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TRThursday: Master of Human Destinies am I!
If we were to tread along Theodore Roosevelt’s path to manliness we would see a trail blazed through the jungles of strength and forests of knowledge. One of the most appealing qualities of the Colonel, both then and now, was that he could relate to the man on horseback just as well as ...
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TRThursday: Great Thoughts vs. Great Actions
This #TRThursday should be a challenge for all of us. Every man has opinions, but fewer of us are action oriented. We want to see change in the world but we don’t seek opportunities to make those changes happen. We would rather not be inconvenienced, leave it up to the professionals or the ...
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Call to Write: Mourning the Loss of a Father
Hey brothers. A follower of Wolf and Iron recently reached out to me to see if I had any articles on dealing with the loss of a father. I didn’t, and felt that while I would like to write an article on the subject (as I have thoughts on this subject like many ...
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TRThursday: The Glory of Work and the Joy of Living
“The man who learns to love hard work will enjoy all of life.” – Unknown
This #TRThursday we will look at a passage from the Colonel’s autobiography where he reflects on his Badlands-Cowboy days. He writes the following in 1913, 55 years old, 4 years after leaving the office of the ...
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Apr 23, 2015
TRThursday: Teddy’s Single-Stick Fighting in the White House
“No game was ever yet worth a rap, For a rational man to play, Into which no accident, no mishap, Could possibly find its way.” – Adam Lindsay Gordon, Australian Poet, 1833-1870
Shortly after taking the office of U.S. President, Roosevelt was nearly killed in a carriage ...
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Apr 21, 2015
Mr. Charlie’s Dog: A Story of Responsibility from My Childhood
I have mentioned Mr. Charlie one other time that I can remember; the old man who lived across from us on the bank of the Hatchie River. He is something of a legend for those that have fished in that area, not only because of the gargantuan catfish he would haul ...
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TRThursday: Get Action! Do things! Be Sane!
Sometimes I read the things Theodore yelled at people and think, “I wish I had the guts to say that!” I may never get used to the kind of confidence he had in himself and his beliefs. The sort of conviction that moves him to say what ought to be said in the ...
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A Man’s Guide to Quitting Sugar: Part 4 – How to Quit
It's amazing what is revealed to ourselves when we are hungry! If you are wondering how to quit sugar, take comfort in knowing that quitting is about more than just will-power; it's about drinking water, creating a meal guide, and getting another man's help.
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Apr 9, 2015
A Man’s Guide to Quitting Sugar: Part 3 – Are You Addicted?
Are you constantly craving sugar? Do you justify eating it? Perhaps you have a guilty conscience while eating sweets. If you are addicted to sugar, and if you are a man, this can be especially problematic. Don't worry, though! You can guide yourself toward quitting sugar in no time.
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TRThursday: Bill Sewall – Roosevelt’s Manly Mentor
“I could see not a single thing that wasn’t fine in Theodore, no qualities that I didn’t like. Some folks said that he was headstrong and aggressive, but I never found him so except when necessary; and I’ve always thought being headstrong and aggressive, on occasion, was a pretty good thing.” – Bill Sewall, The ...
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Apr 7, 2015
A Man’s Guide to Quitting Sugar: Part 2 – The Problem with Sugar
Let’s get one thing straight: Sugar is not evil! The problem with sugar, however, is that it directly affects a man's testosterone, mood, and ability to gain muscle. Man needs to guide himself toward quitting sugar if he wants to be his best self.
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Apr 6, 2015
A Man’s Guide to Quitting Sugar: Part 1 – I, Marshmallow Man
“Pie…it fills the cracks of the heart. Go away, pain.” – Paul Blart, Mall Cop
Several years ago I decided to go for a jog around the outdoor track of my local YMCA. That day, I went from regular man to Marshmallow Man. That day, I had to guide myself toward transformation, and my success came in quitting sugar.
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