Don’t let fear cripple you.

What is fear? According to psychological research, fear is a primal emotion that triggers a universal biochemical response.  Fear serves as an alert to the presence of danger or the threat of harm, whether that danger is physical or psychological. Fear is a form of self-preservation that stops us from stepping out of our comfort […]

What it means to be a Protector.

What it means to be a Protector. According to the Oxford Dictionary, a protector is someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their initiative. As men, it is our inherited duty to be protectors. We have been assigned to protect our families (whether you are the son or father it does not matter), […]

Why children need their fathers.

Statistics. 75% of adolescent patients in substance abuse centres are from fatherless homes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.4 million children, 1 in 4, live without a biological, step, or adoptive father in the home. 80% of rapists with anger problems come from fatherless homes.  63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes.  STATS […]

The Power Of Proper Language.

Language is a vital part of human connection. It allows us to share ideas, thoughts and feelings.  What makes verbal communication a beautiful thing is that the human race is the only species that possesses it and can wield it in a way to convey the most abstract concepts.  A good vocabulary is a superpower […]

Daniel’s Holsters – Inside the waistband single magazine pouch.

Daniel’s Holsters make Kydex concealment holsters and magazine pouches. The quality of the product is amazing. The tension is easily adjustable and has very little to no print through the shirt. My only issue was that because of its rigid design, it was not the most comfortable. What added to the discomfort were my slight […]

La Galera – Imperial Jade Robusto

I loved this La Galera cigar it is beautifully wrapped and has great flavour.  The Imperial Jade Robusto has a ring gauge of 50 and is 5,1” and is crafted in the Dominican Republic. This is the description that came with the cigar: “The wrapper of this Robusto is dark and coarse with some oil, […]

The Trap Of Hookup Culture.

This is what the internet will tell you about what your dating life should look like: “Hookup culture is one that accepts and encourages casual sex encounters, including one-night stands and other related activity, without necessarily including emotional intimacy, bonding or a committed relationship.”  This is how hearts get broken. This is an empty lifestyle […]

Andrew and Tristan Tate.

Who are they? Misogynistic, human traffickers, rapists and so much more. That is what mainstream media will tell you. I don’t agree with everything they say or some of their daily conduct like their promiscuous lifestyle but I agree with their overarching message about masculinity.  If you watch their long-form content and see what they […]

That Savage Studio.

Marcel Backer is one of the best tattoo artists in South Africa. It’s not just the tattooing, it’s the whole experience he creates during your session. He plays awesome music and is an excellent conversationalist. Marcel is an exceptionally professional, friendly artist and a master of this art form. His work is outstanding and his […]

Santa Bras Cigars – Escobar.

Their story begins in the 1990s when their founder started experimenting with local tobacco. After trial and error, the hobby grew into something special: The only South African cigar company. I recently had the privilege of doing a cigar tasting with the awesome people at Santa Bras Cigars. My colleague and I had an amazing […]