by Modern Renaissance Man | Oct 7, 2020 | Brotherhood/Masculinity, Soul
In a perfect world, every boy would grow under the guidance of a loving father. They would all have a living example of how to wield their masculinity with confidence and responsibility. Unfortunately, the world isn’t perfect, and many don’t have that example. I know...
by Modern Renaissance Man | Jul 15, 2020 | Brotherhood/Masculinity, Mind
Not everyone was put on this Earth to be a dad. Fatherhood is hard. As a boy, I had no clue what it took to be a dad. My pops made it seem effortless. I remember being 6 years old, watching my father shuffle off to work just as I was waking up, coming home just as...
by Modern Renaissance Man | Jun 18, 2020 | Brotherhood/Masculinity, Soul
The man in the picture above is my dad. My dad was a businessman, and being a CEO meant our house was like a revolving door. While I don’t remember the many faces, I do remember the energy my dad exuded – commanding respect the moment he stepped in. This guy...
by Modern Renaissance Man | Jun 11, 2020 | Mind, Soul
Are You OK? Society all too often fails to ask men this vital question. This simple withholding of concern bears an arguably causal connection to the current state of man’s mental and emotional health. Mental Health America released a startling infographic that...
by Modern Renaissance Man | May 28, 2020 | Body
A Battle at Birth When a baby giraffe is born it immediately tries to stand up, unassisted, on its own four awkwardly long legs. It moves deliberately, fighting through the tremors and shakes pulsing through his muscles, set off by its surging nervous system. This is...
by Modern Renaissance Man | May 20, 2020 | Soul
Masculinity is evolving. For the longest time, men have undervalued the emotional and non-physical. Social conditioning seems to be the cause, as well as men’s continual and often unconscious reinforcement of that conditioning. It seems that men have been taught to...
by Modern Renaissance Man | May 13, 2020 | Mind
Man is many things. Creator, lover, warrior, mentor, and leader. The list goes on and on. However, before any of these titles come into play, man is undoubtedly a creature of habit. You’ve probably heard that before, but do you realize how relevant that phrase is to...
by Modern Renaissance Man | May 5, 2020 | Body
It’s 1pm, and you’re hit by light peeking through the blinds, wishing night would come and make outside look as dark as you feel on the inside. Lately, these episodes have you rethinking everything. Those long car rides with smooth lofi instrumentals no longer bring...
by Modern Renaissance Man | Jan 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last month, at an industrial loft in New Jersey, a few dozen men came together to deepen their connection with their souls, and with each other. This “men’s work” is some of the most challenging inner mountains most guys will ever climb. After all, what’s scarier than...
by Modern Renaissance Man | Oct 15, 2019 | Mind, Soul
What is a Modern Renaissance Man? We can all think up a version based on the name— a creative, skilled, attractively sociable, alpha male who commands a room with style and wit. Sure that’s a version many men strive for. But, do you know the inner drives and habits of...
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