936 Weeks to Manhood

100 Episodes About Raising A Boy To Become A Man

Episode 100. This is where I take a look back on what I have hoped to accomplish with this podcast.  I go through the STRAPS model for what is a real man.  Unless we focus on the end goal we will caught up in trying to get by or just survive our boy’s childhood.  The end goal is manhood.  I also share that I will be taking a break for a few months as I focus on other initiatives.

 

ATIW-Learning About Authority The Hard Way

This is episode 99 where I tell a true story about me going to jail for trespassing.  It is a hard lesson for me but I finally learned the value of authority and following the laws of the land.  The experience is highlighted by an extended trail and humiliation.

ATIW-Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro The Hard Way

 

Mt. Kilimanjaro: Elevation 19,340

Miles to Hike to the Summit: 40

Five Mountain Zones: Tropical, Forest, Heather/Moorland, High Desert, Arctic

This is a continuation of the epic Kilimanjaro Matterhorn Expedition. It is a story of obstacles, creativity, persistence, and triumph. Visit my website: 936weekstomanhood.com

100 Thing Every Boy Should Learn Before He Leave Home Part 3

Interpersonal Skills are critical skills that every man must have to navigate life.  Men who do not learn these skills are socially awkward, do not have many friends and tend to withdraw from life because they just don’t know what to do. Listed below are ten major areas that I talk about.

* Boundaries–Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual

* Social Etiquette

* How to shake a man or a woman’s hand appropriately. (vigorous, gentle, or limp?)

* Eye Contact  84 per cent of all communication is non verbal and our eyes play one of the largest part of communication,

* Conflict— Learning how to have healthy conflict is a skill that must be learned. Meaningful relationships have good conflict.

* Move from self focus or centeredness to other awareness

* Empathy vs Sympathy

* What is Love?

* How to love a woman?

* Taking Responsibility for self instead of expecting your parents or others to cover for you.

ATIW-Climbing The Matterhorn

This is a recollection of my epic climb of the Matterhorn in Switzerland.  What was suppose to be a 2 day climb ended of taking 14 days to complete.  I tell the story in detail.

PART TWO: 100 Things Every Boys Should Learn before Leaving Home

Virtues or Core Values

The Book Of Virtues by William Bennett

Children’s Book of Virtues by William Bennett

Webster’s Dictionary Definition of virtue: manly strength or courage, a beneficial quality or power of a thing.

GENEROSITY

EMPATHY

COURAGE

CONTENTMENT

ASSERTIVENESS

HONESTY

GRATITUDE

PATIENCE

COMMITMENT

PERSEVERANCE

GRACE

FORGIVENESS

HUMILITY

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

 

ATIW-Facing One of My Greatest Fears

Kayaking down the Selway River in central Idaho.  We were the first descent this year and were faced with some very interesting challenges. Ice, snow, elk, deer, and deadly rapids.  Enjoy!

100 Things A Boy Needs To Learn Part 1

We will be covering Four Basic Areas

* Skills

* Personal/Interpersonal Skills

* Core Values

* Masculine Spirituality

This are the basics you need to teach experientially to prepare your son to be an adult male. These skills will save you son money, time, frustrations, marital discord, and more.

Part One

* Hand Tools—

* Saw (Metal and Wood)

* Screwdriver

* Pliers

* Wrenches and Sockets

* Chisel

* Wonder Bar

* Allen wrench

* Plunger for unplugging a toilet,

* Level

* Tape Measure

* Things with engines

* Cars

* Motorcycles

* Trucks

* Weed Trimmers

* Chain Saw

* Pumps

* Electricity

* Positive, Negative, Ground wires

* Amps

* Volts

* Electrical Outlets

* Breaker Panels

* Light Fixtures

* Installing Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, etc

* Lights, Led and Fluorescent

* Solving Problems without using the Internet

* Creative problem solving

* Thinking outside the box

* Using available resources to create a solution

* Auto/Motorcycle Maintenance

* Oil changing/checking

* Changing a tire

* Replacing a windshield wiper

* Replacing bulbs and headlight lamps

* Checking radiator levels

* Checking for appropriate tire pressure

* Directions

* How to determine which way is North, South, East, West using only the sun

* Using a GPS

* Using a compass

* How to give appropriate directions to a woman or a man

* Chivalry/Etiquette

* How to appropriately greet a man or woman

* Table manners

* How to eat a formal meal

* How to love a woman

* How to seat a woman at a table

* What does it mean to be a gentlemen?

* Social Etiquette

* Travel Skills

* Auto

* Air

* Sea

* Land

* Public Transportation

* Planning and execution

* Safety

* How to Swim

* This could save your boy’s or someone’s life sooner or later.  A crucial skill to have.

* Basic Household Skills

* How to unplug a toilet

* Cooking other than using a microwave

* Food preparation

* Cleaning Windows

* Heating and Cooling Systems/Maintenance

* How to make a bed properly

Again, this is not a comprehensive list by any means but merely ideas you can incorporate in your training.

ATIW-Billy Goat Gruff In Austria

This is a story of an epic 5 day hike in the Stubai  Alps of Austria. We stayed in beautiful huts that had amazing European food, feather beds, and cold showers.  We stayed in three different Huts that were amazing structures at the head of large valley. All of the hike was above the tree line so hiking on rocky trails was the challenge for the entire trip. The over all length of hike was round 30 miles in a large loop.

Myrtle Lake, British Columbia, Canada

A canoe adventure in northern British Columbia, Canada. Mrytle Lake is the largest non motorized lake in North America.  This was a four day adventure where we encounter bare women and bears. The sound of Loons filled the summer night as we had the lake to ourselves.