Resolution
“Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve. “ ~Benjamin Franklin
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A Friend So Kind
A Friend So Kind ~The Choir, Burning Like The Midnight Sun Editors Note: I was listening to music on the way to work this morning, when The Choir’s, “A Friend So Kind” made its way thru the playlist. I believe this is another tribute to Gene Eugene, who’s passing left a huge void, not just in… Continue reading
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The American Boy
The American Boy ~Theodore Roosevelt From The Strenuous Life: Essays and Addresses, 1900 OF COURSE what we have a right to expect of the American boy is that he shall turn out to be a good American man. Now, the chances are strong that he won’t be much of a man unless he is a… Continue reading
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1000 Rep Challenge: Push-ups
Pictured: Kris Kepler & Jeremy Thiel Back in mid-April, I signed up for the 1000 Rep Challenge that was birthed out of the minds of those two crazy guys in the above picture. It officially started on, Monday, April 24th. As they put it, “It’s time to get strong.” Over the course of eight weeks… Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~John Wanamaker
“As I grow older it becomes clear that the difference between men who accomplish things and those who fail is in correct thinking, energy, and invincible determination. A single aim and a strong spirit, undistracted and untiring, seldom fall short of the goal. The man who never quits until the work is done inevitably writes… Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~Thomas Edison
“Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then becomes discouraged. That’s the time to become interested!” ~Thomas Edison Continue reading
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The Vital 3 Feet to Achievement
The Vital 3 Feet to Achievement ~Art of Manliness | Repost Art of Manliness’ note: The following selection on “The Vital Three Feet to Achievement” comes from The Technique of Building Personal Leadership (1944) by Donald A. Laird. It has been condensed from the original chapter. For many years I have kept a magic rule… Continue reading

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