Permuted Subject Index of MDI Legacy Magazine
Following is a permuted topical index of articles in the MDI Legacy Magazine.
MDI is Where Men Can Be Men (2012-03-01)
Men gather in MDI groups to share personal struggles, find accountability, and rediscover a unique sense of male fraternity and support. (Keywords: Men's groups; Accountability; Male fraternity)
Legacy Magazine Man of the Year 2014 (2014-11-13)
Ashanti Branch, named Man of the Year, founded the Ever Forward Club to mentor young men of color toward personal and academic success. (Keywords: Ashanti Branch; Ever Forward Club; Youth mentoring)
Ask the Shrink! (2015-03-01)
Why men need a trusted circle: a therapist explains how male brotherhood fosters growth, accountability, and strength. (Keywords: Men's circles; Male brotherhood; Personal growth)
A Memorial Service For One of Our Men (2015-03-01)
A circle of men honors a beloved brother at a fireside memorial, sharing stories and the lessons he taught. (Keywords: Brotherhood; Mourning rituals; Remembrance)
A Board of Directors Update (2015-03-01)
MDI's Board of Directors outlines its focus on future planning, structural changes, and new initiatives to adapt and ensure long-term organizational success. (Keywords: Board of Directors; Strategic planning; Organizational structure)
Hey, Funny Shit! (2015-03-01)
A collection of informal jokes and humorous anecdotes intended for entertainment. (Keywords: Humor; Jokes; Entertainment)
How MDI Has Changed My Life! (2015-03-01)
A man's journey from despair to responsibility, detailing how MDI's men's team helped him rebuild his life and relationships. (Keywords: MDI; Men's Weekend; Personal transformation)
MDI Technology Update (2015-03-01)
MDI's technology upgrade introduces new communication tools to better connect, mentor, and inspire its members. (Keywords: Technology implementation; Member communication; Membership site)
Journal Entries — Gratitude, Snowstorms and Everything Emptying (2015-03-01)
Six years of gratitude journaling is a masculine discipline, revealing abundance in the white emptiness of a New England snowstorm. (Keywords: Gratitude journaling; Masculinity; Snowstorms)
The Legacy Discovery Update (2015-03-01)
A successful men's Legacy Discovery event in the Western Region impacts lives and looks forward to future gatherings. (Keywords: Legacy Discovery Program; Western Region; Men's personal growth)
Leading from the Back – A Message from the Prez (2015-03-01)
The President calls for unity, urging members to connect across divisions, break down “Us vs. Them,” and take shared ownership of the organization. (Keywords: "Us and Them" mentality; Connection; Organizational unity)
Live Happy in 2015! (2015-03-01)
A reflection on reaching the 'back nine' of life, with an urgent call to live fully, happily, and without regret. (Keywords: Aging; Reflection; Life stages)
On Confidentiality (2015-03-01)
Exploring the gray areas of confidentiality, debating whether strict rules or flexible communication better serve a team's trust and continuity. (Keywords: Confidentiality; Team communication; Black-and-white thinking)
Our Organization as a Starfish (2015-03-01)
MDI is a decentralized starfish organization, not a centralized spider, empowering local teams guided by a shared ideology. (Keywords: Decentralized organizations; Starfish and spider analogy; Core ideology)
Out Of The Cold – Eastern Canada (2015-03-01)
MDI’s Team Catalyst supports Toronto’s Out of the Cold program, raising funds and serving hot meals to the homeless community. (Keywords: Out of the Cold program; Homeless outreach; Community volunteering)
The Shamanic Journey (2015-03-01)
A man’s transformative journey from mentored trainee to shaman, leading others through the Legacy Discovery to find deep purpose. (Keywords: Legacy Discovery shaman; Men's leadership; Shamanic journey)
Taking a Stand For MDI — West Canada Dust Up (2015-03-01)
A division's near-split over a vocal subgroup teaches a hard lesson: prioritizing the mission sometimes requires letting members go for the greater good. (Keywords: Organizational Mission; Conflict Resolution; Inclusivity)
What MDI Did Over The Holidays (2015-03-01)
MDI groups celebrate the holiday season through community service, raising funds, and supporting women's shelters and families in need. (Keywords: Community service; Holiday charity; Shelter support)
What Makes a Men’s Team Great? (2015-03-01)
