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August 23, 2018December 11, 2018 by Mark Thompson

A Gentleman’s Guide to Caring for His Tools

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Founder at ToolsCritic.com

Mark Thompson is a professional woodworker with over 20 years experience in the industry. Having owned his own woodworking shop for a long time, he worked on almost all types of projects and perfected his craft. He is now sharing his passion and expertise as the founder of ToolsCritic.com and is always looking to learn something new.

August 10, 2017May 23, 2018 by Brandon Reed

Brandon Reed

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

I am, of course, not the first to tell you that we live in a world full of distraction. As a modern day gentleman, you are, no doubt, very keenly aware of the frivolousness of so much of what demands our time and attention. Yet still somehow we find ourselves constantly in a place of […]

July 13, 2017August 22, 2017 by Brandon Reed

Onward

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Brandon Reed

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 all experience seasons of our life where it seems everything is being thrown at us at once. You can probably remember a time in the not-so-distance past when you felt like all that you had on your plate left you completely under water. These periods of life are inevitable, especially for those who are […]

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 by Brandon Reed

Rest, Ye Merry Gentlemen

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Brandon Reed

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

The Christmas season is upon us! You can feel it in the air! Admittedly, I love the “hustle and bustle” of the holidays as much as anyone else. It’s fun to see people out-and-about, shopping for loved ones and attending seasonal events. As much as we talk about “slowing down” in this blog, it’s important […]

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 by Mr. Rafal

Listen. No Really, Listen!

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Mr. Rafal

Founding Member at The Distinguished Society of Fine Gentlemen

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

August 29, 2016September 7, 2016 by Brandon Reed

The Monday Sweet Spot – 08/29/2016

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Brandon Reed

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’ve all hit that point during a smoke, usually about half way through, in which the cigar’s flavors and aromas open up and transform the experience into something far more rich, complex, and enjoyable. In this moment, gentlemen, you’ve hit the “sweet spot”. A moment that encourages you to open your senses, and to truly […]

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 by Mr. Kosovich

A Gentleman’s Perspective on Fatherhood

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Mr. Kosovich

Guest Writer at The Modern Day Gentleman

Mr. Kosovich is an engineer living in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He enjoys whiskey and tobacco, and fills his free time home brewing and singing. He is married and has two daughters.

May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 by Brandon Reed

Living With Convictions in an Age of Tolerance

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Brandon Reed

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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Brandon Reed

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 […]

April 21, 2016April 21, 2016 by Brandon Reed

“It’s Good to Be Got” – Depth of Relationship and the Value of Being Known

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Brandon Reed

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

How many friends would be on the profile page of your day-to-day life? How many “followers” would you have on a news feed of your commute to work, the moments after an argument with your wife, or the days and weeks following the loss of a child? As much as we’d like to believe we’d […]