5 Reasons Men Succeed at Work but Fail in Relationships

Why do you think so many traditionally successful men have failed relationships or problems connecting with women? Men, biologically, are programmed to be hunters and providers. Our self worth (incorrectly) often rests on what we make, what we have, the value we bring. This puts many men on a path of chasing external validation and accomplishments. A good job,…

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5 Ways to Be The Man Every Woman is Looking For

Let’s be honest here: The title of this article either intrigued you or aggravated you to the point where you just had to click it. How could this random guy on the internet know what every woman wants? What an idiot. Who is he to tell us how to date? How to live? How to…

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How to Live with Confidence in Spite of Judgment

Human beings are wired to judge each other almost instantly. Is this person friend or foe? Will they hurt us or help us? Do I trust them or avoid them? And in the age of social media these instincts are lit on fire all day every day. We judge people based on their profile picture,…

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What It Means to be a “Real Man” is Evolving, and so is Masculinity

In more recent months with the controversial Gillette advertisement, there really is a mainstream focus on what it means to be a “real man” in society. Many men lashed out at the ad, which negatively portrayed things like bullying and harassing women, claiming the ad was designed to attack masculinity and take away their ability…

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If Happiness is Your Goal, You’ve Got the Wrong Goal

Ah, the pursuit of happiness. Life, liberty, and all that. This may be a bit controversial, but hear me out. Finding or creating happiness should not actually be your ultimate goal in life. “But James, why?!” Well, I’m glad you asked. You don’t need to hear this from me or anyone else because you’ve experienced…

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If you feel lost and unfulfilled, it’s probably because you’re not disciplining yourself

What builds confidence in a person? Notice the word “builds” in that question. Confidence is not a magical personality trait that you either have, or you don’t. Fulfillment is not a lottery prize that some people feel, and others are deprived of. Direction in life is not a navigation system implanted in some of us…

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This one piece of advice will save you years of struggle and frustration

For those of you who don’t recognize them, the men bookending me in this photo are Jim Kwik and Simon Sinek. Jim is a coach for some of the most prominent figures on the planet in business, media, and entertainment. Simon is a world-renowned speaker who has one of the most watched TED talks of…

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Our constant need for “better” is keeping us unhappy. Here’s how to overcome it.

First, props to you for taking the time to read this (assuming you finish it). Why? Because you probably interrupted your scrolling through your newsfeed to click off and come here. And, what were you seeing on that feed? Cars, jets, houses, couples with 6-pack abs frolicking in Tahiti. Fashion models, shoes, you get the…

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5 ways to attract women who want more than just your money

There is a common [mis]conception from men in the dating world who feel as though women are just chasing after free dinners or nights on the town, and aren’t actually looking for a proper relationship. Here’s the thing: They’re right. There ARE a lot of women out there who are just looking for a free…

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Here’s why “just be yourself” is terrible advice

Listen, I know you’re a good person. I know that you have wants, needs, desires, fears, dreams, deep emotional experiences, and a variety of life experiences every day. I also know that your friends and family care a lot about you. They want the best for you and they want to see you happy. Here’s…

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