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  • We Are Forged In Trials

    We Are Forged In Trials

    Recently, my son, who is a personal trainer at a well known gym, switched my workout for me. Instead of having a set rep and set workout, he put me on the same workout but suggested I go hard until failure. Basically to do 3 sets of my normal workout and do as many reps…

  • The Story Of Kenzo

    The Story Of Kenzo

    Early in his life, Kenzo got a job at a local Japanese construction company that built houses. He started out as a laborer. Kenzo’s, work ethic was second to none. All the guys on the job site liked him cause he was always on time, worked hard, and stayed late to learn from those that…

  • I Didn’t Want To Live Anymore

    I Didn’t Want To Live Anymore

    I’ve been holding back telling this story in a dark part of my life for years. Other men might be feeling or have felt the same way. Men are five time’s more likely to commit suicide than women. And since I know there are Muslim men out there that have considered it or even live…

  • Are You Ready To Fight, For Your Life?

    Are You Ready To Fight, For Your Life?

    While you lay around all day, learning nothing, doing nothing, not working out, not preparing for the future of your family and yourself, Do you know what happens? Time goes by and doesn’t stop. You are one step closer to end game and lights out in this life While you commute to work and listen…

  • Ramadhan is our Spartan Agoge

    Ramadhan is our Spartan Agoge

    Although it is the best time of year, I stay away from most Muslims at that time There is a good reason for that and your negative opinion is no worry of mine Every year it’s the same thing “Bro, are you fasting today?” “I’m so tired and thirsty today” “How many hours are you…

  • Mapping Out a Life Battle Plan: The Four Quadrants of a Man’s LIfe

    Mapping Out a Life Battle Plan: The Four Quadrants of a Man’s LIfe

    In the journey of a man’s life, the importance of having a structure plan cannot be overstated. Just as a warrior enters battle with a strategy, a man should approach life with a well thought out plan encompassing all crucial areas of his existence. This is where the concept of mapping out a life battle…

  • The Lone Wolf Fallacy

    The Lone Wolf Fallacy

    Somewhere along the lines of popular culture and movies, We Men have been convinced that being a lone wolf is somehow masculine and a sign of strength. Nothing could be further from the truth. I’ve actually mentioned this in my upcoming book. I’ll admit it, I took the bait hook, line, and sinker. I convinced…

  • What’s Your Legacy?

    What’s Your Legacy?

    I was fortunate enough to spend the day with Dr. Shadee El Masry in Dallas this weekend. In one of his talks he talked about friendship and being with people that you aspire to be He mentioned the stories of the Prophets Yusef and Musa, and their journey through what they learned. Isn’t that what…

  • You vs. You

    You vs. You

    Men of the Stronghold Let’s talk about the biggest enemy in your life second only to the devil You… I’d rather be sore everyday from working out than to be prediabetic or suffering from heart disease I’d rather feel disappointed due to failure in my life than to never have tried in the first place…

  • The three components of  change

    The three components of change

    Why do we use battle plans? Men of the War Council should know that there are three components of change 1. Direction 2. Action 3. Time Time: If you are in your car, and you don’t know where to go. What do you do? You turn to your GPS. But even your GPS needs two…