Posts Tagged ‘Personal development’
How to Prove That You’re (Actually) Different Than Other Men
The fact of the matter is that actions really do speak louder than words. A woman will never believe you if you tell her you are different than the guys who have disappointed her in the past, you have to show her. And not just once, but consistently over time. Trust is not handed over…
Read MoreHere’s What Real Confidence Actually Looks Like
I used to believe that confidence was something simply bestowed on a lucky few upon birth. Some people just had it, while others were left wishing for it. In my mind during this phase of life, I was always in the “other” category. The ones who were passed over in the genetic lottery when confidence…
Read More20 Vital Lessons About How Women Think
Imagine, for a moment, the world we would live in if men and women had a deeper understanding of each other’s thoughts, feelings, tendencies, and perspectives. While, of course, the world’s 8 billion people each hold an individual set of traits and personalities, that doesn’t mean we can’t find some common truths that apply on…
Read More6 Traits Of Mentally Strong People
What does it mean to be “strong?” We hear it all the time — they’re a “strong person,” and we’re usually not talking about physical strength at the time. Mental strength is arguably even more difficult to build because it requires emotional trials and tribulations. When you do establish it, though, you recognize different actions and traits…
Read MoreIs It You? 7 Behaviors That Push People Away
We all want articles that tell us what we’re doing right, but sometimes we NEED one that tells us what we’re doing wrong. There’s someone I often talk to at the gym. He talks to me about his run-ins at bars, his financial challenges (no judgment here), how his friends still get into fights, and…
Read MoreThe Guide to Evolving into an Even Better Man
Each new phase of life requires a further evolved version of the man we are today. So, how do we go about creating him? I often find myself contemplating how I can improve in all areas of life. How can I be a better boyfriend? A better son? A better brother? How can I be…
Read MoreEverything You’ve Been Taught About Masculinity Is A Lie
As our society evolves, so must our view of what it means to “be a man.” masculine [ mas-kyuh-lin ] adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men. Well, there it is. The definition of masculine. Characteristic of a man. As our species and societies have grown and evolved, the roles of men have…
Read More12 Positive Things You Can Focus On To Ease Your Coronavirus Concerns
(I originally published this piece on Medium). Information is important, but information overload can cause unneeded stress and anxiety. With more time than usual to turn on the TV or scroll through social media, many of us are constantly immersed in Coronavirus conversation. Who is or isn’t worried, who’s still going out to bars, and…
Read More5 Proven Methods For Building True Self Love
Confidence is something that can be deliberately built over time by doing the “inner work.” Here are a few strategies for accomplishing it. Growing up I used to look at people who had a high level of confidence and feel a sense of jealousy. Why wasn’t I given that gift of confidence? As I got older and dove into…
Read MoreHow 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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