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Is Chivalry Dead?

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Is Chivalry Dead? It depends on what you mean by chivalry.

When most people say chivalry, they are thinking of the behaviors of an upper class Englishman during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Probably the best example of this is the behavior of the gentlemen on the Titanic who ensured that the lifeboats were loaded with “women and children first,” and who waited for their inevitable death dressed in their best dinner jacket.

Most of the values of Victorian chivalry are still alive today. Who can argue with being honest, honorable, patriotic, and being willing to fulfill your duty? We could use more men who emulate these qualities.

The part of Victorian chivalry that people question is the behavior of men towards women. [Read more…] about Is Chivalry Dead?

Build A Powerful Social Network

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Regular readers know that I think that our economy is entering a period of transition that might be rough for a lot of people. We are likely to continue to see erosion of the employer/employee job model. The disparity between the very rich and the middle class is also likely to continue to increase.

One of the things that we must do to ensure that we flourish as the economy changes is to relearn the lost art of networking. This post contains some simple techniques that will provide you with an advantage over your peers. [Read more…] about Build A Powerful Social Network

A Time For Daring

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Being daring is one of the essential qualities of masculinity. A man without daring is somehow less of a man than one who dares greatly. Thus, it has always been a time for daring. It has always been a time to take a risk to achieve something great.

But we now live in an extraordinary time where men are being called to live in more daring way. This is a time for daring. [Read more…] about A Time For Daring

The Scottish Highlander Romance Craze: Why Women Are Lusting After Dudes In Kilts

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Modern culture that women want a certain kind of man. The modern ideal man “courageously” holds “daring” political opinions. Everyone in his social circle also “courageously” holds the exact same “daring” political opinions. He is a feminist.  [Read more…] about The Scottish Highlander Romance Craze: Why Women Are Lusting After Dudes In Kilts

How to Become Great

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Becoming a father has made me aware of how much emphasis our society places on conforming. The messages to play by the rules are built into the very fabric of our culture.

My wife and I recently took our son to the doctor for his checkup. The doctor seemed concerned that my wife was a stay at home mom. Even though my son has great social skills, the doctor felt that he would benefit from being with a large group of kids. He suggested that we should consider putting him in day care so that he could learn the crucial skills of “lining up” and “following rules.” [Read more…] about How to Become Great