Every man eventually discovers that competence is the only real stabilizer of self-esteem; no amount of praise, affirmation, or philosophical comfort can replace the confidence that comes from knowing you can produce results even when conditions are hostile.
You know her. I promise you do.
You’ve seen her more times than you realize.
Just not like this.
A single detail of her has been copied, studied, adored for generations.
That detail made her famous.
But her face… her face is just as striking.
Do you recognize her yet? (No cheating.)
.@JohannKurtz put this well in his Leaving a Legacy:
“The purpose of fine dress and living is to project taste, beauty, order, care, and hierarchy out into one's community, that they might be inspired to pursue the same virtues.”
“This is why the wealthy man indulging his appetites while abandoning his duties is evil. Instead of elevating those around him through the projection of beauty, taste, manners, and sacrifice, he degrades himself and those around him by abandoning them, turning inwards, and leaving others to fall into envy and resentment,” he also notes, in a different section
Dress matters!
if masculinity is so toxic, then why is having an absent father the biggest predictor of life failure, crime and incarceration?
happy fathers day to all the incredible dads out there
we need you more than ever
If you study human nature long enough, you begin to see that most people aren’t malicious, they’re simply inconsistent, impulsive, or ruled by emotions they refuse to understand; once you accept this, disappointment turns into clarity instead of bitterness.
As you grow, you'll become more comfortable with being portrayed as the villain in the story of people who don't want to work on themselves. Always be genuinely kind to yourself, even when that kindness looks like cruelty to those who mistake your spine for a chair.
Not every person who stays close to you values you. Some people value the role you play in their life, the access you provide, the emotional labor you absorb, or the stability you offer when their own life becomes chaotic.
Behold NGC 7331 — a stunning grand-design spiral galaxy that feels like a cosmic twin of our own Milky Way.
Lying 50 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus, this majestic island universe shines as one of the brightest and most beautiful spirals visible in northern skies. With its elegant arms sweeping outward from a bright, bulging core, NGC 7331 looks remarkably like what we imagine our galaxy would appear from a great distance. How to find itYour best guide is the Great Square of Pegasus. Look for the star Matar (Eta Pegasi), the brightest star in the northwest corner of the Square. From there, hop 4.4 degrees north — roughly the width of your fist held at arm’s length — and you’ll land right on NGC 7331.Alternatively, draw an imaginary line between Algenib (Gamma Pegasi, the southeast corner of the Great Square) and Deneb (the bright tail star of Cygnus). NGC 7331 sits almost exactly halfway along that line — a perfect celestial stepping stone.Even in modest telescopes it reveals a glowing oval disk with hints of spiral structure, while larger instruments unveil delicate dust lanes and star-forming regions along its graceful arms. It’s often called a “Mini-Milky Way” for good https://t.co/9byG15mvBg clear night, point your telescope toward Pegasus and catch a glimpse of this distant beauty — a reminder that the universe is filled with countless galaxies just as magnificent as our own, quietly shining across the cosmic sea.