Most men try to win alone. They grind in silence. They carry the weight. They refuse help because somewhere along the way they learned that “needing guidance” means weakness. That’s a lie. Every strong man you admire had mentors. Not cheerleaders. Not yes-men. Men who called them higher. Men who corrected them when they were drifting. Men who saw potential before the man saw it in himself. If you don’t have voices in your life that challenge your blind spots, sharpen your standards, and pull you back into alignment when you start slipping… you are leaving growth on the table. And here’s the part most guys miss: Mentorship is a gift. Guidance is earned. Wisdom is borrowed before it’s owned. If someone has poured into you, coached you, challenged you, or walked with you through a hard season, don’t treat that lightly. Honor it. Apply it. And pass it forward. Strong men build in brotherhood. Weak men isolate. If you’re committed to building with the right men around you, drop a 🔥 And if you have a mentor who’s impacted your life, tag them or say their name. This is some pics of a few of my Mentors. Evan and Ian Macklin and Andy Elliott. These dudes push me to become a better man in all areas of life. I owe a lot of who I am today to them. Evan (tan shirt) wrote the forward for my book.

I received the downloadable copy of Rebel Wealth. Thanks again Jon!

When I turned 65 , I sat in my favorite chair, looked back at my life, and whispered to myself, “So… this is the beginning of the final stretch.” And slowly, the truths I had avoided all my life began to surface. Kids? They’re busy writing their own story. Health? Slips away faster than sand through open fingers. The government? Just headlines, promises, and numbers that never change your daily reality. Aging doesn’t hurt your body first — it hurts your illusions. So I sat down with myself and carved out a handful of bitter but necessary truths. ⸻ Kids don’t save you from loneliness Children grow, life pulls them in every direction, and you become a memory they visit when time allows. You smile… and yet something inside you remains strangely hollow. Kids bring joy — but they are not a shield against loneliness. ⸻ Health is not forever One day, the outings you once jumped into with enthusiasm feel like a marathon. You realize health was never a background character — it was the main pillar holding your life steady. ⸻ Retirement and money Retirement is not a reward — it’s a reality check. Depending on the system is like standing on thin ice. Bills grow, needs grow, prices grow… but support doesn't. ⸻ So I rebuilt my life on new rules — honest, sharp, practical rules for living with dignity. ⸻ Rule 1: Money is more reliable than anything else. Love your kids, cherish them — but don’t make them your retirement plan. Save for yourself. Even small savings create big freedom. Financial independence is dignity. ⸻ Rule 2: Your health is your real job Nothing else matters if your body refuses to cooperate. Move. Walk. Stretch. Guard your sleep like treasure. Eat cleaner. Reduce the poison disguised as sugar and salt. Illness doesn’t discriminate, but it respects those who take responsibility for themselves. ⸻ Rule 3: Create your own joy Waiting for others to make you happy is the fastest way to heartbreak. So you learn to enjoy the small things — a peaceful breakfast, a good book, music that warms the soul.

Happy Birthday to @Shane Fredrickson ! We would have sung for you on the call tonight had we known 🤣🤣🤣 maybe it’s better we didn’t.