Exploring the core principles of a great men's team: honesty, accountability, mutual support, and a shared higher purpose. (Keywords: Brotherhood; Accountability; Higher purpose)
Why Does MDI Exist? (One Member's Opinion) (2015-03-01)
A member explains MDI's purpose: creating a challenging structure for men's teams to foster mature masculinity and personal growth. (Keywords: MDI; Men's teams; Mature masculinity)
Working With the Youth Update (2015-03-01)
Mentoring youth through rites of passage restores communities and society by embracing lost masculine principles for a brighter future. (Keywords: Youth mentoring; Rites of passage; Masculine principles)
Facing Multiple Sclerosis With His Men (2015-04-28)
A man battles MS, finding humility and renewed strength through the powerful, practical support of his men's group. (Keywords: Multiple Sclerosis; Men's support; Accepting help)
Letter to the Editor (2015-04-28)
A member protests a mentor’s dismissal, criticizing leadership for setting a poor example and reconsidering his membership in the organization. (Keywords: Leadership; Mentorship; Organizational Dissent)
Out Of The Cold – Eastern Canada (2015-04-28)
A men's team serves meals to Toronto's homeless, finding fellowship and purpose through the Out of the Cold initiative. (Keywords: Out of the Cold program; Community service; Men's groups)
Success Stories (2015-04-28)
Men share inspiring stories of personal growth, leadership, and community support through MDI. (Keywords: Personal Transformation; Men's Teams; Leadership)
Two Men – Two Dreams – Two Cars (2015-06-01)
A son loses his father's Corvette but later fulfills his dying father's dream with a new one. (Keywords: Corvette; Father-son relationship; Generational legacy)
Bringing an End to Custody Battles at the Holidays for the Good of the (2015-12-01)
Parents are urged to end custody battles and embrace shared parenting, prioritizing children's well-being over legal conflict. (Keywords: Shared parenting; Custody battles; Fathers' rights)
The Value of Dear Old Dad (2015-12-01)
A father’s value is in providing balance, security, and logical support, counterbalancing the mother to help children thrive.(Keywords: Father's role; Parental balance; Complementary parenting)
IN OUR COMMUNITY (2015-12-01)
Men's divisions support communities through holiday charity, aiding families, shelters, and children across North America. (Keywords: Operation ELF; Men's Divisions; Community Service)
In Our Prayers — David Woititz (2015-12-01)
Men gather to remember David Woititz, a complex but authentic man whose death prompts reflections on vulnerability and brotherhood. (Keywords: Men's circles; Authenticity; Vulnerability)
Jeff Lawrence – Legacy Magazine’s Man of the Year (2015-12-01)
Jeff Lawrence, a successful business owner and men's group leader, is named Legacy Magazine’s Man of the Year. (Keywords: Jeff Lawrence; Legacy Magazine; MDI (Mentor Discover Inspire))
Oh Shit! Moments (2015-12-01)
A man’s “Oh Shit!” moments force him to confront his destructive behavior, leading to profound personal growth and better relationships. (Keywords: Men's work; Self-realization; Masculine archetypes)
A Trip to Peru for a Father and Son who will Never be the Same (2015-12-01)
A father and son bond on a challenging trek to Machu Picchu, forever changing their relationship. (Keywords: Father-son relationships; Inca Trail (Peru); Legacy)
The Value of Dear Old Dad (2015-12-01)
A father provides essential balance and support, complementing a mother's role to create a secure foundation for children. (Keywords: Paternal role; Parental balance; Family security)
New Team Captain in Tennessee Goes No Problem (2016-01-25)
Finding brotherhood and purpose, a man overcomes hardship to lead a new men's team in Tennessee. (Keywords: Men's teams; Personal transformation; Mentoring)
Western Canada — Chef Noble Serves It Up Right (2016-01-25)
Calgary's Chef Michael Noble builds success through mentorship and teamwork, inspiring a new generation of award-winning chefs. (Keywords: Noble, Michael; Mentoring; Culinary Competitions)
An International Gathering — Building Solidarity For the Future of "One MDI" (2016-01-31)
International MDI leaders gather to build solidarity, align on their mission, and plan for a successful future. (Keywords: MDI; Leadership alignment; Successful communities and families)
