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Two Missing Things // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
In this mission to help men be the best they can be, there are two key missing components: humor and beauty. In this episode I unpack why this is likely the case and talk through why these are important.
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Apr 29, 2021
How Cancel Culture is Changing Society // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
A decade ago we were dealing with political correctness and all of its absurdity. Today, it has progressed into the cancellation of people, jobs, businesses, books and shows. If it doesn't fit a particular progressive narrative, it can't be allowed to exist.While we all see that this is happening, we may not be aware on the change it is making to society as a whole.
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Vulnerability and Desire // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Jordan Peterson says in his new book, Beyond Order, that your greatest vulnerability is where your greatest desire lives. That's a great insight and I wanted to unpack that in the way that it makes sense to me.If you're not on board with the idea of being vulnerable as a man, this is the perfect episode for you. Tune in!
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If You Go Looking for Trouble // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
There's a familiar saying, "If you go looking for trouble, you're sure to find it." The inverse of this is true as well. If you go looking for blessing you're sure to find it. The world is filled with good and evil and the reality we see is rarely the full and true reality; merely what we are looking for.However, if you can train yourself to look for both, you'll be more well balanced and see that life isn't out to get you. We're all far more blessed than we realize.
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Apr 8, 2021
A Primer on Visualization Exercises // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Over the years I've found these exercises to be extremely helpful for both my family life and also to help heal the wounds of the past. This is something you can do on your own, so I've put together a quick guide to help you understand how visualization exercises and therapy work.
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So You Want to be a Rebel? // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Every nation and group needs its rebels. Thankfully, the lines in the sand and the factions of men are becoming more clear. In this day and age, if you want to be a rebel, stand for truth and justice and God and traditional values. You'll see yourself outnumbered rather quickly, but not alone.
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Mar 31, 2021
The Dangerous Draw of Group Think // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
In talking to a few friends the other night I had a realization about the power and draw of group think. For those who have not experienced it, once you have an understanding of what we're up against, you begin to realize why it is so hard to have a common sense discussion with someone who is entrenched in group thought.
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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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