Articles featuring educational pieces on how men can better themselves and their families, communities, workplaces, and more.
We are all familiar with the phrase “A man’s word is his bond”. It means that a person’s word, their spoken promise, represents a sacred obligation. We trust them to keep it, and we see it as a binding commitment. The phrase embodies the timeless principles of integrity, trustworthiness, and reliability. By living into “Our Word” with … Read more
The most important people in my life are not on billboards or TV. The most important and influential people in my life are not famous. They are not world leaders or politicians. The most important and influential people in my life, I run into and meet every day. They are the ones who are walking … Read more
When I was young, I liked to take things apart to see how they worked. Unfortunately, they didn’t work as well when I put them back together. Nowadays, I tend to suppress my urge to dismantle unless there is a problem. Which still gives me frequent opportunities to see how things work, since nothing is … Read more
Growing up as a Gen X Texas boy, it was never considered to be ‘manly’ to show emotions (unless those emotions happened to be something to do with courage, perhaps). Sadly, this is a recurring theme with many fellow men I have visited with. Dealing with emotions is something that every human must contend with, … Read more
Exploring Land Use Tax Benefits and Estate Planning Strategies for Wealthy Kendall County Families with Ranchland It is no secret that Kendall County has some pretty wealthy families living here. We have a heart for community, preservation, and our values are as timeless as the setting sun. Unfortunately, it is also not a secret to … Read more
Chances are, you have a handwritten card or note that a family member or friend mailed that you have saved. When you see it, doesn’t it serve as a quiet reminder of that person? Perhaps they are no longer with us, and that note is your link to them. Perhaps it marks a special occasion, … Read more
Have you ever felt like you were in rut? Day after day of fighting the same battles, living an all too familiar experience over and over again as you move down the road of life. I think that it is fair to say that we all have been there or may even be there at … Read more
The narrative reflects on a young boy’s realization of his father’s sacrifices as an Air Force pilot during Career Day. It highlights the need for mentorship in the lives of young men, emphasizing the absence of male role models. The author calls for established men to mentor youth and encourages young men to seek guidance, fostering character and integrity.
Must. Read. Book….. Umm. Good. Ok, so maybe men reading books doesn’t sound exactly like that. But I sometimes get the feeling that many people (men & women) think that men reading should be reduced to simple books about macho topics. The truth is much deeper. As a book guy, I read a wide variety … Read more
So here we are, the new year, and once again you are making the decision to get healthier…but what does that actually mean? How would you define “healthier”? For some, healthier equates to better lab results from the doctor’s office, while for many, healthier equates to weight loss and a better physique. In this article … Read more