A Light in the World — Normand Bergeron (2016-03-29)
Remembering "Fearless Normand" Bergeron, a man who chose love over fear and lived his life as a bright light for others. (Keywords: Bergeron, Normand; love and fear; I want to die living)
Did Someone Say Caribbean Team Offsite Overnight? Yes, I Did! (2016-03-29)
An MDI member offers his oceanfront villa in Curacao for rent to fellow members, teams, and families at a discount. (Keywords: Curacao; Villa Rental; MDI Members)
Eastern Canada — Three Stories of Honor by Satrajpal Fred Rai (2016-03-29)
Three stories of honor, celebrating inspirational Eastern Canadian men for their achievements, character, and community spirit. (Keywords: Eastern Canada; Male mentorship; Community leadership)
MDI International Core Team — Up To Date Updates (2016-03-29)
Updates from the MDI International Core Team on organizational operations, including technology, finance, media, and regional activities. (Keywords: MDI; Leadership; Organizational Operations)
MDI Does Away with Standard of Being on Time (2016-03-29)
A men's organization, MDI, controversially abolishes its standard of being on time, arguing that such a commitment is often impossible. (Keywords: MDI; Punctuality; Men's standards)
Failure Story of the Month — Joe Shlupp (2016-03-31)
The tale of Joe Shlupp, whose masterful excuses and avoidance of all commitment earn him the title of “Failure Story of the Month.” (Keywords: Excuse-making; Commitment avoidance; Joe Shlupp)
Big Foot and Southeast RC — A Love Story for the Ages (2016-04-01)
Southeast RC finds an unlikely, humorous romance with the elusive and flight-prone Big Foot. (Keywords: Big Foot; Humor; Regional Coordinator)
New iPhone APP Creates "Undo Button" for your Woman (2016-04-01)
A satirical news story about a fake iPhone app that gives men an "undo button" for regrettable words. (Keywords: Technological satire; "Conversational Undo"; Gender communication)
Eastern Internationals — Inspecting Leaders To Benefit Us All (2016-04-06)
MDI leaders gather at the East Coast Internationals for inspections and strategic planning, prioritizing membership growth for the organization's future. (Keywords: East Coast Internationals; Membership growth; Leadership inspection)
Brian Isikoff — Honoring a True Leader (2016-11-28)
A tribute to Brian Isikoff, who stepped up to lead a struggling division and became a master of leadership training. (Keywords: Brian Isikoff; Leadership; Training)
Brian Mumford – Legacy Magazine’s Man of the Year (2016-11-30)
Brian Mumford’s transformation through leadership and service earns him the title of Legacy Magazine’s Man of the Year. (Keywords: Brian Mumford; MDI; Leadership)
Bootstraps — A Pathway Back Up (2017-02-09)
A personal account of using a men's support circle to overcome despair and find the strength to get back up. (Keywords: Men's circles; Overcoming adversity; Brotherhood)
About Legacy Magazine (2017-06-06)
An introduction to Legacy Magazine, its mission to explore modern masculinity, and profiles of its editor and producer. (Keywords: Legacy Magazine; Modern masculinity; Mentor Discover Inspire (MDI))
Ian Kennard – Legacy Magazine’s MDI Man of the Year (2018-01-01)
Ian Kennard is named 2017 MDI Man of the Year for expanding the Canadian region and embodying the organization's core values. (Keywords: Kennard, Ian; MDI Man of the Year; Leadership)
Men Don’t Follow Directions — For a Reason! (2018-02-26)
Men avoid asking for directions to protect their perceived alpha status, fearing a loss of power and dominance. (Keywords: Alpha male; Male psychology; Asking for directions)
“With All Dude Respect” Takes Over as “Greatest Show on Earth” (2018-02-26)
Two friends launch the “With All Dude Respect” podcast, engaging men with real, unscripted conversations about life’s important and timely topics. (Keywords: With All Dude Respect; Men's podcast; Unscripted conversation)
MDI Does Away with Standard of Being on Time (2018-03-29)
An international men’s group eliminates punctuality as a standard, replacing it with a more flexible and ambiguous time-frame. (Keywords: MDI, Punctuality, Satire)
20 Inconvenient Truths About You and Your Men's Team (2018-03-31)
Twenty hard-hitting truths about the dysfunctions, from weak accountability to selfishness, that undermine men's teams. (Keywords: Men's teams; Accountability; Team dynamics)
Wisdom of A Warrior (2018-05-01)
