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We are more than half of the way through 2016 at this point, and most of you inevitably feel some measure of exhaustion. We move at an alarmingly fast rate in our world today, and if we aren’t constantly intentional to take a step back from the whirlwind, we can find ourselves looking up in […]

July 14, 2016July 14, 2016 by Brandon Reed

The Confident Gentleman: Minding the Gap Between Leadership & Arrogance

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"Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." - Norman Schwarzkopf

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Design. Build. Tinker. Contribute…Create. - July 26, 2018
“That” Guy: Understanding Roles in Our Relationships - June 21, 2018
Financial Stewardship: The Forgotten Virtue - May 24, 2018

It’s no more than 3 paragraphs into any article about “How to be a Gentleman” that you encounter an outline detailing the importance of carrying yourself with confidence. The topic may be covered often, but its relevance and truth continue to resonate even today. A gentleman must be confident in his actions, his decisions, and […]

June 30, 2016January 31, 2018 by Brandon Reed

Love Does Not Boast: 3 Practical Ways to Love Anonomously

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"Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." - Norman Schwarzkopf

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Design. Build. Tinker. Contribute…Create. - July 26, 2018
“That” Guy: Understanding Roles in Our Relationships - June 21, 2018
Financial Stewardship: The Forgotten Virtue - May 24, 2018

If you’re anything like me, you may often find yourself in an awkward juxtaposition between selflessness, and your desire for recognition. Whether it’s in the context of giving a gift, offering your talents, or any other gestures of kindness…it’s hard not to seek praise for those things. Selflessness…true, genuine selflessness, is extremely rare to find. The heart behind […]

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 by Mr. Rafal

Mr. Rafal

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"I have great faith in fools; self-confidence my friends call it." - Poe

June 2, 2016June 1, 2016 by Brandon Reed

Take a Chill Pill

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"Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." - Norman Schwarzkopf

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Design. Build. Tinker. Contribute…Create. - July 26, 2018
“That” Guy: Understanding Roles in Our Relationships - June 21, 2018
Financial Stewardship: The Forgotten Virtue - May 24, 2018

In this week’s article, I have no significant idea to share with you, or weighty proposition to wager. What I have to share is not revolutionary or ground-breaking. In fact, it’s rather mundane and ordinary. In our last few articles we’ve focused on some heavy and challenging topics. We talked about living as a modern […]

May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 by Brandon Reed

Living With Convictions in an Age of Tolerance

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Founding Member at The Distinguished Society of Fine Gentlemen

"Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." - Norman Schwarzkopf

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Design. Build. Tinker. Contribute…Create. - July 26, 2018
“That” Guy: Understanding Roles in Our Relationships - June 21, 2018
Financial Stewardship: The Forgotten Virtue - May 24, 2018

This is a chapter in human history that has measured itself by its ability to accept and tolerate the beliefs and opinions of the masses. And it’s true that these principles have been largely to credit for the massive progress we have seen in the globalization of our cultures, people, and technology. Our growth towards […]

May 19, 2016May 18, 2016 by Brandon Reed

The Shortcut to Depth in Your Relationships – Spoiler…There Isn’t One

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Founding Member at The Distinguished Society of Fine Gentlemen

"Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." - Norman Schwarzkopf

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Design. Build. Tinker. Contribute…Create. - July 26, 2018
“That” Guy: Understanding Roles in Our Relationships - June 21, 2018
Financial Stewardship: The Forgotten Virtue - May 24, 2018

We live in an age of immediacy. The readiness and accessibility of information is broader than it has ever been before in history. This has undoubtedly done immeasurable good in innumerable ways. However, I would argue that it has also unfortunately bred a generation focused on and valuing many of the wrong things. One example […]

May 12, 2016May 12, 2016 by Mr. Rafal

The Merits of Slowing Down to Smoke

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"I have great faith in fools; self-confidence my friends call it." - Poe

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 by Brandon Reed

Our Digital World – Risks & Opportunities for the Modern Gentleman

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Founding Member at The Distinguished Society of Fine Gentlemen

"Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." - Norman Schwarzkopf

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Design. Build. Tinker. Contribute…Create. - July 26, 2018
“That” Guy: Understanding Roles in Our Relationships - June 21, 2018
Financial Stewardship: The Forgotten Virtue - May 24, 2018

As modern day gentlemen, we face unique challenges that no other generation before us has encountered. We live in a digital world. This flies in the face of much of what a gentleman values. The difficulties presented by our increasing dependence on our devices have left us paralyzed and confused as to what is truly […]