they’d never even fathom doing for themselves. Men today have not been taught how to genuinely value themselves in a way conducive to their long-term growth. Most men have been beaten into submission by a society that makes money off their insecurities. … Read more

If you want to live a life you’re proud of, you have to stop being nice. Being nice is good when you’re getting groceries or ordering at a restaurant, but when it comes to dating, being a “nice guy” is catastrophic for your relationship potential. Niceness is usually a sign of weakness. Nice people are … Read more

Most men don’t understand how to play hard to get. They also don’t understand when they’re being too clingy. Most men are completely lost when it comes to getting and holding the attention of a woman to whom they’re attracted. They’re too quick to drop everything in the name of love, and it makes them … Read more

Throughout history, all great men have understood the importance of conscious men’s retreats. Whether it was Theodore Roosevelt eschewing his political duties to go on big game safaris or Ernest Hemingway backpacking across foreign countries with his closest friends – the greatest men all understood the importance of breaking free from their routine to push … Read more

Most people fail to reach their full potential in life. Their dreams die long before their physical bodies do. They live their lives in a state of “quiet desperation”.” They die with more regrets than memories. They’re miserable. I don’t want that to be you, and it doesn’t have to be you. The truth is … Read more

Men are struggling more today than ever before. Even the most perfunctory glance at substance abuse, depression, and suicide statistics paint a grim picture of the reality facing men today. According to The National Institute of Mental Health, 20 percent of American adults struggled with mental illness in 2019. And of those adults, nearly 50 … Read more

The world builds on the shoulders of people who, dissatisfied with what they see in the mirror, set out to turn themselves around. Becoming a new man means so much more than changing how you look, changing your job, or getting a new girlfriend. Becoming a new man changes who you are, how you come … Read more

Being a man in the modern world is confusing at times. With the mainstream media constantly chipping away at the male image while the “love yourself” movement insists that you are perfect just the way you are, knowing the best way to live and how (or if) you can be better has never been more … Read more