The more the word “toxic” is used, the less effective and powerful it will soon become. Save it for when it is truly warranted and appropriate. The Masturbating Modern Man was my first successful Medium story. It also drew a lot of comments. Most of them were positive and added…

Studies show porn will change brain chemistry. Here’s what to know. — Viewing pornography has been a hot topic in the scientific world for quite awhile. There has been much debate about how harmful it really is. But now studies have shown some things to be true. The next time you’re tempted to do some “research”, keep this in mind: Watching pornography…

Mindset hack on how to win friends and influence people. — I’ll admit it. Much to the chagrin of my mastermind group, I have never completed Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People. Now, however, accountability is involved. I’ve committed to reading, and retaining, the contents- cover to cover. And I, as should all, take my commitments very seriously…

German Folk Freestyle Wrestling : Can we call it Ger-Jitsu? — Put down your bier, bratwurst, and sauerkraut; it’s time to wrestle! When traditional grappling martial arts are discussed, Germany is far from the top of the list of representing nations — Think Japan, Brazil, Turkey, Mongolia, Iran. However, this European country has a rich wrestling history, documented as far back…

How gratitude can make pain pull a Houdini. — It was the final “roll” of the Wednesday session. It had been an arduous week, and an equally arduous session thus far. My competition was easily ten years my junior and outweighed me by at least one hundred pounds. In any other contact sport, this would make most run for…

The Sad State of Affairs Modern man has become soft. Let’s face it. We all know a grown man that would throw a tantrum if his WiFi was temporarily down. Actually, I’m sure you probably know several. Or how about the guy who cries when his football team loses? This happens. I’m from Packer country…

“ The key is to consciously decide every night to actively and mindfully create a positive expectation for the next morning.” Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning Like Christmas morning? Come on. There is absolutely no way tomorrow morning, a run of the mill Monday, is going to evoke…

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth” Mike Tyson Deontay Wilder recently stated that the man that will date his daughter needs to spar him for three rounds so he knows he can protect her. Powerful words from a powerful athlete. …