Just Guys Being Dudes

'If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.' - Jim Rohn Hello, fellow doers and pursuers, Too often, we become so hyper-focused on the outcome of a project or endeavor that we lose sight of the steps required to achieve it—or even the means to make it happen. When I finally sobered up, I made a promise to myself: I would put down the title of Bartender and step fully into the role of Entrepreneur. And to be honest with you, things are going well. I've made real strides with Goodie Hoodies. The blog has surpassed 1,000 views—something that still shocks me. Trevor and I have concrete plans to build a podcast “studio” and begin verbalizing our thoughts on challenges men face, overcoming adversity, and highlighting the philosophies, ideas, and strategies that can help you take back control of your life. Manic Man Cave ---> The Podcast (I'm awfully proud of that name, by the way). There’s also a YouTube channel...

Howdy 🤠 "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius Quitters never win, and winners never quit. We’ve heard it time and time again. Leaders, philosophers, and warriors of every era have echoed this truth. A not-so-subtle nod to determination—that relentless drive that, if nurtured, will carry us forward, no matter how long the road. How many times have you quit that last set at the gym, knowing damn well you had at least one more rep in you? How often have you veered off the difficult path, choosing the smooth pavement instead? How long have you dreamed a dream but refused to wake up and make it real? I like to see it as a battle—the classic struggle between the angel on one shoulder, pushing you forward through sheer willpower, and the demon of doubt on the other, whispering about failure, urging you toward the easy way out. This battlefield? It’s within us. As good ole Teddy Roosevelt put it: "It is not the critic who counts... The c...

Top of the evening,   I got a new book today.  I've made Barnes & Nobles my unofficial office when I am not at this dresser(which I am writing from as we speak).  There was a sale on a little book called "Creative Writer's Notebook: 20 Great Authors & 70 Writing Exercises"  Here's the link if you're interested in some fun and eye opening / hand cramping activities.  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-creative-writers-notebook-quid-publishing/1121299005?ean=9781435160187 It caught my eye as I was told that the marketing book I was looking for was no longer stocked so I figured fuck it, I'm leaving here with sumn' --> Denzel voice. The first exercise deals with the aforementioned title of this post.  Interior Monologue.  And who do they choose to feature this? None other than James Joyce. No, he isn't just a cool name for an Irish pub. He actually only lived in Dublin for 20 years and moved abroad, never to return. He was and still is c...

 Good afternoon fellow crazy people. We have some theological topics and rough seas to navigate today, so ahoy or whatever pirates are saying now a days. I had quite the eventful Sunday yesterday.  Let me set the scene for you. 8:53 AM.  Interior. Softly lit room. Grace family church. BIG Jesus vibes. Roughly 73 degrees (Fahrenheit because I'm not a commie). Approximately 200 hundred devotees of a Jewish man born in Bethlehem, to a woman of low class yet pure of body, mind, and soul, are in attendance.  A pool sits before me with slightly heated with an array of spotlights washing over it. I'm talking Baptism here people Here's a little history about my faith, fall, and "resurrection" so to speak. I was raised in a passively Catholic household on my father's side. He was a Catholic. As was my Grandpop. We rarely went to church though I do have vague memories of attending Sunday School in my youth.  As I grew and experienced the world, I strayed away from the t...

 Happy Fucking Friday ya'll "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently" - Henry Ford This is a ✨Japanese✨ inspired philosophy so get your bonsai trees and koi ponds out because we're taking a little trip east 🏯. This fun little favorite of mine can be applied in both our personal AND professional lives. Love me a good BOGO(It's where shopping is a pleasure) Here's some AI overlord context before I start giving you my "cultured" and "poignant" take/application on the matter.  History of Kaizen Kaizen, meaning "continuous improvement" in Japanese (from "kai" = change, and "zen" = good), originated in post-World War II Japan. It became a cornerstone of Japanese business culture, heavily influenced by American management practices introduced during the U.S.-led occupation of Japan. One of the key figures in this development was W. Edwards Deming, an American statistician and consultant who ...

 “The most beautiful of all compensations for our miseries is the tenderness of our fellow creatures.” -  Jean-Jacques Rousseau In perpetual hindsight, I have been know to talk quite often and often times more than I really should. Call it my fatal flaw, hubris, or aggressive ADHD. Any of those is fine.  Since many of you have reached out with personal stories or problems you happen to be going through, I've had to practice shutting the ole hole and actively listening.  To quote Sahil Bloom, "I'm a helper". Can't help it. Pun very much intended.  I've recently moved into my grandmothers house. For reasons aforementioned in my last post (go read that shit), I was neglecting her and the home that will one day be mine, though I hope that day is a far off horizon that I never see. Since getting sober, I've been hyper fixated on tending to her every need and getting my Home Improvement on. (Tim Allen should really sell his own tool belts) I sometimes even stre...