A veteran’s journey from the brutal battlefields of Vietnam to reconciling with former enemies and finding inner peace. (Keywords: Vietnam War; PTSD; Reconciliation)
Leave It To Beaver Is Dead (2018-05-30)
A father's long reflection on the gap between the ideal of family and his imperfect reality, finding hope and acceptance. (Keywords: Fatherhood; Family ideals; Parental acceptance)
The Legacy Discovery Testimonial of Francisco Fernandes (2018-05-31)
A man confronts his demons at a weekend retreat, shedding his mask and baggage to find a new, joyful purpose. (Keywords: Legacy Discovery; Personal transformation; Finding purpose)
Honoring Howard Spierer (2019-01-01)
Honoring Howard Spierer, a leader whose unprecedented nominations recognized a lifetime of service through personal and regional challenges. (Keywords: Howard Spierer; MDI Leadership; Code of Honor)
Sometimes I Felt Like A Brotherless Child (2019-10-23)
A man reflects on feeling brotherless as a child and finding that connection in a deep friendship formed in adulthood. (Keywords: Brotherhood; Male friendship; Men's groups)
Forever Grateful to This Mysterious Man (2019-10-29)
A man’s gratitude to his idealized self, the mysterious figure who constantly challenges and inspires him to become his best possible self. (Keywords: Idealized self; Self-improvement; Masculinity)
Thank You Dad (2019-10-29)
A son reflects on a difficult relationship, finding gratitude for his father’s persistence, surprising generosity, and enduring presence. (Keywords: Father-son relationships; Gratitude; Caregiving)
Man Spins His 33 1/3 Into Successful Musical and Life (2019-11-29)
A man attributes his success in producing two musicals not to focus, but to the unwavering belief of his wife. (Keywords: Purpose; Spousal support; Self-esteem)
The Consequence for a Lack of Purpose (2019-11-30)
A purposeless life leads to aimlessness, addiction, and despair. Finding your higher purpose offers fulfillment and rebirth. (Keywords: Purpose; Addiction; Fulfillment)
“What is Your Life’s Purpose?” (2019-11-30)
A diverse group of men contemplate and share their life’s purpose, revealing answers centered on love, service, and healing. (Keywords: Life's purpose; Men; Personal philosophy)
The Key Factor in Successful Enrollment (2020-10-28)
Enrollment succeeds by first building a relationship based on trust, listening, and vulnerability, rather than using a manipulative sales pitch. (Keywords: Enrollment; Relationship Building; Four Balls of Enrollment)
A Helpful Guide for Enrolling Others (2020-11-13)
A guide to the leadership skill of enrollment, persuading others to act by connecting their values to a shared vision and goals. (Keywords: Enrollment; Leadership persuasion; Values alignment)
Introducing the Legacy Magazine’s 2020 MDI Man of the Year (2021-01-02)
Dave Smith is honored as MDI’s 2020 Man of the Year for his transformative leadership and collaboration as International S-1. (Keywords: Dave Smith; MDI Man of the Year; Collaboration)
What An F'ing Stupid Thing To Do (2021-02-26)
A boy's firecracker prank backfires, setting his bed on fire. A failed cover-up leads to a humbling discovery by his mother. (Keywords: Firecrackers; Childhood pranks; Cover-up)
I Forgive You Mom (2021-10-01)
A man with a childhood scar realizes his parents' guilt and forgives them, healing emotional wounds for the whole family. (Keywords: Forgiveness; Emotional scars; Parent-child relationships)
MDI Training Creating Powerful Leaders and Men (2022-04-27)
MDI offers men leadership training using CPR technology and archetypes, creating powerful leaders and fostering personal transformation. (Keywords: CPR technology; Archetypes; Men's leadership)
John Molloy passes away at 72 (2022-04-30)
A friend remembers John Molloy, the "Birdman," whose spirit lives on in shared memories and the birds he loved. (Keywords: Molloy, John; Eulogy; Birdwatching)
I Can See Why I Disappointed Him At First (2022-05-22)
A son re-evaluates his father's disappointment, recognizing it as a vital lesson in earning respect and the essential role of fathers. (Keywords: Fatherhood; Father-son relationships; Earning respect)
A Gift of Hindsight & Standards (2022-05-30)
A son’s letter to his deceased father, whose life provides a standard and the gift of hindsight for judging his own. (Keywords: Father-son relationships; Legacy; Hindsight)
Honoring Fathers (2022-05-30)
