Scrooge and Me

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Inspiring Brothers

I am taking a break from my “I is for Imposter” series, partly due to a massive time-crunch at work, which also caused me to be two days late for this post! But also because I want to share a piece I wrote five years ago. It still resonates with me, and I...

ManKind Project – We’re Seeking Your Input

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Inspiring Brothers

We need your input. The ManKind Project USA is turning our ‘Masks Off Monday’ LIVE video series on Facebook into a full podcast! It’s an exciting move. We now have over 100,000 views on our videos, and it’s time to take this thing to iTunes. We need your help! Take a...

Have you been putting off learning?

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Inspiring Brothers

I’ve been walking all over Portland with flashcards in my hands, talking to myself. I’m studying cocktail recipes and the basics of spirits, wine, and hospitality. The hero’s journey requires learning new skills or information. In my case, my journey to becoming a...

I is for Imposter, Part Two

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Inspiring Brothers

Part Two has been brewing for a while. As I first wrote in early December, I have been preoccupied, if not actually Occupied, by Imposter Syndrome for about 6 weeks now. I wrote part one near the beginning of the descent, and I had planned to do part two in the next...

Do you take your fear with you?

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Inspiring Brothers

I’m thinking, “What the hell are you doing, Matt! What have you done to your life? Why are you doing this?” As I walk to my new bartending job, I’m feeling scared. I know this feeling. When I was a teenager – maybe 17 years old, I was nervous when dropping off...