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5 Hard Facts You Ought to Know About the Modern Man

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If you know a man being there for his family, pursuing a life worth living, and handling his business, give him a pat on the back. Why? Because according to statistics, guys like that are becoming more and more uncommon in our culture.

The modern man is in serious trouble and the impact on our society is significant. These statistics certainly don’t describe most men, so please don’t misunderstand me, but it does reveal a trend that we need to pay attention to. And when you see it up-close and in real life, it’s heartbreaking.

The following five hard facts are a tough pill to swallow, but I believe in my fellow man. I believe we have what it takes to change this story. We must. Too much is at stake.

Published on July 12, 2012

What Makes a Hero?

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“A Hero is a Man Who Does What He Can” -Romain Rolland

This quote says it all.

Published on July 10, 2012

What the 1940 Census Records Reveal About the Modern Man

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The National Archive recently released the 1940 Census forms and it reveals just how much our country has changed in the last 70+ years. They U.S. Census developed some infographics to share the data and they are published below.

It’s interesting to note how much has changed for American men. A couple of items that popped out while reading the statistics.

1. There are more women than men - In 1940, there were 100.7 men for every 100 women. In 2010, there are 96.7 men for every 100 women.

2. Men marry much later than they used to. Since 1940, there’s been an increase of 21.7% increase in men (ages 20-34) who’ve never been married. Indicating what most folks already know: men (and women) are marrying much later in life.

The rest of the data in the infographics is fascinating, too. For both men and women. Take a look.

Published on June 7, 2012

What Inspired GoodSirs?

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The story behind GoodSirs started with a simple manifesto I wrote as I asked myself two questions:

1. What kind of man do I hope my son will be?
2. What kind of man do I hope my daughter will marry?

As their dad, I know that it begins with me being the man I’m meant to be. I love my family and want the best for them. These are areas in my life I want to strengthen and I figured, why not invite other guys to join me on the journey?

Discover more.

Published on May 5, 2012

The GoodSirs Manifesto

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ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE OF A LIFETIME?
THAT’S WHAT BEING A FAMILY MAN IS: A CHALLENGE.
IT WILL TAKE MORE COURAGE, HEART, AND DRIVE THEN YOU EVER KNEW YOU HAD.
BUT ITS REWARDS CANNOT BE DESCRIBED, ONLY EXPERIENCED.
IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY, OR ASPIRE TO HAVE ONE, THIS IS WHAT YOU SIGN UP FOR.
THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A GOOD SIR!
ARE YOU IN?