Tips for Teens

These tips are created for young adults that aim to make healthy choices and live balanced lives. Teenage tips are written with teens in mind but most tips are pretty relevant for all age groups. Feel free to share with others.

Tip #47F: Be A Giver!

If you ask a man (or woman) who the three most important people are in his life, he might say "me, myself, and I". Of course he will not...

Tip #47E: Keep Good Company.

The phrase "birds of a feather flock together" sums up the next tip in this series. Who you hang around will more than likely determine...

Tip #47D: Have Vision!

The next pillar of the 7 Pillars of Manhood is Vision (see the first pillar here). When I say "vision" I'm not talking about the ability...

Tip #47C: Be Strong!

Continuing with The 7 Pillars of Manhood, strength is up next. Strength is very important (and I'm not just talking about the ability to...

Tip #47B: Find Your Destiny.

In the last tip, I wrote about understanding your identity, why you are the way you are, and what makes you you. In this tip, I want to...

Tip #47: Know Your Identity.

One thing I really enjoy is being a mentor and since my last post, I have started a small group with a few young men to discuss some...

Tip #1G: Expect a Greater Reward!

This is the final tip in defining what makes a man. Every 15th day of the month is special to me. Why? I'm glad you asked. It's PAY DAY!...

Tip #1F: Do What's Right, No Matter the Cost!

I've had the chance to talk with a couple of guys this week and this common theme continues to come up. It seems like it is so hard for...

Tip #1E: Make Everyone Feel Safe When You're Around.

I consider it a privilege to be a part of a group of young men called the Leadership Academy. The purpose of this group is to develop...

Tip #1D: Bring Life Wherever You Go.

Think about your good friends, not just any friend but your GOOD friends. Why do you consider them good friends? Because they make you...

Tip #1C: Don't Be Passive!

This tip is related to Tip #1B: Lead With Courage. Being passive means you're not taking an active part in making decisions that you...

Tip #1B: Lead With Courage.

I firmly believe that it is man's responsibility to lead. God designed us to take charge of our families, communities, and individual...

Tip #1A: Accept Responsibility!

For the next few tips, I want to revisit the first one: Tip #1: Know What It Means to Be a Man and Do What It Takes to Be One. If you...