Your word is your bond
Got a chance to make a quick buck by backing out of a commitment to help my neighbor move. Money would have been nice but I gave him my word. Did it anyway and you know what, felt
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Got a chance to make a quick buck by backing out of a commitment to help my neighbor move. Money would have been nice but I gave him my word. Did it anyway and you know what, felt
My boy is turning 12 and I realized he still does that weak dead fish grip thing. Sat him down and taught him the proper way: firm grip, eye contact, brief pump, genuine smile. We
Pop gave me his old Seiko from 1982 yesterday. His father gave it to him when he turned 18. It's beat to hell and still keeps perfect time. He told me a man's got to wear his herit
My manager tried to take credit for my team's work in a meeting yesterday. Instead of blowing up or going behind his back like some guys would do, I asked to speak with him private
My 8yo asked me why I wear a tie and button up to church when nobody else really dresses nice anymore. I told him it's about respect. Respect for the house of God, respect for the
My 12yo made a smart remark to his mom yesterday. Small thing, just sarcasm, but it was disrespectful. I pulled him aside and told him that we don't talk to his mother like that, p
My oldest came home with a test grade that he could have gotten away with not telling us about. Instead he brought it straight to us and admitted he didn't study. Instead of gettin
Been thinking about this a lot lately. My boy is 7 and he's growing up in a time where being honest, standing your ground, and having real conviction isn't always rewarded. In scho
Realized something yesterday. Got cut off in traffic and almost lost my cool about it, then I looked back and my 5yo was just watching me in the mirror. Made me think about all the
Started making my 10 year old help with the yard work and home repairs instead of just giving him an allowance. He wasn't thrilled at first but I'm seeing something shift. He's tak
Had a situation at work where I was trying to be respectful and let a coworker take credit for something we did together. My old man told me that's not being a gentleman, that's be
My dad taught me to always open doors for ladies, respect your word, and stand up for what's right even when it's hard. Now I'm trying to pass that on to my two boys and sometimes
My coworkers give me grief about dressing up every day but I don't care. Looking sharp puts me in the right mindset. Shows respect for the work and the people I'm doing business wi
Guy asked to borrow my truck for a week. Didn't really know him that well. I politely declined and suggested he rent one instead. He got defensive saying I wasn't being neighborly.
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say the man's name. Had him meet my boss last week and he did it perfectly. The look on my boss's face sai
Had to correct my 12 year old yesterday when he gave some family friends a limp handshake. Sat him down and showed him how it's done - firm grip, eye contact, one pump, confident.
Sent handwritten thank you notes to my kids' teachers after the school year ended. Wife said I was overdoing it but to me that's basic respect and honor. Takes five minutes, means
My 8 year old asked me today if I've ever broken the law. I told him the truth - made some dumb choices as a kid, got caught, faced consequences, learned from it. Wasn't proud of i
My 16 year old told us she's seeing someone. Kid seems alright from what I can tell but I'm trying to figure out how to handle this the right way. I want to be protective without b
Cant believe how many young men I see nowadays with weak handshakes. Took my two boys aside last week and showed them how its done. Firm grip, eye contact, say your name clear. My