This is not another article about “what women want.” That subject has been more than sufficiently covered in decades of magazine articles and movies. For a 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 →
If you’re ever in Arizona, you’ve got to 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 →
Heads up: great article over at 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 →
A couple of 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 →
Michael Montoure wrote an excellent piece on being happy and living the life you want to live. …very important read. Be sure and bookmark it and refer back to it regularly for a brain overhaul.
~ ST
“There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.” ~ Hindu proverb
If you’re like me, you’ve found that “real men” have become somewhat of an endangered species in today’s society. Being a man is now a rare art Click to continue →