Buying a home is the single most expensive purchase most people make in their lifetime. When a person moves it is considered one of the top 5 most stressful things to do. In our legalistic society, buying a home can be complicated and risky with all the forms, contingencies, legal documents and disclosures. To alleviate some of the uncertainty and fear in buying a home here are some tips in chronological order to help you traverse through the process.
15 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself
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In the words of Carl Bard, “Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” This is a great truth that can be realized today. But sometimes to get to a fresh start, we’ve got to stop doing some things. If […]
Grenade Launcher 101 | When in Doubt, Use A Grenade Launcher
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When I joined the Army one of the first weapons I had an itch to fire was a grenade launcher. We’ve all seen Terminator II and have the scene imprinted in our heads of him coming up over the conveyor belt and shoots a grenade into the T1000, and then it explodes and splits him […]
Counseling – Is it the Right Fit for Men?
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One of the most difficult things about my job is trying to overcome the stigma that many people have about counseling. Granted, I typically counsel kids, but in order to work with them, I have to gain the trust and consent of their parents. Once they are on board, I work on winning over the kids.
Manhood Not Guaranteed – Responsibility Required
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Manhood not guaranteed Manhood is not a guarantee. Becoming a man is not a right, it’s a choice. Or better yet, it’s a process. We don’t wake up one morning as a young teenage boy and enter into manhood just because we found a few stray hairs in unusual places. Manhood is not achieved through […]
Is Your Glass Half Full or Is It Half Empty?
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Positive or Negative? Optimist or Pessimist? Does it matter, glass half full perspective or not? Do my thoughts and reactions even influence my day? Does my perception influence my reality? Is an attitude contagious? Inception, one of my favorite movies had this one basic concept – “Everything in life starts off as an idea”. (Don’t […]
Distinguish Yourself from the Crowd
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Ever wonder how you should distinguish yourself from others? Did you want a promotion, a scholarship, someone’s attention or just a job? Or maybe you’re wondering why you need to distinguish yourself? When I was 17 years old my friend’s dad told me that he never had unique talents or extraordinary gifts. He put in […]
A Man’s Guide to Hosting Guests On Fight Night
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Excited for the big fight? If you’re the one hosting guests on fight night don’t get stuck with a trashed house and huge Pay-Per-View bill. Here are eight essentials to make sure you can enjoy the fight without a hitch. Get the Time Right Make sure people know what time to show up. You don’t […]
Getting to Yes | The Art of Negotiation
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Every man should know how to negotiate. Ever been in a tough situation and not known how to cut a deal that is right for both parties? It’s time to learn about getting to yes. These principles are taken from the book Getting to YES: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher. A favorite book […]
Learn to Shoot a Gun – A Skill Every Man Should Possess
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Four Fundamentals to Learn to Shoot a Gun When I first joined the Army I had about as much experience shooting a gun as any other recreational shooter. The only rule to gun shooting that I needed was hitting the target and being safe about it. When I was handed my first M16A2 I thought, […]