Decisive

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would if be and why?

"I would choose the word decisive because I know there is something manly about someone that knows and is sure about himself... I think someone who is more masculine is more secure about himself, they know exactly what they want to do. I know I feel more masculine when if I decide something really quickly and I am not wavering and I am like steadfast in my decisions. "

Word: Decisive
Occupation: Software Engineer
Age: 25
From: Kansas City, MO

Man standing outside with his arms crossed.

Who is the manliest person you know and why?

"My Dad, because he knows how to read people so well and pick up on things some other person would not be able to do... He can do subtle things that will make my mom really happy."

Do you wish you were more masculine why or why not?

"I don't care either way. I don't wish I was more masculine I don't wish I was less masculine, I just want to be myself... I don't want to desire either way."

What advise would you give your younger self about masculinity?

"Anything that stops you from making your own decisions, even if it is a cultural norm, you just gotta remove all your thoughts about whats normal and think outside the box and make your own decisions."

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Safe

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"I would choose the word safe. You see, as a man, I am capable of a lot. One of those is a responsibility to protect others and bring people into an environment that allows them to be able to be free enough to be themselves. It is important to live a life where we allow ourselves to be messy."

Word: Safe
Occupation: Vehicle Wrap Artist
Age: 32
From: Redding CA

Who is the manliest person you know and why?

"My father. I always thought I would never live up to the man my father is. It wasn't until I realized that being a good father comes from being a good son. It is as simple as that."

What does healthy masculinity look like to you?

"A person who operates in their masculinity in a healthy way actually creates an environment for people to, be able to be safe and for people to be themselves."

What advice would you give your younger self about masculinity?

"Don't worry about it.... because worrying about it is only going to prolong the process, instead just keep moving forward. This is the most important thing. You will figure it out."

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Human

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would if be and why?

"I would choose human because, society, media, and my family had conditioned me to believe that a man is strong, provides for the family, and doesn't cry. I've grown to learn and realize that a man can be strong and a man can provide, but a man can also cry. We are humans and we have every right to embrace and nurture all the emotions that are so innate in all of us. I am a human being. I get happy, sad, excited, hurt, and I cry."

Word: Human
Occupation: Personal Development & Life Coach
Age: 30
From: Oakland, CA

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Who is the manliest person you know and why?

"All the men in my life that aren't afraid to say "I love you."

What advise would you give your younger self about masculinity?

"I would say, that you get to define what masculinity is. That you have complete ownership over what you believe what masculinity is and it's your responsibility to define that nobody else's... It's okay to be you man, and whoever you are whatever you are... its okay..."

What do you think healthy masculinity looks like?

"I think healthy masculinity is being okay with whatever level of masculinity you choose to identify with. I know that sounds so nebulous and sort of out there, but it's like if a person came up to me and that person is biologically a woman but identifies with the masculine identity, and they are not hurting anyone, and they are of service to people. Then I would say yea that's cool, that's healthy masculinity. If a person identifies as one as a male and is identifies as masculine and has to prove their masculinity by hurting people or saying hurtful things to someone or by being a certain way to overcome someone or to compete with someone I would consider that unhealthy..."

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Honor

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"I would choose honor because it encapsulates whom one is in order for it to be lived, demonstrated, and expressed to those around you. "

Word: Honor
Occupation: Self Employed
Age: 35
From: De Kalb, MO

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Who is the manliest person you know and why?

"My father. He embodies honesty, integrity, and hard work with a tender heart daily."

Do you wish that you were more masculine why or why not?

"You know, it's funny because I've been told "Hey you are so metro" but that comes through I think in my artistry and my soft tender heart, but most people have no clue that I was raised in the bush, thatched roof, no water, no electricity, you could hand me a pocket knife and throw me somewhere and I'd probably be just fine. But that exterior is not portrayed in who I am, or just like physically or just like kinda if you just meet me, and so I don't know if I would want to be anymore quote "masculine" you know. I fell like I have a pretty decent balance..... So no I do not wish I was anymore masculine."

What advice would you give your younger self about masculinity?

