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Our Land of Rustics // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
What does it mean to be an American? It's not a concept that we've really defined, but we have a history that helps us begin to piece together the roots of Americanism. In this episode I talk about our rustic heritage, using a cool story from history, and how US made brands like Origin USA are helping restore the American story of industry and creative independence.
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The Most Dangerous Age // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Age 35-45 is a most dangerous time. We either decide to stay on the path we're on, or we decide to make a move.In this episode I talk a bit about this critical time in our lives and why we need to be bold, not comfortable.
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This Mask Situation // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
In this episode I rant a bit on the mask situation, nearly one year later after the 2 week "Let's flatten the curve, we're all in this together" we were told. Business owners have a great responsibility in situations like these.
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State of the Union // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
For those of you who like to hear the behind the scenes updates of my businesses, here is a state of the union. In this episode I cover some updates on Wolf & Iron (including a new beard product coming soon), the Foundry, and some updates on Rustic and Main.
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Instinct and the Modern Man // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We need a revival of instinct. Gut instinct, intuition...call it what you will. Modern man has been too long removed from his nature.
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Healing the Past // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
You've likely seen it on movies: A man sits down with his therapist and is walked through his past memories in order to bring closure to his emotional trauma. However, this can be misleading as it is not necessary to remember the past in order to heal it. While a helpful tool, dredging up old memories simply helps us access emotions that we have not learned to process in a mature manner.
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Why Men Pick on Each Other // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
It's inevitable. When a group of men get together and they begin to feel a bit of ease around one another, they will pick on each other. Some guys relish in this, others can't stand it. Some of you likely feel like you're the guy always getting picked on and rarely doing the picking.While there are mature and immature ways to go about this, I wanted to share some thoughts on what is going on within the relationship (that we're often not aware of) and how it can be good for comradery.
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America vs. American // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
In the last several years, America's worst citizens have been on constant display. Rather than showcasing true American values, we show American citizens behaving in very un-American ways and then call that "America".
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I Used to Be Fat // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
When I hit 230lbs, I knew I had to make a change. I'm no fitness model, but I've been able to maintain a healthy weight for well over a decade. Fads are fun, but if you want to make a long term difference, you've got to change your mindset about yourself, your relationship with food, and your lifestyle will follow.
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Christmas Thoughts // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Merry Christmas! In this episode I share some thoughts on Christmas and its often melancholy nature it sometimes inspires. While Christmas is filled with lots of cheer and love and thoughts about family and Jesus, there seems to be an accompanying stream of sadness that shows up at this time of year.
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The Reverse Hierarch of Needs // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We are at a time when many of the basic needs have been met, but it feels rather artificial to many men. We've lost a direct connection in providing for our fundamentals and it can lead to anxiety and unsureness for us as we seek to better ourselves.
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The Problems Men Face // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Here's the thing: men have real issues. You're not alone in this. While I will never champion a victim mentality, it's healthy and good to recognize and name the things we're battling against.Here are some of the challenges men all around you face on a daily basis, and the first step to overcoming them.
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