What Does Faith Mean To You?
I don’t come from a religious family, far from it; until the last year, I could count on my fingers the times I’ve been in a church. It wasn’t that the subject was taboo or anything like that; it simply wasn’t ever discussed. My parents grew up during the Canadian Quiet Revolution. At a time […]
Protect Yourself From A Potential Gold Digger: Israel Adesanya’s Ex Edition
It’s getting ridiculous. Gold diggers everywhere expect men to give up half of their hard earn money. WHY? Because they were there! Their simple presence is enough to warrant their outrageous expectations. Sounds insane? It is, but unfortunately, it’s a sad reality. Let’s see how you can protect yourself from a potential gold digger! A […]
The System is Broken and Daniel Penny Doesn’t Deserve Prison
It’s the duty of a good man to be a protector. A good man must be ready to help others in times of crisis. But what happens when a man with good intentions ends up killing another human being? Is what is happening to Daniel Penny showing that our system is broken? Let me tell […]
A Closer Look at Toxic Masculinity: Are Women Just as Abusive?
Men are violent by nature, and this is a fact! Every man out there has the potential to be a monster, and you don’t need to look very far to find some examples of what I am talking about rapists, pedophiles, and school shooters. These men do exist, no question about it, BUT they represent […]
Could Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs Explain Depression in Men?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs In 1954, American psychologist Abraham Maslow created a psychological model called Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Theorizing that humans have 2 sets of needs: deficiency and growth. And that these 2 sets of needs are divided into 5 stages: Physiological needs, Safety and Security, Love and Belonging, Self-Esteem, and Self-Actualization. The deficiency […]
Innocent until proven guilty: What 6 years of MeToo has taught us!
In North America, our law system is based on the presumption of innocence. Anybody accused of a crime is assumed innocent until proven guilty. But what happens when the fate of the accused is decided before they even see the inside of a courtroom? Welcome to the MeToo Era. Wikipedia describes the MeToo movement as […]
Could Veterans Be the Answer to School Shootings?
(Image: (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)) A couple of weeks ago, Irish MMA fighter Connor McGregor tweeted that schools across the United States should have armed guards to protect the students. That this is the way to tackle school shootings. I don’t like his antics as a fighter, but on this topic, we agree! I’ve […]
Alex Pereira Weight Cuts – How Much Is Too Much
How much is too much weight? Alex Pereira cuts around 50 lbs to fight at 185 lbs!!! How much is too much weight? What are acceptable weight cuts? I remember the East vs. West rivalry between Pride Fighting Championship and The Ultimate Fighting Championship. Yep, I’m that old, LOL. We were all wondering who had […]
Rites of Passage – How They Could Help Boys Become Good Men
Rites of Passage around the world By nature, men are purpose-driven. They need a reason to live, something to do, to chase after, and to become. Boys are no different, but unlike their adult counterparts, they lack the life experience and wisdom to know what their purpose should be. Thus, the importance to have mature […]
How Martial Arts Changed Me
We are all born weak, but remaining so is a choice. One of the things I’ve learned about being bullied is that bullies are cowards. Just like criminals, they pray on soft targets. They take advantage of the vulnerable. Overcoming bullying Do you know why I was bullied? Because I was a coward, I was […]