Conquering the Chaos: Maintaining a Powerful Perspective in a Crazy World
“My religious beliefs teach me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time of my death. I do not concern myself with that, but… Read more »
“My religious beliefs teach me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time of my death. I do not concern myself with that, but… Read more »
Strength in the midst of the storms of life. This is what men are called to be. Are you prepared for the day when your number is called to be… Read more »
“The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” – Norman Schwarzkopf – Great leaders have solid answers… Read more »
The unstoppable drive to achieve results or outcomes despite resistance or obstacles … This is grit. Grit is something all men should strive to develop in their lives. It is… Read more »
There is a fire in my soul when I am in the wild unlike in any other place. In the outdoors, I sense the masculine, wild side of my nature…. Read more »
The Rugged Man’s Perspective of the Other Side of Jesus – What words come to mind when you think of Jesus? I would argue the standard terms used to describe Jesus are “safe.” They fit a nice guy image that many masculine men have a hard time relating to. This incomplete picture reduces the appeal and forms an image that is not the type of man most men would follow as their leader. How does a rugged man’s man fit in Christianity?
In a lot of ways, Jack Lambert’s mentality in football resonated with me. He demonstrated a grit which led to his success on the football field. A lot of what he did on the field playing football could be brought into life. Success in any endeavor requires that same grit. Though most of us will not play professional football, we are striving to be successful in life. We have ambitions and goals. Some of the same lessons from Lambert’s career can apply to our approach and success in life.
“Don’t I deserve some down time?” You fought many battles at work, slaying dragons and making things happen. Finally, you reached the end of your workday. You are on your… Read more »
In Memory of Thomas Adams The inset image is the grave of my first ancestor in America. He was born in 1735 in Ireland. He came to America and settled… Read more »