Don’t Be Ashamed of Taking Antidepressants; They Changed My Life
I’m 38 years old (as of September 2017). I’ve been seeing a therapist every week since 2010 and I can safely say that I’m finally the man I always wanted to be largely because I’ve been in therapy. A big part of my transformation, however, has come because I’ve also taken antidepressant medication concurrently over…
Read MoreMy girlfriend is controlling and critical. How do I bring this up with her?
First, some background: I am in a long-distance relationship with my girlfriend who attends university in the States. I’m in my senior year of high school at an international school. I only knew her for around 3 to 4 months before her leaving for school. I assure you that the decision was made in a mature…
Read More“Becoming A Man” Program in Chicago Leads To 44% Reduction In Violent Crime
Featured photo courtesy of: “Uptown Update” The Becoming A Man youth development program (BAM for short) is an intervention that is designed to help at risk teens coming from some of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods approach decision making in a way that aligns with their own interests. A group of Chicago researchers currently have an…
Read MoreIn Defense of Tenacity
Everyone has at least one favorite Jackie Chan movie. I have two: Drunken Master (1978) and Rush Hour (1998). My wife’s favorite is Shanghai Noon (2000), and I’m sure you can think of a ton of other films he’s been in. The thing about Jackie Chan is, he is a beast when it comes to output.…
Read MoreHow Mothers Teach Their Boys to Treat All Women with Respect
Love or hate them, several powerful men (e.g. Stephen Colbert, Kanye West, Anderson Cooper, etc.) have made memorable public tributes of love to their mothers, giving them credit for the men they became. It got me thinking about my own mother and her role in shaping my character. Now that I’m a husband and father,…
Read MoreTo The Kid In Saggy Sweatpants and a Hoodie Walking With The Girl In Leggings and Fake Uggs
I’m watching you from my apartment balcony. Your hat’s cocked sideways because you’re convinced playing it straight doesn’t get a man anywhere, at least not in your neighborhood. But that means you’ve already given up, and that’s not advised, because I don’t think you understand how long life is going to feel when every day is…
Read MoreKevin Durant Silences Haters By Saying Nothing, Destroying OKC
Love them or hate them, on paper, The Golden State Warriors are one of the best teams in the NBA. With their acquisition of superstar small forward Kevin Durant from The Oklahoma City Thunder, they have become the team to beat. KD opted to end his relationship with OKC and take his talents to the…
Read MoreTough and Priceless Lessons to Learn From Your Father
When my first child was born, I remember looking at her tiny, helpless body wanting desperately to be able to protect her from every physical and environmental influence society would throw at her. As she grew and began soaking in elements of the world and developing habits—some positive and some I didn’t approve of—I realized…
Read MoreSuccess Is What You Do
Success is rarely a surprise. It isn’t something that just happens to you. When you achieve any measure of success it should always match or exceed an expectation that you set for yourself. A successful individual is someone who takes a calculated approach to all that they do. A Successful Person… …starts with setting very…
Read MoreConscientiousness: The Key To Pretty Much Everything
Conscientiousness: you’ve probably heard the term, and you probably have some idea of what it means (maybe even a very good idea). It’s one of the Big Five personality traits, and it’s received increasing attention over the last decade(s) from not only personality researchers, but also from experts in business, economics, and education. Conscientiousness…
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