Feed the Wolf
Adapting Ben Franklin’s Daily Schedule to Your Life
“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” – Benjamin Franklin
Using Time Wisely
Let me first be clear: I hate scheduling. Abhor it. I like the results of a scheduled day and use a planning system for my work ...
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Aug 6, 2013
Books for Boys
I did not read very much at all when I was a boy. Until I became an adult I could count the number of books I had completed on one hand. So, many books I am discovering for the first time with my boys. Here is a compilation of books that inspire and feed the spirit of a growing young man.
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5 Steps Towards Manliness: Step 4 – Seek Challenges
“If a man learns to love hard work, he will love all of life.” – John Crotts, Craftsmen
We have all heard the old adage “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” There are a lot of cases where this isn’t true; a debilitating stroke, neuropathy, loss of limbs…you get the ...
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The Manly Virtues of Ron Swanson
When NBC began casting for the role of Ron Swanson, the idea was that a guy that really hates what he does would be funny... However, people began to look at Ron Swanson and think, “Being a man looks like it would be pretty awesome!” And of course we were right. Here are some of the manly virtues of Ron Swanson.
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How to Celebrate Your Independence Day
I believe we should have the goal, on occasions such as the 4th of July, of bringing that feeling of awe and pride to our the way we celebrate. Here are a few ways you can keep to the meaning of Independence Day while still enjoying the festive activities you and your family enjoy.
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What Fourth of July Means to Me – Ronald Reagan
Ronal Reagan, July 4th, 1981
For one who was born and grew up in the small towns of the Midwest, there is a special kind of nostalgia about the Fourth of July.
I remember it as a day almost as long anticipated as Christmas. This was helped along by the appearance ...
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5 Steps Towards Manliness: Step 3 – Be Humble
In order to truly experience growth, a man must be both hungry and humble. Humility is the soil in which learning thrives.
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Jun 18, 2013
5 Steps Towards Manliness: Step 2 – Build Close Friendships
Men today, particularly those in modern American and Western culture, have lost sight of the value of close relationships with other men. Men are designed and need close friendships with other men.
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5 Steps Towards Manliness: Step 1 – Seek Wisdom
Becoming a man is a lifelong pursuit. The attempt to attain a state of manliness is in itself one of the most manly virtues. Men who strive to better the “whole man” rather than focusing on a particular area (such as leadership, sports, fatherhood, hunting etc.) will enjoy the rewards reserved for those ...
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