“I wish my dad had taught me to: tell great stories, pray, forgive, draw, and how to talk and burp at the same time.”

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These are comments by Elvin Turner, Taylor Garcia, JD Robeeto on the post “25 Life Skills a Father Can Give His Son”.

“Am I the only one who thinks that if a dating relationship needs couples counseling it probably is doomed already?”

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These are comments by J.A. Drew Diaz, goodguys2greatmen, and jerry stocking on the post “How to Become a Passion Master”.

How Long Would It Take You to Get a New Job?

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Any response other than “a couple of weeks” and you’re at risk.

US College Grads Under-Qualified for Employment

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Kirk McDonald tells the cold, hard truth about finding jobs after graduation.

Become an Intern with The Good Men Project

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Interns/apprentices wanted now.

Being a Father Makes You Better at Your Job

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A study of working dads suggests fatherhood conveys direct benefits to employers.

How to Survive a Natural Disaster

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If there’s a natural disaster or terrorist attack, can you protect your family?

Paid to Stay out of the Way

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Most boys learn to be a “real man” from their dad. Mine paid me to stay out of his way.

Emotional Intelligence: 9/22

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What should we be teaching boys and men about their emotions?

“Yes, I’m nearly broke, but failure leads to the first step up.”

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This is a comment by J Lindsay on the post “A Modern Day Hero’s Journey Is What Today’s Boy Needs to Become a Man”.

“If men want to teach their kids survival traits that’s fine, but don’t teach them those are what MAKE men.”

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This is a comment by Kaleb Blake on the post “Poll: Why is Our Society Obsessed with Modern Men and Manliness?”

Different Gifts: 7/14

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We don’t all share the same talents and qualities. What makes you special?

The Competency Catch

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Sometimes, the ethical thing to do is to not do anything. Baker Wright explains why.

“My father was a saw filer for 45 years (keeping everything sharp in a large sawmill), but he was also a good carpenter.”

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“I went to college, got my four year degree in 1976, and then realized that it meant nothing in the real world.”