Category Archives: Building better men

These Are People You Should Surround Yourself With

Take a look at this Colin Powell quote and think about it:  “A mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like shown by the kind of friends he chooses.” It’s a fact bro, the people you spend the most time with shape who you are. They determine what conversation dominate your attention. […]

4 ways to stay in your lane

The phrase ‘stay in your lane’ is used as a term of “admonishment or advice against those who express thoughts or opinions on a subject about which they’re viewed as having insufficient knowledge or ability.  When we compare ourselves to others, there are only two feasible outcomes: we’re better than them, or they’re better than […]

How to embrace your feminine energy

Feminine energy refers to a specific set of traits, considered to be the opposite of traits associated with masculine energy. The set of traits we’ve come to define as “feminine” do stem from the expectations we used to place on women throughout history to behave a certain way. Likewise, the traits associated with being “masculine” […]

This is why the “victim card” is addictive

“I blame no one. I look in the mirror” – Denzel Washington People who play the role of a victim believe everything that happens to them is completely out of their control, therefore, it is never their responsibility. They blame others when bad things happen to them and they have an extremely negative outlook on […]

3 awesome TED Talks that will make you a better leader

Anyone can sit in a corner office and delegate tasks, but there is more to effective leadership than that. Being an effective leader is not about swag or twang. It certainly has nothing to do with fame either. Watching these 3 remarkable TED talks will definitely make you a better leader. 1. Drew Dudley: Everyday […]

This Is How You Move On From Toxic Situations

Why do we tend to stay in toxic situations that no longer challenge us, nurture our talents, or help us progress to the next level? Perhaps we measure our worth by the problems we endure, as if there’s a golden ticket to be won at the end. Comfortability should never be the reason you’re stuck […]

Are We Really What We Consume?

What we consume always determines the lives that we live. I’m referring to the food we eat, the books we read, and the visual content we binge. Basically, at the end of the day we become what we consume. These things form our opinions, affect our moods, and influence our behaviour.   The popular modern […]

10 Quotes To Inspire You To Become A Better Man

We live in a world today where it’s almost “taboo” to be masculine. But if we want to become effective men, we need to let go of our culture’s weird ideas about manhood. The first step to becoming a better man is to ditch the ‘man-box’ and be open to new ideas. Being a better […]

5 Books that will make you a better man

“The man who doesn’t read has no advantage over the man who can’t read” – Mark Twain The aim is not to be better than the next guy or “flexing” on your enemies. But be the better person that you were yesterday. These books have nothing to do with style, but have everything to do with […]

Inside the ‘man-box’: This is how men get a free pass

Throughout the history of mankind, society has favoured men more than women. Excuses such as “he’s just being a man” have helped men to get a free pass to anything. Men have coined phrases to justify their toxic behaviour and made sure they remain a superior gender. Let’s agree bro, being a man in this […]