"I don't think I have rested on any one phrase from my dad as much as I have in the last four or five years like this one statement. Which is "You can love the product insurmountable, but until you embrace the process you won't see all of the colors and you won't have a true value for the result or what ends up being the product" and that is basically trying to enforce yourself especially in the hard times to enjoy the process of every season that life throws your way, because, the more that you can get out of it, even if its rough. Of course, when it's not as rough it seems more enjoyable but when it's rough and you think you wanna get through it and want to hit that fast-forward button. But, if you can endure and stay true to the process the product is guaranteed that is what my dad would say, but you will come out looking at that product of what that is and the result of that in your life with feeling victorious..."

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Champion

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would if be and why?

"I would say champion, because a true champion is a champion in everything that he does, from the way he ties his shoelaces, the way he brushes his teeth, the way he treats others, and everything in between. In the same way, a man must be disciplined in all his ways to give his best. A champion also fights for the causes of others. A man must fight for his family, his friends, and people who can't fight for themselves.

Word: Champion
Occupation: Parts Advisor
Age: 26
From: Phoenix, AZ

Who is the manliest person you know and why?

"My father, because he has always puts his family and others before himself. He has fought many times on my behalf. He has sacrificed many things in order for others to be bettered. The gifts that he has given me are the examples of his character for me to follow."

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Respect

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"I would say respect, because men I feel, innately embrace the concept of respect and build who they are and how they treat others around respect. We interact around how we respect each other. A better way to put it is respect is the language of men. Consider how men react when they feel they are being disrespected, it is almost an affront to who they are."

Word: Respect
Occupation: IT
Age: 27
From: Mankato, MN

Who is the manliest person you know and why?

"Myself, because it has taken me a little over 27 years to know myself and I'm still working on that. With that in mind, I am the only one I truly "know."

Solid

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Solid."

Why? "I see the role of men in our homes, communities, and world as foundational. Women and children need solidness to undergird everything they do. If the foundation is not solid, nothing else is solid. The most elaborate house built on a cracked weak foundation can/will come apart."

Word: Solid
Occupation: Homemaker
Age: 54
From: Mankato, MN

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Who is the manliest person you know and why?

"My dad. In spite of his many flaws, shortcomings, and cracked foundation(his father). He has done his best to be solid and strong for me. He chased away the monsters when he was able."

Responsible

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Responsibility" Why? "A man must be dependable, reliable, caring, and compassionate. All these words make a man responsible."

Word: Responsible
Occupation: Teacher
Age: 56
From: Independence, MO

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Who is the manliest person you know? "My father." Why? "He is strong yet caring and compassionate. Loving yet stern. A man of character."

Note from the man post seeing his picture "After Viewing my profile on the website, I discovered I spelled responsible wrong. I think it is humorous and somewhat embarrassing as I am a teacher. Then I began to think: "what should a man do when you make a mistake?" The answer, you take responsibility for it. As a man, try to find humor in your embarrassment, and own your mistakes and learn from them."

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Servanthood

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"I chose servanthood because in my life all of the men that have made a significant impact on me and the people around them have been incredible servants. I think the sign of a true leader is someone that puts others first. Either in marriage, singleness, or business. If you are able to put others first, regardless of their qualifications, you are exhibiting great manhood.

Word: Servanthood
Occupation: Writer/Blogger (www.theeverydayfamilyman.com)
Age: 23
From: Kansas City, M

Who is the manliest person you know?

"My father. In my life, my father has shown incredible "manliness" and servanthood to me. He married my mom when I was 11 and has continually put our family's interests and needs before his. He is the hardest worker that I know and is incredible "serving" with how he uses that money to support my mom and sister. He knows that to lead my mom and raise my sister well he has to support them by serving. I hope to be as hard of a worker and server as he continues to be."

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Father

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"I would choose father because of the legacy"

Word: Father
Occupation: Accountant
Age: 56
From: Kansas City, MO

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“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. “ ~ Chantal Sutherland

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True

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"It's the first word that came to mind because of the men in my life who I love."

Word: True
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Age: 38
From: Kansas City, MO

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This is and has been a fascinating month for me personally and one I will look back upon in the future with a smile and a warm heart.

