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Destructive Emotions Are Related to Ignorance – LOP071
Last week I was invited to speak with the students of my colleague, Jeffry Iovannone, in his class, Foundations of Social Justice, about the issues of sexism, masculinity, and the negative, angry responses to Gillette’s recent ad campaign,
How to Control and Reduce The Toxic Stress of Homophobia – LOP070
Last week I was listening to Jonathan Van Ness’ podcast, Getting Curious (whom many of you might know from the Netflix show, Queer Eye). The episode, What is Toxic Stress & Why is She So Bad?, featured Dr. Caroline Leaf who’s a cognitive neuroscientist...
When the Fight for LGBTQ Equality Seems Lost – LOP069
You need to keep trying, no matter what. ”How long should you try? Until." Jim Rohn Jim Rohn never fails to say so much with so few words. What will it take for you to achieve your goals, be it your health, your business, or personal goals?
Saying Yes to Everything Will Get You Nothing You Want – LOP068
Are you a “Yes-person”, someone who says yes to everything, because you think if you don’t, people might not like or respect you? If you’re a gay man, did you start saying YES to everyone as a way to deflect attention from who you are?
Being At Ease With Yourself – LOP067
“…from the standpoint of the ego, the universe is seen as the “other.” The ego concludes that this “other” is against it and, therefore, that I must struggle to survive.”The Tao of Abundance, Laurence G. Boldt
Life Is What You Make It: Don’t Backdate It. LOP066
When Your Heroes Start Dying. Baby, life's what you make itCan't escape itBaby, yesterday's favoriteDon't you hate itBaby life's what you make itDon't back date itBaby, don't try to shade itBeauty is nakedBaby,
What Are the Qualities of Gay Leadership? LOP065
Evolving Insights Into the Evolutionary Leadership Abilities of Gay Men. Possibly the most important and vital quality in a leader is honesty. I would also add the qualifiers, transparency and vulnerability. If I were to ask you,
Is Instagram to Blame for Gay Thirst Traps or Those Who Follow? LOP064
Reading my Twitter feed last week, I read this knee-jerk reaction to people with beautiful bodies posting pictures of themselves on Instagram, AKA "Thirst Traps": https://twitter.com/gaywonk/status/1098676404739289094
The Challenge to Lead as Out Gay Men – LOP063
Recently I asked a question in an LGBTQ Professionals Group on Facebook. Here’s what I posted: I’m creating a small group mastermind for gay men to explore their unique and vital role in society, and to create meaningful,
What Holds You Back vs What Do You Want More? LOP062
What’s the obstacle in your way? Is it someone, some event, or something? In every instance the only thing in your way is you. It’s up to you to take the necessary steps that will allow you to pass through the obstacle in your way.