A Man With A Plan

About eight years ago I met my wife on the first day of a journalism workshop. We bonded instantly and became friends and later a couple. This year my wife and I are instructors for the workshop and everything seems full-circle, almost.

Although I am teaching high school students the fundamentals of journalism, I am still taking classes at a community college trying to complete my AA Degree. My dream was to run my own business of still and video photography. After networking with a colleague I had a change in direction of how to go into business sooner than later.

A good way to pursuit any dream is to act in the now and start a plan. Get into the habit of not putting things off for tomorrow and make the effort think of you are a day behind and put things into motion. I have two photographers that I am planning to call to get tips on the business. My uncle has a lot of experience that I would like to learn from the still photography aspect. Another photographer is looking for a business partner to capture video for his clients during weddings, which will add a new dynamic to his business while I take my first step into starting my own.

No person should try for a goal and stop after realizing it will not be easy. The people who can stand tall after falling are the ones who know a mistake was made to reach perfection. Plan to make mistakes and remember that you can never really fail at anything unless you do not try. I never failed in life but I learned a lot of ways not to do certain things such as cooking, manual labor and finish school.

There are dreams that need to be altered as we progress in life. So, maybe you didn’t make the finals for American Idol. Change your plan and maybe you learn that you rather become a teacher or find another way by performing in Vegas. Who says you can’t alter your dreams from being a pop star to singing on Broadway? Also, sometimes you can get in the way of your own success.

I am in the business of not just making money, or for popularity. I am in the business of getting up every morning and doing something I love without a “nine-to-five” supervisor looking over my shoulder to see if I am matching their expectations. I am in the business of a stress-free environment during work, home and recreation hours of my week. In order to make this business work, I need to be my first customer by believing in myself.

A New Start

I looked into my blog and I feel that I'm not touching on the subjects that effect me. I was more worried about my readers and as of right now I only have two. There are some things I am dealing with and this will be my drive to reform the blog to the best that it can be.

First, I am getting married to the most woman in the world and there are a lot of things that this real man needs to prepare himself for. I have been dealing with family issues (and who doesn't) which effects my next issue. For years I have had a struggle with my emotions and feelings which results into having anger issues. I want people to see a journey that most men will not take.

This is Real Men Speak. Real men are honest, confident and they take responsibility for their actions. I cannot go another week being someone I am not or who I don't want to be. This is going to be a big step for me no matter what happens. If I have one reader or 500, I am going hard no matter what. Look out life, here I come.

She Matters to Me

What matters more than anything is your undivided attention. Men, when we don't listen we lose the chance to connect with her. When you walk through the door, ask her how her day was and listen. Five minutes of your time, with eye contact, can change her world. If you beat her home, you cook dinner for a change and reap the rewards of her love in the many ways she can show it. She may ask you how your day was. Even if it was worse than hers, sometimes the best response is, "Its not important. I'm with you now." We don't realize how these little moments make the biggest difference. Fathers, take time today and be with your kids. Let them know you aren't there just to make them do homework and take out the trash. Your kids will respect you if you respect them and their struggles. You were once in their shoes and it's important to remember that. Sons, call your mother and thank her for what she has done for you. Even if she was horrible, thank her from birth. I cannot promise that everyone will accept the love you offer. But with all the darkness surrounding the world today, it's a blessing to see the light. Today, be the light.

Much Love,
Mann

Song of inspiration:
"The Light"
by: Common