Untaming Masculinity

Standard – a level of quality or attainment. Every man has a standard. For some men, the standard they have established is one of excellence. However, the standard set forth by most men leaves much to be desired. So, the question must be asked: how can a man raise his standard? In raising one’s standard, you are requir

Preemptive – serving or intended to preempt or forestall something, especially to prevent attack by disabling the enemy. As men, we all too often find ourselves not communicating our plans and not taking action before any number of events. As a result, we can sow discord and distrust with those closest to us. When we m

Appearance – the way that someone or something looks We’ve all heard the saying, “A real man doesn’t care how he looks.” We all also know that saying is nonsense. How a man dresses and carries himself is vital. He cannot reasonably expect to gain approval or influence if he shows up looking messy, unkempt, or as if he

Something that can be challenging for a man is to find joy in the mundane or in the routine. Life has a few peaks and many valleys, so a lot of the time we find ourselves on the grind. The grind can feel exhausting, but it’s while on the grind that we discover a lot about ourselves. It’s here where we find our purpose

We all want to win. Not only that, but we want to win big. The reality is that we very rarely win big, and there are days when we must do everything in our power just to cross the finish line. The thing we can’t do, however, is lose. We often let go of the rope and allow ourselves to lose. Whether it’s with our diets,

Mask – a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people As men, we all too often put on masks, whether it is as simple as telling everyone that we’re “fine” when we clearly aren’t or putting on a façade for others.  We all too often put on these masks to hide. We are afrai