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February 15, 2012
Question #1 Alvin: Who are you, what do you do, and what do you enjoy most about it? Stephan: My name is Stephan Labossiere and I am a relationship expert & coach. I conduct workshops, one on one coaching, as well as speaking engagements aimed to help others become better people and improve their relationships. [...]
February 3, 2012
Question #1 Alvin: Who are you, what do you do, and what do you enjoy most about it? Marlon: A Brooklyn cat, that goes by the name of Marlon Cole. I am the founder of forFATHERSproject.org and Editor-in-Chief of publication, 4FATHERS photo journal. Both this project and journal allows me to share my experiences as [...]
January 23, 2012
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 [...]
January 2, 2012
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.
December 21, 2011
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 [...]
December 13, 2011
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 [...]
November 28, 2011
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 [...]
November 23, 2011
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 [...]
November 22, 2011
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, [...]
November 21, 2011
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 [...]
November 19, 2011
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.
November 17, 2011
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 [...]
November 10, 2011
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.
November 7, 2011
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 [...]
November 5, 2011
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 [...]