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[Bonus] My Book is Out! // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
My new book is out! Tending the Fire: Ignite Your Heart and Live Life as a Man is available on Amazon. In this bonus episode I share some thoughts on the self-publishing process and how it compares to using a publisher. Get a copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095KVGMLJ/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
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Jun 10, 2021
What Will You Do in the Next Wave? // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Restrictions are starting to lift, but there's a good chance we'll never quite be back to normal. There's also a good chance that the media and the government will try this again, mandating masks and creating an environment of fear.The question is: what will you do when the next wave hits?Perhaps it won't be COVID. But, there will be similarities. What actions in the last year did you take that you would repeat, and which ones would you do differently or not at all?
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Trauma in Layman's Terms // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Trauma is a word that we don't like very much. Perhaps it has to do with our association of the word with the traumatic events in life or perhaps we think it only applies to those who have experienced something relatively horrific: battle, loss, severe injury, or sexual abuse.While all of those things certainly include trauma, the definition of what is considered a traumatic event for our minds has widened over the years.
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How to Finish What You Start // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
If you find yourself starting projects but constantly leaving them undone and moving to the next interesting thing, this episode is for you.Whether it's ADD or fear based procrastination, there are ways to overcome.
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Why Writing a Book is Hard // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Writing a book is a daunting task. Creatives, such as myself, are often easily distracted and led by the whims of our passions. Our best work is done when we are excited about a project. But, much of the book writing process happens when our passion has diminished and our focus needs to be on finishing the work we began.
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Masculine and Feminine Work // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
In our efforts to become more egalitarian, we've missed the opportunity to honor the differences between male and female and the kind of work we do.While men and women should have the right to work in any field they want, there are nuances to the type of work we do that will either help men feel more like they are working in their masculine strengths and women to feel more at peace working in their feminine strengths.
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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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