If you didn’t know, there’s this theory called ego-depletion. Ego-depletion is the idea that willpower is connected to the limited reserve of mental energy that we all have. The more we use willpower, the less mental capacity we have to use willpower. The best example of this is probably when I first started working out. […]

It’s good that we are talking about toxic masculinity during my time. One thing that seems to be missing is the heterosexual relationship that men have with women. The narrative, especially if you’re a black male like me, is that we don’t love girls. It’s money over women. Bros before hoes. It’s sucks that I […]

I have come to terms that I probably think differently than some people (maybe most people). When I have a point of view that I wish to portray, I know it can be hard to express it, especially if the other party doesn’t agree with what I have to say. This sometimes leads into an […]

They say money doesn’t buy you happiness. I tend to agree, but not the reason why most think. I’ve always been a little frugal with money, but I’ve stopped considered who I’m buying for. Buying clothes and shoes for myself will never give me long-term happiness, but I know the power in using my money […]

As an introvert, I’m pretty envious of people who can walk into the room and be the life of the party. They can call on so many people who know their name because they have thriving relationships. As I grow older, I’m starting to question whether I can do the same thing and whether being […]

According to a study, holding a hand while your partner is going through pain can help them feel better. When lovers touch the breath and heartbeat sync and the feeling of discomfort starts to decrease. Researchers in the study tested the healing power of touch by asking women in relationship be subjected to pain. They […]

Stepping out in nature is good for us. Going on a hike is much more than taking Instagram worthy photos. Being in nature is known to help with happiness, well-being, and overall health. One would ask why should be stay connected to the trees and the grass. I’d tell that person, it’s human nature. (See […]

We’ve all been angry. I would characterize myself as an even keel guy, but I have my episodes of anger. Sometimes it for something as stupid as forgetting my phone at home and having to drive back to get it. Sometimes the anger can be bigger like a frustration at work. In all instances of […]

You see it every day in commercials. This new pill will help you lose weight. This new book will help you make money in the easiest way possible. You invest into the program, but you then come realize that none of it actually works. It’s sad because the people who create these programs know that […]

What does it mean to be a man today? That’s the question that Italian tailor, Zegna, poses in this new campaign with the help of super star, Mahershala Ali. The point of the campaign is to show that there isn’t a single answer. “To be macho is a broken image tied to tradition. It takes […]