Bullying is one of the most disrespectful and dishonorable behaviors a person can display toward another. Seeking to manipulate, force, coerce or control another person is rude and disrespectful as it reveals contempt and anger that the bully harbors in his/her heart.
In High School I was a very small boy. As a freshman I was a true “98 lb. weakling”. [...]
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You are either growing or dying.
What snapshot of you, in the journey of life, do you want the world to remember you? At what time in life would you like people to freeze your image, in their minds, and treat you like you were at that time?
People change. The world changes. We want others to remember us at our [...]
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There was a time in our American culture when common sense reigned supreme. We fished by the tides, planted by the moon and treated the land with respect. We raised our kids with wisdom, patience and kindness that was passed from generation to generation. We conducted business on our word, with honor and ethics; and all on a handshake. [...]
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Give; and people will open their hearts and minds to what you have to say.
To be heard, you must earn the right to be heard. Our constitution guarantees us the right to speak but does not address the right to be heard.
Many an arrogant fool publicly demands that people listen to his infected rantings. But rarely [...]
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Most of the stress, turmoil, confusion and anger in relationships is caused by disrespect. If you doubt it, take a moment and list the worst 10 stressful situations in your life over the last few years. Without specifically knowing what you wrote, let me tell you something about your list. Most, if not all, of [...]
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Our feminist society has succeeded in emasculating and neutering men.
Over the last few decades we have heard volumes about sensitivity, kindness, gentleness and sweetness. While these can be admirable characteristics of a male, if these are the only characteristics he possesses he is destined to be a weenie, a wimp and a girlie man. To [...]
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Welcome to the Austin Building Company blog. This blog is about building more than structures and improvements. It is about building character, courage, respect and honor in our culture. Our purpose is to share ideas that help me to become Rugged Gentlemen and encourage strength, toughness, courage, appropriate aggression and the rugged part of the male image.
This site is [...]
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Are you tired of the disrespect you experience in your everyday life?
How would your life be different if everyone you met respected you?
Disrespect is a pervasive issue in our time. So much so that if you examine your life and your relationships, you will find that most of your stress, worry, chaos, angst and interpersonal [...]
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