Today is Monday …and today’s Monday Link is an extremely valuable, totally free online book called How to See the World.
As anyone who’s done it will tell you, traveling abroad gives you a scope on the world that you simply will not get any other way. There is no substitute. If you’ve never been outside your home country, seriously consider it. Stop taking other people’s word for it — plan yourself a trip …and get an accurate, first-hand knowledge of the planet you’re standing on.
“He who returns from a journey is not the same as he who left.” - Chinese proverb
Even if you don’t see yourself backpacking on $25 a day anytime soon, no real man should be without the practical tips contained in How to See the World. You’ll find great tips for negotiating life, even in your own locale.
~ ST
Success is born of a solid set of constructive habits. How many times have you encountered the guy who, despite all the smarts and potential in the world, never seems to reach the top? It can happen to any of us:
- A man can possess as much intellect, ingenuity and skill as he likes …if these qualities do not rest firmly on the bedrock of excellent daily habits, he will crumble.
If you’re the caliber of person this website usually attracts, you will likely find many of these habits to be already a part of your daily routine. Nevertheless, view this as a reminder to never overlook a single point. Each daily habit you ignore represents a crack in your general structure — which is the last thing you need in a competitive world where weaknesses are routinely exploited.
So, let’s kick off the series: “10 Things a Real Man Does Every Single Day,” with the first daily habit every real man should solidify: Click to continue →
Today is Monday …and today’s Monday Link is a website called ProfessionalWatches.com.
Rather misleading domain name — many of the watches are suitable only for casual wear… but, if you’re into watches like I am, this is a great spot to keep up on what’s new. Be sure and check out the site’s “Archives” for more watch photos and coverage.
~ ST
This is not another article about “what women want.” That subject has been more than sufficiently covered in decades of magazine articles and movies. To the real man, what women *need* is the more practical study.
If you fancy going deeper than the garden variety “remember anniversaries,” “tell her you love her” and “great sex” advice, …take a glance at yourself against the following 4 needs, and make sure your woman is covered: Click to continue →
There’s no way around it — lead a team, a project, a company, a family, or a nation long enough, …and sooner or later there will be something to apologize for. Strive as you may for excellence, no individual or organization is perfect. Mistakes will be made — and as a leader, no matter the source of the snafu, the buck stops with you.
How to Apologize the WRONG Way
Let’s face it — no self-respecting man enjoys admitting a mistake and saying he’s sorry. It feels contrary to our nature. We fear a loss of respect — perhaps even a mutiny of the troops we need to listen to us. Ironically, a well-stated, sincere apology often has the opposite effect. Click to continue →
Plain and simple: you’ve gotta do Sedona. I’m not a huge mountain biker (I’ve spent most of my time on road bikes)… but I have to say, riding in Sedona was enough to make me seriously consider converting.
What’s so killer about the Sedona mountain biking experience? Click to continue →
Today is Monday …and today’s Monday Link is Popular Mechanics’ list of 25 Skills Every Man Should Know.
~ ST
Men who command respect get big things done in life. Respect opens doors for you that are closed to other men. Respect can build you an empire, sign you a deal, get you a reservation …and attract some of the most beautiful women in the world.
Some men seem to possess a natural ability to command respect, while most never quite unlock the code. One reason why this is so: Click to continue →
Couple days ago, a family member asked me about how to get a bartending job. Having been a top drink-slinger at no less than 5 of the hottest nightclubs in my city, I had a couple of thoughts for him — and I thought I’d share them with you while I’m thinking about it. He’s starting from scratch with zero bartending experience, so I’m speaking from that perspective.
It’s a cool gig.
First of all, bartending is a fun gig. You can make some pretty good pocket cash, but it’s mainly good times. My last club gig I made anywhere from Click to continue →