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During these very unique times of life, hardship for many humans is being created due to the pandemic. I felt it would be an appropriate time to ask for the wisdom of men whom I respect to answer questions around how to handle hardship and difficult times.

The way it is formatted is I will introduce each man who has answered the questions and you will also see ways to find out more about them as well.

I hope you find encouragement, wisdom, and hope in the answers written to these questions.

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What is masculinity? That's a question every man should be asking himself.

The Start

What is masculinity? This question is a core reason why I started this blog and photography project here at The Man Effect. I have been pursuing and exploring this question for years. I love it and the ramifications on my life it has had.

Masculinity, manliness, and the nature of men are not only something that I believe every human should take the time to ponder on. As humans, it is also something we should conceptualize and analyze the belief of how men exist and represent themselves in immediate and extended communities.

Moving forward, I think it would be appropriate to build some foundation of a definition before we proceed with the importance and impact this question can and does have on our lives if we are open to going down this path.

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Questioning what it means to be a man is something that I would consider to be a foundation to this website. So, in honor of that, I decided to compile 15 questions about masculinity that I have seen and heard asked often.

Now, before we jump into these questions, I would like to explain how the answers were created. I chose to ask four men who I respect to take time and share their wisdom. The next thing I will do is introduce them so you know a bit about the men behind these words.

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“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. “ ~ Chantal Sutherland

Glory

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Man is full of glory days throughout history. Although the light might be low, but there is still hope for a full light again. Man never gives up. There is hope and glory for this world again. Man just needs to get back to where we were as one and get our glory back."

Word: Glory
Occupation: Retail
Age: 30
From: Syracuse, NY

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As much as it may seem out of the traditional scope of what being a man is, there is nothing I find more valuable than being neat and tidy about my time. Personally and professionally, I attribute nearly all of my abilities to show up as a man to my discipline within my calendar. And so, this is why I wanted to share with you that us men should always strive to manage our time better, and why.

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If you were to ask a couple of men to give you their own definition of masculinity, what are the odds that you’ll end up with the same answer? You’re guessing right: a good, round zero. Neither you nor anyone else will ever be taught at school, or in a manual, what masculinity precisely means, and that is for a good reason. Because we can be a man in so many different ways, each one of us has to come up with his own definition, see if it holds any value, and these types of variables are exactly what started me on my journey.

Thoughts and reflections upon the topic of perseverance.

This is and has been a fascinating month for me personally and one I will look back upon in the future with a smile and a warm heart.

You see, for years I have worked on, spent countless hours, had endless conversations, and wondered why I continue devoting myself to The Man Effect. In this pursuit I have desired to encourage others, find answers for myself, and just be a man who is passionate about life.

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During these very unique times of life, hardship for many humans is being created due to the pandemic. I felt it would be an appropriate time to ask for the wisdom of men whom I respect to answer questions around how to handle hardship and difficult times.

The way it is formatted is I will introduce each man who has answered the questions and you will also see ways to find out more about them as well.

I hope you find encouragement, wisdom, and hope in the answers written to these questions.

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What is masculinity? That's a question every man should be asking himself.

The Start

What is masculinity? This question is a core reason why I started this blog and photography project here at The Man Effect. I have been pursuing and exploring this question for years. I love it and the ramifications on my life it has had.

Masculinity, manliness, and the nature of men are not only something that I believe every human should take the time to ponder on. As humans, it is also something we should conceptualize and analyze the belief of how men exist and represent themselves in immediate and extended communities.

Moving forward, I think it would be appropriate to build some foundation of a definition before we proceed with the importance and impact this question can and does have on our lives if we are open to going down this path.

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Questioning what it means to be a man is something that I would consider to be a foundation to this website. So, in honor of that, I decided to compile 15 questions about masculinity that I have seen and heard asked often.

Now, before we jump into these questions, I would like to explain how the answers were created. I chose to ask four men who I respect to take time and share their wisdom. The next thing I will do is introduce them so you know a bit about the men behind these words.

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“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. “ ~ Chantal Sutherland

Caring

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would be and why?

"I chose caring because I'm getting older."

