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In this episode of the Manlihood ManCast - Josh Hatcher of Manlihood.com talks about setting your intention - the power in saying that you will do something.

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William Ernest Henley - 1849-1903

Out of the night that covers me,   

  Black as the Pit from pole to pole,   

I thank whatever gods may be   

  For my unconquerable soul.   

In the fell clutch of circumstance 

  I have not winced nor cried aloud.   

Under the bludgeonings of chance   

  My head is bloody, but unbowed.   

Beyond this place of wrath and tears   

  Looms but the Horror of the shade, 

And yet the menace of the years   

  Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.   

It matters not how strait the gate,   

  How charged with punishments the scroll,   

I am the master of my fate:

  I am the captain of my soul.

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 In this episode of the Manlihood Mancast, Josh Hatcher tells us 5 relationships tips to save you a world of heartache.

I know we like to say that because it sounds poetic, and it kind of feels like it. But don't let her be your whole world. Make sure you have some good friends, and that you MAINTAIN those friendships (particularly with other men who build you up). Make sure you have some things that you can do without her. If you wrap your whole identity around her, you're going to be in trouble if you encounter any problems.

You're either committed to work through them, or you are not. Make up your mind on the matter now.

Even though there is certainly an element of "submission" to each other involved in marriage - she submits to you - you lay down your life for her (just read ephesians) -- it's especially important to understand that each of you is sovereign. She has a right to her feelings and frustrations, as much as you do. You can't get butthurt if she sees things from a different perspective, or if she prefers miracle whip to mayo. (I know - that's probably a dealbreaker) Recognizing and acknowledging her sovereignty, as well as your own will allow you both to understand your value.

You bought her dinner? She doesn't have to sleep with you. You went to work for 16 hours? She doesn't OWE you clean dishes. YES. It's helpful for you to have arrangements and clear expectations of each other. But don't think for a minute that love is transactional. You can't purchase or earn affection. No one is indebted to give love to the other. Love is given as a free gift, or it's not love at all.

If you tolerate disrespect, and if you give disrespect, you'll get disrespect. You must set clear expectations of the behavior and communication you want to receive from them, and patiently correct them when they deliver something different. 

Complaining, insults, intentionally hurtful words create a spiraling effect. One of you offers them up, the other retaliates.

Don't expect her to show respect if you don't. And if she doesn't - rather than retaliate- calmly correct it and get to the root of why she's feeling that way. Do it humbly. You very well might be the root of it. You don't have to tolerate verbally abusive and hurtful language. But if there are patterns established, it will take patience to change those patterns.

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75 years ago, 73,000 American heroes prepared to change the world. Loaded down with 100 pounds of gear and ammo, soldiers were dumped on the shore of France, sprayed with salt water and German lead.

D-Day wasn’t the end of the war. It wasn’t the day that brought ticker-tape parades and sailors kissing nurses in the streets. Rather, it was a battle that turned the tide of the war. Up until that day, a world controlled by Nazis was a very real possibility. D-Day means “Decision Day.” The battle at Normandy marked the day of decisive victory in World War II.

Before the battle, General Dwight D Eisenhower remarked, “This operation is not being planned with any alternatives. This operation is planned as a victory, and that's the way it's going to be. We're going down there, and we're throwing everything we have into it, and we're going to make it a success." 

As we celebrate this anniversary, I want to salute the heroism of the men who risked and gave it all that day to secure liberty for us all. D-Day has another significance for me personally.

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Josh Hatcher of Manlihood.com and Lou Costa of Ironmill get together to launch RISE X UP - a 12 week journey for men to be challenged in STRENGTH, FREEDOM, BROTHERHOOD, and RESURRECTION.