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Texting someone out, aka asking them out by text, is a growing trend today. While this approach to the old fashion way of landing that first date, makes the dreaded process for us young bucks less stressful and easier to manage, something might be lost in the process. Discover what that something is in this latest episode.

We might find ourselves in a relationship that ends up being more of a pain than it's worth. Until our situation changes, we can complain about how awful the person is and how much discomfort they are causing us, but there is another approach we can take that gives us an advantage over the situation.

So what's in a handshake? No doubt this is a crazy topic to be talking about, but since the time of the Greeks the handshake has been recognized as an international symbol for a proper introduction. Is the handshake more than just a polite gesture when greeting someone? Does it convey an instant message about us? Is there even any research on this strange subject? Get a kick out of this episode as we wander into the world of handshake humor and maybe learn something too!

If you have been unable to attend school in person over the last year, this episode is for you. The COVID crisis has placed boys and young men into silos, and while Zoom calls have helped continue the education portion of the school experience, the loss of interaction with friends and classmates has resulted in lasting negative consequences. While the current situation seems bleak, a brighter tomorrow remains strong.

This is a short preview of the upcoming episode entitled Endurance During The COVID Crisis. You don't want to miss this one!

Let's be honest, most of us cringe at the thought of having to start up a conversation with a stranger. First, you have to decide what your opening question is going to be, then you try to keep the dialogue moving along before having to figure out how to end this excruciating moment in a respectful way. What if the person hijacks the conversation or, even worse, treats you like you're a brick wall? Well, here are some simple steps you can take to elevate some pressure and start to breathe again.

A short preview of the upcoming episode The Art Of Conversation, which discusses how to start up and keep a conversation going. We'll also reveal what tennis and talking have in common. Stay tuned!

The definition of success has become skewed in recent years as most people now define it as how much one has in their bank account. As we will learn in this episode, a young man comes to understand the true meaning of success and the value of becoming a well-rounded individual. 

The journey to manhood is filled with wonder, excitement, and promise, but it can also bring uncertainty, confusion, and self-doubt. Looking at what is considered the cornerstone of this podcast, the rite of passage is a practice that was, and still is, used as a gateway for young men entering into adulthood. Many tribes, groups, and religious circles perform this important ceremony to not only acknowledge, but to celebrate with the boys who are now on a new path towards the man they are called to be.

Introduction to the THRIVEHOOD podcast.