October 22nd ≈ 2012 ≈ Vol. V ≈ Issue 11
mentor - discover - inspire
Which One Will You Do Today?
UPCOMING EVENTS
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weekly inspiration
elizabeth gilbert:
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31 characteristics of leadership
andrew carnegie's guide to great leadership
Napolean Hill, author of "Think and Grow Rich" considered the turning point in his life to have occurred in the year 1908 with his assignment, as part of a series of articles about famous and successful men, to interview the industrialist Andrew Carnegie. At the time, Carnegie was one of the most powerful men in the world. Hill discovered that Carnegie believed that the process of success could be outlined in a simple formula that anyone would be able to understand and achieve.
Andrew Carnegie breaks down these 31 qualities that in his words "are capable of development and application by any person of average intelligence."
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This week I am at Charlotte, NC. In fact, I am working here two weekends in a row, so I am just going to stay here for the week. I have a cousin here that I am going to play frisbee golf with today, one of my favorite outdoor activities since I was in junior high school. I have been concerning myself a lot lately with getting to know the team of people I work with and it was making me anxious. This week, I have decided to simply focus on doing my job well and let the rest fall into place. I am enjoying myself much more as a result. I have being on a men's team to thank for this.
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making decisions for your woman
by stauder
A couple weeks ago my woman said something in front of some people we were playing volleyball that kind of irked me. It was no big deal so I shrugged it off without saying anything to her about it. A few days later I was reading a chapter from The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida (of which most of you are intimately familiar). This particular chapter was about making decisions. In summary, the chapter relayed that making decisions is a masculine trait that men can give as a gift to our women. Women would often prefer to stay in the gray area and have their lives be lead by their feelings in the moment...
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pay it forward
a photo journal of acts of kindness and generosity
courtesy of ford
operation gratitude
care package drive for overseas troops
No matter who you are, where you are, or what you're fighting for it's good to know that someone appreciates what you're doing. And no matter where you stand on issues of war and violence, it feels good to give a lift to a soldier who's far away from home and family. For many years, Operation Gratitude has done just that for years by putting together care packages for troops overseas. These packages, consisting of food, entertainment items, letters of appreciation and other comforts cost little to make but are priceless in terms of how far they lift the spirits of a serviceman who's in dangerous territory and missing loved ones.
On Sunday, October 28th Operation Gratitude will hold one of its periodic assembly drives at the National Guard Armory in Northridge. This fast paced, exciting and rewarding event brings together volunteers to put together the contents of these packages and get them shipped out to the troops. It's an activity that is a lot like many of our team building activities and men like us who get things done quickly, efficiently and skillfully are exactly the kind of volunteers they need. This is a great opportunity not only to work together to support other warriors but also to show men in your life the kind of things we do to build each other up and bring it out into the community. For that reason I'd encourage any man to bring others to this (women are also welcome. very young kids, alas, are not at least not as participants)
The event, again, takes place at the National Guard Armory in Northridge. There are two shifts, 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 with lunch available, at a cost, in between (lunch proceeds go to Operation Gratitude).
You can work one or both shifts but they say that the greatest need, so far, will be in the afternoon. Currently, several Machette men have already committed to the afternoon shift.
Below is a link to the website for more information. I look forward to making this happen.
~FUNT
www.operationgratitude.com
Contact FUNT if you would like to take part in this event: [email protected] or (323) 363-2872
fathering forum all day event
The Fathering Forum promises to provide dads with the awareness, the tools and the fellowship to become the best fathers they can be for their children. Invest in a weekend of fellowship with committed fathers like yourself to learn how easy it is to bestow even greater gifts to your children by:
• Developing a more effective and powerful model of fathering
• Communicating and listening more effectively
• Knowing how to focus on the Big Picture and still take care of the small stuff
• Balancing fathering with your many other roles
• Understanding the limitations of methods that haven’t worked
• Exploring alternative approaches to fathering that have worked for other dads
• Teaming up powerfully with other adults to benefit your children
• Identifying and empowering your children’s dreams, special talents, and passions
• Becoming more confident and competent at realizing your goals as a father
• Joining a team of fathers in your community who learn from and help each other
• Making the world a happier, healthier place for your children, and all children.
Register now for the Fathering Forum All Day Event coming to Santa Ana, CA November 3, 2010. Please see the attached flyer for details. This event is open to all men, regardless of MDI membership. Please forward this message and/or flyer to any man you think would benefit!
To register go to: http://fatheringforum1day.eventbrite.com/
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The actors corner
Mark Weiler is performing as Ronald Holcombe Jr. in the first ever production of an original piece,
"The Night at Rodgers Cross"
October 12-14, 18-20.
Hudson Guild Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA
Tickets available @ Plays411.net
marine corps leadership traits
Ever wonder what it takes to be a leader in the Marines?
These 14 leadership traits are qualities of thought and action, which if demonstrated in daily activities, help Marines earn the respect, confidence, and loyal cooperation of other Marines. It is extremely important that you understand the meaning of each leadership trait and how to develop it, so you know what goals to set as you work to become a good leader and a good follower.
These 14 leadership traits are qualities of thought and action, which if demonstrated in daily activities, help Marines earn the respect, confidence, and loyal cooperation of other Marines. It is extremely important that you understand the meaning of each leadership trait and how to develop it, so you know what goals to set as you work to become a good leader and a good follower.
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team leader juice
...advice from other team leaders
At a core team meeting every team leader chimed in on the important things to stay connected to as a team leader.
It's all available for you to give you some juice. Head over to the RESOURCES page above to access the document.
It's all available for you to give you some juice. Head over to the RESOURCES page above to access the document.
support for veterans
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• Benefits: Service connected or Non-Service connected pensions •
For those who have an income and are chronically homeless we help with section 8 housing (VASH)
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men of mdi
frank strasser - original art
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david andersen pianos
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mark brems - electrifying a porsche 914
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jamie greene - off the couch
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david morgan - the film talk show
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mark lewis - omega 1 comic
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brian kassan - break on through band
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svenn kamm - curse of the shaolin
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jonathan berman - commune |
Dylan Stewart - The mac whisperer
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charlie davis - the mighty echoes |
Blitch vizioli - blitch 66 |
hon. steven cohen - divorce mediation, child custody, marital settlement agreements |
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