"Strong timber does not grow with ease, the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees." - J.W. Marriott

Hey Brother, 

We've all felt the winds of life, they've beaten us up and knocked us down time and time again...

And that's exactly the way it should be!

Because the truth is, it's the adversity in life that makes us who we are. 

The tension defines us. 

The obstacles challenge us.

And the resistance strengthens us.

The winds of life give us an opportunity to deepen our roots and stand tall in the face of the unknown. 

As men, it's our duty to embrace the wind.

We must welcome the fiction.

And invite the resistance so we can use them to become more. 

Because when the winds die down and that quite calm surrounds us...

There is nothing more satisfying than knowing you braved the storm and are stronger because of it.

Stay focused, stay strong, and keep moving forward. 

Until next time,

Live Brave. Live Bold. Live Bearded.