Gerardo Contreras

Helping young men grow into thoughtful and caring men, equipped with the skills and wisdom needed to thrive as friends, sons, fathers, and partners

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

‘Yo have a daughter. Why are you focused on helping men instead?’

Simple. Women need strong, confident, and caring men as life partners. Me... https://t.co/kXlyaunQqY

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Men don't always have to be strong; it's unrealistic to expect that. Surround yourself with people who understand that there are moments when you can feel weak and vulnerable. Do not believe anyone who encourages you to suffer in silence. They're F*CKN toxic.

#men #mentalhealth

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Guys! Let’s normalise therapy as an essential part of self-care and personal growth. REMEMBER, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You deserve to live your best life, and therapy can be an invaluable tool on that journey.

#menlightenment #mentalhealth #men

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Knowing HOW TO THINK is far more important and will take you further than those who only know WHAT TO THINK.

#CriticalThinking

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Nothing wonderful will happen to you unless you take an uncomfortable risk.

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Normalise balancing vulnerability and strength. Let’s help boys and men understand that being able to open up and to show emotions is a sign of strength. Not a weakness.

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@bigyahu This has more to do with sending a message than actually protecting federal employees privacy/data.
It’s geopolitics

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

No surprise here. @AlboMP has confirmed he is banning the use of #tiktok in all state and fed devices due to security concerns. Next step? Probably nothing. We’ll sit and wait to see what America does next.
#TikTokBan

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@profgalloway what’s your take on this? The Internet’s original sin (ad-based rev) making its debut into AI chat.

https://t.co/hLkHvx1Eo4

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@thomasrice_au @60Mins @9Now Interesting. Thanks for sharing more insight into this 🙌🏼

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@sreuter @HardySeiler @questmateapp Both 😍

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@NerdSubculture @KatarinaGiselle @60Mins @9Now Data aside, how do you feel about China potentially using it as a propaganda tool?

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Why or why not?

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Should Australia follow the steps of the US and consider banning @tiktokaustralia
#tiktokban

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@profgalloway Great episode. Would love to hear your thoughts about a possible (very likely #tiktok spin) @profgalloway
How would that look like?

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@60Mins @9Now Curious. Yes? No? 👇🏼

https://t.co/QKu7r9oObj

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Should Australia follow the steps of the US and consider banning @tiktokaustralia
#tiktokban

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@60Mins @9Now Yes? No?

https://t.co/QKu7r9oObj

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Should Australia follow the steps of the US and consider banning @tiktokaustralia
#tiktokban

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@thomasrice_au @60Mins @9Now So you think the CCP doesn’t have the capacity to influence decision making at ByteDance? Super curious about your thoughts.

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@BaBaBarr @60Mins @9Now Would love your thoughts. Why or why not?

https://t.co/QKu7r9oObj

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Should Australia follow the steps of the US and consider banning @tiktokaustralia
#tiktokban

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@KatarinaGiselle @60Mins @9Now Could you share why? Would love your insights

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

@60Mins @9Now Yes or no? 👇🏼

https://t.co/QKu7r9oObj

[Gerardo Contreras @men_lightenment]

Should Australia follow the steps of the US and consider banning @tiktokaustralia
#tiktokban