Just Guys Being Dudes

 "Never write anything that does not give you great pleasure. Emotion is easily transferred from the writer to the reader." - Joseph Joubert Howdy folks, This one is for my fellow bookworms, but don't worry if you don't enjoy a good book (which is odd that you're reading this and not books, but who am I to judge), because by the end of this, hopefully, you'll be inspired to pick one up yourself. My love for reading started EARLY. I think I tackled The Fellowship of the Ring (177,277 words, if anyone is wondering) by age 9. Getting lost in a world of fantasy and adventure, in long-forgotten worlds with heroes whose courage was to be admired, was a delight. It nourished my soul and my mind simultaneously. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ? Done in 36 hours on release night. Okay, enough bragging. Here are some of my FAVORITE books: American Gods by Neil Gaiman 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey A Cook's Tour by Anthony Bourdain Eate...

'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...