Word: Caring
Occupation: Undisclosed
Age: 40
From: San Francisco, CA

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What is masculinity? This question is a core reason why I started this blog and photography project here at The Man Effect. I have been pursuing and exploring this question for years. I love it and the ramifications on my life it has had.

Masculinity, manliness, and the nature of men are not only something that I believe every human should take the time to ponder on. As humans, it is also something we should conceptualize and analyze the belief of how men exist and represent themselves in immediate and extended communities.

Moving forward, I think it would be appropriate to build some foundation of a definition before we proceed with the importance and impact this question can and does have on our lives if we are open to going down this path.

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Questioning what it means to be a man is something that I would consider to be a foundation to this website. So, in honor of that, I decided to compile 15 questions about masculinity that I have seen and heard asked often.

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I am writing this article for two predominant reasons. One, so I can have a tangible point of reference when I reflect upon this season of life I have been through. Two, the possibility that the lessons I have learned may inspire one person to not give up on life as struggles confront them.

“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. “ ~ Chantal Sutherland

Confidence

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Self-confidence is necessary to feel self-worth and improvement and to see a passion in life to see self-creativity and grow in a unique image. "

Word: Confidence
Occupation: Graduate Student
Age: 22
From: Kansas City, MO

Young woman holding a sign that says confidence.

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4 Common Relationship Issues and How to Address Them

Thoughts around why life will never be fair to you.

I honestly feel a bit like an old grumpy man writing this, even though I am in my early thirties it has become extremely apparent to me that there is this mystical belief ingrained in western societies that everything we desire should be handed to us on a silver platter and when things don’t work out exactly how we want, then the best resort is to become a victim and not look deeply into the fact that our lives literally mean nothing to this world and we are entitled nothing.

Men should manage their time better and here are 3 reasons why.

As much as it may seem out of the traditional scope of what being a man is, there is nothing I find more valuable than being neat and tidy about my time. Personally and professionally, I attribute nearly all of my abilities to show up as a man to my discipline within my calendar. And so, this is why I wanted to share with you that us men should always strive to manage our time better, and why.

Is Masculinity Part of Male Identity?

If you were to ask a couple of men to give you their own definition of masculinity, what are the odds that you’ll end up with the same answer? You’re guessing right: a good, round zero. Neither you nor anyone else will ever be taught at school, or in a manual, what masculinity precisely means, and that is for a good reason. Because we can be a man in so many different ways, each one of us has to come up with his own definition, see if it holds any value, and these types of variables are exactly what started me on my journey.

Thoughts and reflections upon the topic of perseverance.

This is and has been a fascinating month for me personally and one I will look back upon in the future with a smile and a warm heart.

You see, for years I have worked on, spent countless hours, had endless conversations, and wondered why I continue devoting myself to The Man Effect. In this pursuit I have desired to encourage others, find answers for myself, and just be a man who is passionate about life.

12 Questions And Answers About Living Through Hard Times

During these very unique times of life, hardship for many humans is being created due to the pandemic. I felt it would be an appropriate time to ask for the wisdom of men whom I respect to answer questions around how to handle hardship and difficult times.

The way it is formatted is I will introduce each man who has answered the questions and you will also see ways to find out more about them as well.

I hope you find encouragement, wisdom, and hope in the answers written to these questions.

Thoughts and discussion around self-forgiveness.

Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I forgive myself?” It is a difficult and amazing question all at the same time. Recently, after one of the darkest years of my life, I have started to ask myself this question a lot and I am amazed by the amount of impact it has had on me.

What is masculinity? That's a question every man should be asking himself.

The Start

What is masculinity? This question is a core reason why I started this blog and photography project here at The Man Effect. I have been pursuing and exploring this question for years. I love it and the ramifications on my life it has had.

Masculinity, manliness, and the nature of men are not only something that I believe every human should take the time to ponder on. As humans, it is also something we should conceptualize and analyze the belief of how men exist and represent themselves in immediate and extended communities.

Moving forward, I think it would be appropriate to build some foundation of a definition before we proceed with the importance and impact this question can and does have on our lives if we are open to going down this path.

15 Questions and Answers About Masculinity

Questioning what it means to be a man is something that I would consider to be a foundation to this website. So, in honor of that, I decided to compile 15 questions about masculinity that I have seen and heard asked often.

