Today, I thought it would be a good idea to address something that has impacted millions of people over the last several weeks and that is the nightmare in Houston created by Hurricane Harvey. As I’ve thought about what those people must be experiencing and of course what we’ve seen online and on TV, I …
Memento Mori
You may have heard the Latin phrase, “Memento Mori” which quite literally means “remember that you have to die.” That phrase has also been used to describe an object that serves as a reminder of death, like a skull or any other object that has that connotation. Now, the reason I want to talk with …
Should’ve, Could’ve , Would’ve
Most men seem to be living in the past. They live with guilt, remorse, sorrow, and regret. What a shame that is because if they’d only realize that their past experiences don’t define who they are, I think we’d see a lot more men stepping up to the responsibilities they have today. Believe it or …
Turning Darkness Into Light
This podcast is a replay of my presentation at The Meltdown in the Desert. In it I talk about the dark catalyst for change in my life and the rock-bottom foundation for my growth as a man. Without this darkness, you would not be listening to or be part of The Order of Man.
Improving Intuition
Intuition. It’s the ability to understand or recognize something about a situation or circumstance without having to analyze or break down the facts about that particular situation. It is so critical that we, as men, learn how to hone our sense of intuition and improve our ability to listen to this little voice – however …
Dealing with Depression
Depression. It’s very real. It’s very common. It’s very destructive. We all know someone who is going through a bout with depression, and, we might even know someone who has contemplated or attempted suicide. Suicide rates are on the rise among men. In fact, as I was researching this morning, I found that some studies …
Building a Business
I want to talk with you about building a business and the power of entrepreneurship. I know that word is a buzz-word these days but that’s because there is so much good that comes from this capitalistic society in which we live and the ability that each and every one of us have to think …
ASK ME ANYTHING
Typically, when we do our Friday Field Notes, it’s just me rambling about some of my thoughts from thoughout the week. What I’d like to do today is answer some questions that have been asked of me this week. If you have questions you’d like me to answer, shoot me a tweet @orderofman. What is …
The Power of Red Teaming
I’ve been thinking a lot about the growth that Order of Man has experienced over the past two years. It’s been mind-blowing and, quite honestly, a little surprising. As excited as I am about the growth and the amount of men who agree with what I’ve been saying for the last two years, I want …
Who’s Got Your Six?
Many of you know that I spent some time in the military. In 2005-2006, I found myself flying up the Euphrates River to an Iraqi detention facility which would become my home for a year of my life. We trained for our deployment. We did a lot to ensure we were as ready as we …
Building a Rite of Passage
A Rite of Passage is a tradition that dates back as long as humans have walked this planet but it seems to be less and less common. And, unless a young man plays competitive sports, or participates in Scouting, or joins the military, he just isn’t going to be initiated into manhood. In fact, a …
The Moment of Truth
I want to talk with you today about a moment in time – specifically the “moment of truth.” We refer to the “moment of truth” as the moment we actually find out if something is going to work or not. And today, I want to talk with you about the faulty premise in that line …