Dressing sharp when you don't have to
I've noticed fewer and fewer guys wearing proper clothing these days. Took my family to church last Sunday and half the men were in basketball shorts. Started wearing a suit to the
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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I've noticed fewer and fewer guys wearing proper clothing these days. Took my family to church last Sunday and half the men were in basketball shorts. Started wearing a suit to the
My dad taught me that a handshake is your bond. You don't need contracts or lawyers if you're a man of integrity. I'm trying to instill this in my boy, now 16. He made a commitment
Been thinking about this a lot. I messed up with my son last week. Lost my temper over something stupid. Instead of just brushing past it, I sat down with him, admitted I was wrong
My wife says I'm too strict about how my kids address me and other adults. I expect yes sir, no sir, and I expect them to look people in the eye. I don't think that's outdated, I t
Had a coworker yesterday say that the whole idea of a man being the primary provider is sexist. I disagree. I work 50 hours a week because that's my responsibility as the head of m
My old man taught me this and I'm trying to pass it on. Firm grip, look them in the eye, clear your throat first so you're not nervous. It matters. I noticed when my kids shake han
Made a mistake at work, admitted it to my boss, and owned it. Took the heat. My son asked why I didn't just blame someone else and I told him that's not how we do things in this fa
Been working on this with my 12 year old. If he says he's going to do something, he does it. No excuses, no backing out. Told him a man's word is his bond and that's something peop
Been thinking a lot about what my grandfather taught me about being a man of honor. He served, built a business, paid his debts, treated women with respect, and never made excuses.
Getting pushback from family about how I'm raising my kids. My mom thinks I'm too hard on them about respect and manners. Society these days seems to think kids should just do what
My boy is 14 and he's starting to make commitments he doesn't keep. Told his friend he'd help him with college apps, said he'd work on the truck with me on Saturday, promised his m
Had dinner with my wife's family last night and stood up when her sister arrived. My brother in law gave me a weird look like it was odd. I was raised that you stand for ladies, pe
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say your name clearly. My dad taught me this way and I see too many young men these days with weak handsha
My wife makes more money than me right now and I'm struggling with feeling like I'm not fulfilling my duty as a husband. I know this is probably outdated thinking but I was raised
Just finished a kitchen renovation I promised my wife 8 months ago. It's done and looks great. Her dad called me after and said he was proud of me for following through no matter h
Told him it's not some old fashioned thing, it's doing the right thing when nobody's watching and when it costs you something. It's apologizing to your mother when you're wrong eve
I want my boys to understand that being a leader means serving others, not ruling over them. My dad led by example and I'm trying to do the same but sometimes I feel like I need to
Promised my son I'd help him build something in the garage Saturday morning. Got invited to go fishing with the guys Friday night. Almost cancelled on him for it like a coward. The
Had a real talk with him yesterday about handling conflict with respect and integrity. Told him a real man doesn't need to raise his voice to be heard, he just needs to stand firm
Had my boy's little league baseball game yesterday and he was nervous about meeting the opposing team's coach. I pulled him aside beforehand and showed him how to give a firm hands