Now, before we jump into these questions, I would like to explain how the answers were created. I chose to ask four men who I respect to take time and share their wisdom. The next thing I will do is introduce them so you know a bit about the men behind these words.

Lessons I've learned from a traumatic brain injury and why discomfort in life is so important.

I am writing this article for two predominant reasons. One, so I can have a tangible point of reference when I reflect upon this season of life I have been through. Two, the possibility that the lessons I have learned may inspire one person to not give up on life as struggles confront them.

“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. “ ~ Chantal Sutherland

Respect

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"I chose respect because it follows the thought of loving others(thing, people, life) as you would yourself."

Word: Respect
Occupation: Freight Broker
Age: 24
From: Kansas City, MO

Featured Articles

4 Common Relationship Issues and How to Address Them

Thoughts around why life will never be fair to you.

I honestly feel a bit like an old grumpy man writing this, even though I am in my early thirties it has become extremely apparent to me that there is this mystical belief ingrained in western societies that everything we desire should be handed to us on a silver platter and when things don’t work out exactly how we want, then the best resort is to become a victim and not look deeply into the fact that our lives literally mean nothing to this world and we are entitled nothing.

Men should manage their time better and here are 3 reasons why.

As much as it may seem out of the traditional scope of what being a man is, there is nothing I find more valuable than being neat and tidy about my time. Personally and professionally, I attribute nearly all of my abilities to show up as a man to my discipline within my calendar. And so, this is why I wanted to share with you that us men should always strive to manage our time better, and why.

Is Masculinity Part of Male Identity?

If you were to ask a couple of men to give you their own definition of masculinity, what are the odds that you’ll end up with the same answer? You’re guessing right: a good, round zero. Neither you nor anyone else will ever be taught at school, or in a manual, what masculinity precisely means, and that is for a good reason. Because we can be a man in so many different ways, each one of us has to come up with his own definition, see if it holds any value, and these types of variables are exactly what started me on my journey.

Thoughts and reflections upon the topic of perseverance.

This is and has been a fascinating month for me personally and one I will look back upon in the future with a smile and a warm heart.

You see, for years I have worked on, spent countless hours, had endless conversations, and wondered why I continue devoting myself to The Man Effect. In this pursuit I have desired to encourage others, find answers for myself, and just be a man who is passionate about life.

12 Questions And Answers About Living Through Hard Times

During these very unique times of life, hardship for many humans is being created due to the pandemic. I felt it would be an appropriate time to ask for the wisdom of men whom I respect to answer questions around how to handle hardship and difficult times.

The way it is formatted is I will introduce each man who has answered the questions and you will also see ways to find out more about them as well.

I hope you find encouragement, wisdom, and hope in the answers written to these questions.

Thoughts and discussion around self-forgiveness.

Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I forgive myself?” It is a difficult and amazing question all at the same time. Recently, after one of the darkest years of my life, I have started to ask myself this question a lot and I am amazed by the amount of impact it has had on me.

What is masculinity? That's a question every man should be asking himself.

The Start

What is masculinity? This question is a core reason why I started this blog and photography project here at The Man Effect. I have been pursuing and exploring this question for years. I love it and the ramifications on my life it has had.

Masculinity, manliness, and the nature of men are not only something that I believe every human should take the time to ponder on. As humans, it is also something we should conceptualize and analyze the belief of how men exist and represent themselves in immediate and extended communities.

Moving forward, I think it would be appropriate to build some foundation of a definition before we proceed with the importance and impact this question can and does have on our lives if we are open to going down this path.

15 Questions and Answers About Masculinity

Questioning what it means to be a man is something that I would consider to be a foundation to this website. So, in honor of that, I decided to compile 15 questions about masculinity that I have seen and heard asked often.

Now, before we jump into these questions, I would like to explain how the answers were created. I chose to ask four men who I respect to take time and share their wisdom. The next thing I will do is introduce them so you know a bit about the men behind these words.

Lessons I've learned from a traumatic brain injury and why discomfort in life is so important.

