Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it. – R. Emerson 1. Focus on what really counts 2. You can’t please everyone 3. Choose friends wisely 4. Tell people what you’re really thinking. People are not mind readers. 5. Understand [...]
Remember the guy in the ’80s walking around with a boombox on his shoulder? Why’d he do that? Because it told a story about who he was. Expressing yourself is big business. – Gary Vaynerchuk It’s never the platform, it’s always the message. – Gary Vaynerchuk What was his unique style or personality that set [...]
The most important things in those first few seconds are, basically, a firm handshake and a smile, good eye contact and really paying attention. – Pat Schaumann Establishes a connection and builds relationships. Tells a person you’re interested in what they are saying. Sends the message of being self assured and confident. Pay someone a compliment [...]
The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime. – Babe Ruth It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up – Babe Ruth What was his [...]
Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In love to our wives there is desire; to our sons, ambition; but to our daughters there is something which there are no words to express. – Joseph Addison 1. Listen to the sound of your own [...]
“It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it. – Albert Einstein” “Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs [...]
Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it. – R. Emerson 1. Focus on what really counts 2. You can’t please everyone 3. Choose friends wisely 4. Tell people what you’re really thinking. People are not mind readers. 5. Understand [...]
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself – Galileo Galilei Any man who reaches out to help another man discover his self-worth and respect will always be a hero. Actor Walt Kowalski from the movie Gran Torino attempts to help Thao discover manhood. “Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds [...]
The most important things in those first few seconds are, basically, a firm handshake and a smile, good eye contact and really paying attention. – Pat Schaumann Establishes a connection and builds relationships. Tells a person you’re interested in what they are saying. Sends the message of being self assured and confident. Pay someone a compliment [...]
Fact: Father involvement in schools is associated with the higher likelihood of a student getting mostly A’s. This was true for fathers in biological parent families, for stepfathers, and for fathers heading single-parent families. learn more…
My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, “You’re tearing up the grass.” “We’re not raising grass,” Dad would reply. “We’re raising boys.” ~ Harmon Killebrew First off, thank you for compiling such an extensive collection of information on being a modern gentleman and [...]
Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In love to our wives there is desire; to our sons, ambition; but to our daughters there is something which there are no words to express. – Joseph Addison 1. Listen to the sound of your own [...]
I knew it was unrealistic to think I could build an institution overnight. But if I took baby steps, eventually it would happen. – Russell Simmons I’ve been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have. – Russell Simmons What was his unique [...]
Remember the guy in the ’80s walking around with a boombox on his shoulder? Why’d he do that? Because it told a story about who he was. Expressing yourself is big business. – Gary Vaynerchuk It’s never the platform, it’s always the message. – Gary Vaynerchuk What was his unique style or personality that set [...]
I didn’t come from a background where I saw a lot of loving couples. All my aunts and uncles were either split up or fighting all the time. The only healthy relationships I saw were on TV. – George Lopez I had a very difficult childhood. I was surrounded by people who had both parents, [...]
“Be Humble but never lose your dignity. This is the greatest lesson a man can ever learn.”
Put away childish thinking and do things that a man would do. I’m finish lying to my wife she tends to get really mad when I do.
Question #1 Alvin: Who are you, what do you do, and what do you enjoy most about it? Ken: I’m a 66 year old retired finance entrepreneur who raised his son from infancy as a single dad. I have very strong feelings about fathers and fatherhood and offer new fathers articles to help them navigate [...]
Question #1 Alvin: Who are you, what do you do, and what do you enjoy most about it? Peter: My name is Peter G. James Sinclair. I’m currently the only one by that name in Google. I am a proud husband and have been married for 28 years. I am the father of three fabulous [...]
Question #1 Alvin: Who are you, what do you do, and what do you enjoy most about it? Ken: Hi Alvin. I appreciate this opportunity. At my core, I’m a family man. I love my family and love being around them. My favorite day would be a Sunday, being with my wife and kids and [...]
Stop and enjoy the small stuff so you can appreciate the BIG stuff. One step closer to manhood. Help someone explore their next step feel free to share your thoughts, quotes, or anecdote in the comment section below.
Know your LIMITS!! One step closer to manhood. To help someone explore their step feel free to share your thoughts, quotes, or anecdote in the comment section below.
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents –Andrew Carnegie It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone – Andrew Carnegie What was his [...]
Make no one responsible for keeping your secrets. If you don’t want your secrets told keep your mouth shut. One step closer to manhood. To help someone explore their step feel free to share your thoughts, quotes, or anecdote in the comment section below.
A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life. – James Allen Lose an argument on purpose just because it’s not that serious. The expression “same thing, different day” pray you never live these words. Return borrowed items in the same or better condition it [...]
Pessimism is an excuse for not trying and a guarantee to a personal failure – Bill Clinton If you live long enough, you’ll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you’ll be a better person. It’s how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never [...]
We don’t run away from controversial topics and important issues. We muster enough courage to tackle them head on. One step closer to manhood. To help someone explore their step feel free to share your thoughts, quotes, or anecdote in the comment section below.
Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing. – Quincy Jones I was inspired by a lot of people when I was young. Every band that came through town, to the theater, or the dance hall. I [...]
