Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Got offered a job last month that would've paid more money but I already gave my word to my current company that I'd see a major project through. My wife thought I was crazy turnin
I was thinking about this the other day. My grandfather never came to the table without being properly dressed. Now I see guys in gym shorts at restaurants. I still wear a proper s
My 14yo got mouthy with me this week about something stupid. Told me I was being unfair without even listening to the actual rule. I stayed calm, told him to go to his room, and we
Been thinking a lot about this as my oldest gets older. Seems like everything now is negotiable and people just say whatever gets them out of trouble. I'm trying to teach my boys t
My dad always said you don't have to be rich but you should always be clean and neat. That stuck with me. Now I'm passing it on. Making sure the boys understand that how you presen
Been working with my 7 year old on his handshake. My dad taught me when I was young and I realized nobody does this anymore. Firm grip, look them in the eye, say your name clear. W
My company just rolled out a business casual policy that's actually business casual now, not just casual with a polo. Slacks, button ups, ties on Fridays. I've been saying this for
They play the anthem before youth soccer tournaments now and I always stand with my hand over my heart. Most people just sit there on their phones. Got some looks but I don't care.
My grandfather was the kind of man who kept his promises, respected his wife completely, and stood for something. He was quiet about it but everyone knew where he stood. I've been
Got into a discussion at work about taking responsibility for mistakes versus making excuses. Most guys just blame circumstances. I was raised that a man admits when he screws up,
Trying to raise my boy the right way. I want him to know how to work hard, respect women, keep his word, and stand up for what's right. But everything around us seems to be working
Wrote a thank you note by hand to my daughter's teacher and my wife thought it was weird. Said most people just send an email. But my mom taught me that certain things matter, you
A lot of guys my age have stopped dressing up for Sunday service. I don't get it. Going to church is sacred and it deserves respect. I wear my best suit, polish my shoes, and make
My 12yo opened the car door for his mother last week without being told and I nearly teared up. This is old school courtesy that nobody teaches anymore but it's not about being wea
Started a new tradition where we practice handshakes at the dinner table. My boys are learning that how you greet someone says a lot about your character. A weak handshake shows we
Simple stuff but it matters. Firm grip, eye contact, say the other person's name. Been working with my 8 and 11 year old on this. Too many young guys nowadays got no presence. My g
Real talk. I messed up with my son pretty bad, blamed him for something that was actually my fault. Had to sit him down and apologize properly, not one of those half apologies. Tol
My 14 year old roasted me for wearing a Stetson and a nice shirt to the grocery store. I told him there's no excuse for looking sloppy just because you're running errands. Your app
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say the man's name back to him. My dad taught me this and I'm passing it down. It's these small things tha
My oldest questioned me about why I stand when his mother or grandmother comes into the room. Told him it's about showing respect and dignity to the women in our lives. It costs no