I am writing this article for two predominant reasons. One, so I can have a tangible point of reference when I reflect upon this season of life I have been through. Two, the possibility that the lessons I have learned may inspire one person to not give up on life as struggles confront them.

“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. “ ~ Chantal Sutherland

Cultivating

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"As men, we were called to cultivate the world and relationships around us; To take what we have, and make it better. Our original design in the garden was to take what God had made and blessed us with and bless it further into maturity and right standing with the Creator. As men, we are to cultivate and mature, what is wild and immature."

Word: Cultivate
Occupation: Student
Age: 21
Location: Kansas City, MO

Man standing holding a sign saying of cultivating.

Featured Articles

4 Common Relationship Issues and How to Address Them

Thoughts around why life will never be fair to you.

I honestly feel a bit like an old grumpy man writing this, even though I am in my early thirties it has become extremely apparent to me that there is this mystical belief ingrained in western societies that everything we desire should be handed to us on a silver platter and when things don’t work out exactly how we want, then the best resort is to become a victim and not look deeply into the fact that our lives literally mean nothing to this world and we are entitled nothing.

Men should manage their time better and here are 3 reasons why.

As much as it may seem out of the traditional scope of what being a man is, there is nothing I find more valuable than being neat and tidy about my time. Personally and professionally, I attribute nearly all of my abilities to show up as a man to my discipline within my calendar. And so, this is why I wanted to share with you that us men should always strive to manage our time better, and why.

Is Masculinity Part of Male Identity?

If you were to ask a couple of men to give you their own definition of masculinity, what are the odds that you’ll end up with the same answer? You’re guessing right: a good, round zero. Neither you nor anyone else will ever be taught at school, or in a manual, what masculinity precisely means, and that is for a good reason. Because we can be a man in so many different ways, each one of us has to come up with his own definition, see if it holds any value, and these types of variables are exactly what started me on my journey.

Thoughts and reflections upon the topic of perseverance.

This is and has been a fascinating month for me personally and one I will look back upon in the future with a smile and a warm heart.

You see, for years I have worked on, spent countless hours, had endless conversations, and wondered why I continue devoting myself to The Man Effect. In this pursuit I have desired to encourage others, find answers for myself, and just be a man who is passionate about life.

12 Questions And Answers About Living Through Hard Times

During these very unique times of life, hardship for many humans is being created due to the pandemic. I felt it would be an appropriate time to ask for the wisdom of men whom I respect to answer questions around how to handle hardship and difficult times.

The way it is formatted is I will introduce each man who has answered the questions and you will also see ways to find out more about them as well.

I hope you find encouragement, wisdom, and hope in the answers written to these questions.

Thoughts and discussion around self-forgiveness.

Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I forgive myself?” It is a difficult and amazing question all at the same time. Recently, after one of the darkest years of my life, I have started to ask myself this question a lot and I am amazed by the amount of impact it has had on me.

What is masculinity? That's a question every man should be asking himself.

The Start

What is masculinity? This question is a core reason why I started this blog and photography project here at The Man Effect. I have been pursuing and exploring this question for years. I love it and the ramifications on my life it has had.

Masculinity, manliness, and the nature of men are not only something that I believe every human should take the time to ponder on. As humans, it is also something we should conceptualize and analyze the belief of how men exist and represent themselves in immediate and extended communities.

Moving forward, I think it would be appropriate to build some foundation of a definition before we proceed with the importance and impact this question can and does have on our lives if we are open to going down this path.

15 Questions and Answers About Masculinity

Questioning what it means to be a man is something that I would consider to be a foundation to this website. So, in honor of that, I decided to compile 15 questions about masculinity that I have seen and heard asked often.

Now, before we jump into these questions, I would like to explain how the answers were created. I chose to ask four men who I respect to take time and share their wisdom. The next thing I will do is introduce them so you know a bit about the men behind these words.

Lessons I've learned from a traumatic brain injury and why discomfort in life is so important.

I am writing this article for two predominant reasons. One, so I can have a tangible point of reference when I reflect upon this season of life I have been through. Two, the possibility that the lessons I have learned may inspire one person to not give up on life as struggles confront them.

“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. “ ~ Chantal Sutherland