There is a lot of talk about how purpose is key for men. Without it we are rudderless. Well, here is a TED video of Jacqueline Novogratz, the founder and CEO of the Acumen Fund, speaking on the power of men immersing themselves in their purpose. From the TED site – We each want to [...]
How easy is it for you to fail? It’s not easy for me. I have always worked hard not to, certainly not in public. My Asperger’s Syndrome and dyslexia has taught me to make failure my friend. As a kid, I would try to look good – invariably I would screw up. For years it [...]
There is a relatively new internet magazine devoted to our friend fear. Check out Fearless.com. I warn you, you may not be able to stop reading. I signed up and started reading the article by Platon the photographer. Even though I had other things to do, I couldn’t stop reading. One statement he wrote is [...]
As the new masculinity is evolving and being defined, we are stepping out of the old roles of what a man is. The softer and more vulnerable sides, often described as feminine qualities, are finding a new home in men. The old macho is now truly old. The sensitive, feminine qualities previously modeled by women, [...]
Image by ishrona via Flickr Yes, I am saying take a risk. I would add the distinction of saying don’t try to overcome your fear, grief or anger; just let the risk(s) be there. With the risk, speak your deep truths. When I try to overcome something to do something else, I usually take myself [...]
Image via Wikipedia Tim Ferriss of The 4-Hour Workweek fame discusses how to succeed by using your fears. His short video shares how listing your worst-case fears prepare you for what most likely won’t happen. What it does do, is bring out in the open the distractions that are rolling around in your head and [...]
Are you in pain right now? If so, is it the obvious pain of a backache or is it the subtle, constant pain of worry? Have you grown to accept this pain? What will it take to get you off your ass to eliminate that pain? You aren’t stupid, so why is the pain still [...]
Living a Passionate Life Passion is the fire that gets you moving. Without passion, all you do is get things done. You can achieve, but you need to ask yourself: Was the process fun? Did I end up where I wanted to end up? Did I grow or learn? My vision of creation is that [...]
