http://fearlessmen.com Sat, 18 May 2013 20:33:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://fearlessmen.com/target-retirement-funds/ http://fearlessmen.com/target-retirement-funds/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:23 +0000 John http://fearlessmen.com/?p=452 Gone are the days of working for one company and collecting a pension after 30 to 40 years of loyal service and hard work. 401(k) plans started to emerge around 30 years ago (1978 Congressional Provision), and the idea was that as long as employees continued to contribute to them that the rule of compounding [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/target-retirement-funds/feed/ 12 http://fearlessmen.com/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-and-what-not-to-do/ http://fearlessmen.com/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-and-what-not-to-do/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:47 +0000 John http://fearlessmen.com/?p=11057 Asking for a raise is like asking your parents to extend your curfew. You have to negotiate; whether you know how to or not. I recently talked with my boss to ask for a raise and it was only the third time in my life I’ve ever done this. I’m not a natural negotiator. I just [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-and-what-not-to-do/feed/ 15 http://fearlessmen.com/where-to-go-on-a-first-date-infographic/ http://fearlessmen.com/where-to-go-on-a-first-date-infographic/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:36 +0000 Todd http://fearlessmen.com/?p=11037 After yesterday’s excellent post by guest blogger Anna on How To Make A Good First Impression: Get The Next Date Right, I was thinking about that “next date.” A big part of making a good first impression is knowing where to go on a first date. While chewing on and searching for this subject, I [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/where-to-go-on-a-first-date-infographic/feed/ 13 http://fearlessmen.com/making-a-good-first-impression-how-to-get-the-next-date-right/ http://fearlessmen.com/making-a-good-first-impression-how-to-get-the-next-date-right/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:25 +0000 A Fearless Guest Contributor http://fearlessmen.com/?p=10998 The following is a guest post from a fellow San Diegan blogger, Anna. We recently read her thoughts on dating and knew she needed to write something for our readers. Don’t miss out on this woman’s insight on Making A Good First Impression. If interested in submitting your own guest post, please read our guest posting [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/making-a-good-first-impression-how-to-get-the-next-date-right/feed/ 18 http://fearlessmen.com/not-all-carbs-are-created-equal/ http://fearlessmen.com/not-all-carbs-are-created-equal/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:03 +0000 Todd http://fearlessmen.com/?p=42 It’s true that carbohydrates are fuel. Without them it’s difficult to fire up your metabolism and charge through your day. But not all carbs are as useful as others. There’s a lot of talk about complex carbs vs. simple carbs. That’s not useless talk, but what’s even more important is understanding where your carb scores [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/not-all-carbs-are-created-equal/feed/ 20 http://fearlessmen.com/art-of-communication-active-listening/ http://fearlessmen.com/art-of-communication-active-listening/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:16 +0000 John http://fearlessmen.com/?p=10921 What is Active Listening? It’s not a term commonly used or heard, at least not in my circle. What I can tell you though is that communication is tough! Whether it’s listening or talking, or two people doing both at the same time. More often than not both leave confused. Or even worse, thinking they [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/art-of-communication-active-listening/feed/ 12 http://fearlessmen.com/best-fearless-men-quotes-18-2/ http://fearlessmen.com/best-fearless-men-quotes-18-2/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:18 +0000 Todd http://fearlessmen.com/?p=10927 Every week we compile wise quotes for men who want to grow.  This week I feel like we struck gold in finding some profound ones to challenge you and push you further. Take a look and give them some thought.  To the man who only has a hammer, everything he encounters begins to look like [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/best-fearless-men-quotes-18-2/feed/ 8 http://fearlessmen.com/how-much-to-spend-on-an-engagement-ring/ http://fearlessmen.com/how-much-to-spend-on-an-engagement-ring/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:30 +0000 Todd http://fearlessmen.com/?p=10900 There’s too many opinions on how much to spend on an engagement ring. The only opinion that really matters is your lady’s. The problem is, you may feel like a chump for straight up asking her how much you should spend. And you don’t want to ask her friends that question either. I would normally [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/how-much-to-spend-on-an-engagement-ring/feed/ 25 http://fearlessmen.com/support-a-cause/ http://fearlessmen.com/support-a-cause/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:44 +0000 John http://fearlessmen.com/?p=10872 A few weeks ago my niece wrote me asking if I’d be willing to support a cause she’s doing. There are two things that are awesome about this! First, she’s only 11 and is already helping kids in Africa. Two, she’s only 11 and is getting others to help. I’m so proud of her! This [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/support-a-cause/feed/ 8 http://fearlessmen.com/cost-of-internet-how-i-cut-my-internet-cost/ http://fearlessmen.com/cost-of-internet-how-i-cut-my-internet-cost/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 22:00:47 +0000 John http://fearlessmen.com/?p=10814 Editors Note: If you’ve always wanted a nice big TV for free make sure to read to the end of this article and enter the giveaway contest to win a Samsung UN50EH6000 50-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV. To enter for free refer to the rafflecopter widget at the end of this article. I cut my [...]]]> http://fearlessmen.com/cost-of-internet-how-i-cut-my-internet-cost/feed/ 3