Men honor their fathers and celebrate their own legacy through family, sons, and multi-generational bonds. (Keywords: Fatherhood; Legacy; Multi-generational families)
Announcing the 2022 Legacy Magazine MDI Man of the Year (2022-12-30)
The 2022 MDI Man of the Year: Erfan Ahmadi, honored for leadership and commitment to mentoring men. (Keywords: MDI Man of the Year; Ahmadi, Erfan; Masculine leadership)
My Wins are Your Wins (2023-02-07)
A man discovers how vulnerability in a men's group dissolves his barriers, leading to personal growth and shared success with his peers.(Keywords: Vulnerability; Men's group; Personal growth)
I Choose Single (2023-02-12)
A man chooses the hard but rewarding single life after divorce, finding freedom and self-worth over modern dating's difficulties. (Keywords: Single life; Healing; Societal pressure)
Dave Smith, On the Road to the Rick Russell Award (2023-02-19)
Dave Smith on his personal journey to leadership and the Rick Russell Award. (Keywords: Leadership; Mentorship; Men's groups)
Pacific Regionals — Trust and Collaboration in the Meeting of the Minds (2023-02-20)
The inaugural Pacific Regionals meeting brought men together in San Francisco, building trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for their future. (Keywords: Pacific Region; Trust and Collaboration; Leadership)
Warrior Son Moving Forward in MDI (2023-02-23)
An interview on the Warrior Son's Division's plans for leadership growth, expanding men's circles, and applying their lessons to everyday life. (Keywords: MDI; Warrior Son's Division; Leadership)
The Lemon Drop (2023-02-24)
A traveler fails a bartender’s lemon-squeezing challenge, only to see an unassuming man win and reveal his taxing profession. (Keywords: Biker bar; Lemon squeezing challenge; IRS)
Where the F IS Curly? (2023-03-15)
Men must embrace their fun, trickster side, like Curly, to become truly three-dimensional, shedding negativity for a fuller, healthier life. (Keywords: Three-dimensional man; Masculine archetypes; Embracing the trickster)
A Case for MDI Discontinuing "By When's" Due to High Stress (2023-03-20)
Mentor Discover Inspire discontinues its stressful "By When" practice, which members cite as causing extreme emotional discomfort. (Keywords: By When's; Emotional discomfort; Deadlines)
MDI Executive Director Finding Innovative, Exciting Ways to Use a Broken RV (2023-03-20)
Stranded with a broken RV, an executive director jokes about repurposing it as an ice cream truck, lobster truck, or tornado shelter. (Keywords: Stan Snow; RV; Repurposing)
Stranded Stan Snow Finds New Position as Short Order Cook in Texas Steakhouse (2023-03-20)
Stranded former executive Stan Snow finds a new life as a short-order cook in a Texas steakhouse. (Keywords: Stan Snow; Short order cook; April Fools' Day)
Jokes From The Men (2023-03-24)
A collection of jokes, one-liners, and humorous laws from a stereotypically male perspective on life, relationships, and aging. (Keywords: Humor; Men; Aging)
Overachieving Jackass With Most Bonehead Moves (2023-03-24)
One man's hilarious collection of social blunders, dating disasters, and other boneheaded moves that cement his status as an overachieving jackass. (Keywords: Embarrassing moments; Social blunders; Dating fails)
MDI Discontinues Men's Initiation Events Because It's Too Late to (2023-03-28)
MDI discontinues its men's initiation events, citing it's too late to save the world from impending doom and hopelessness. (Keywords: Men's Initiation Events; Societal collapse; Men's issues)
Caught in Transition (2023-04-23)
A son discovers his immigrant mother's shame over her lack of education, realizing the depth of his parents' sacrifice. (Keywords: Sicilian immigration; Intergenerational education; Parental sacrifice)
My Favorite Story About My Mother (2023-04-24)
Sons share heartfelt, humorous, and sometimes difficult memories, illustrating the profound and lasting influence of their mothers. (Keywords: Anecdotes; Family traditions; Forgiveness)
The Power of NEXT!! (2023-04-24)
Using the "NEXT" strategy of immediately dating new people to heal a broken heart, rebuild confidence, and move on after a painful breakup. (Keywords: NEXT; Moving on; Dating after breakup)
MDI News (2023-04-26)
An organizational update on MDI's three main focuses: member training, experiential events, and recruitment for continued growth. (Keywords: Membership Training Program; Legacy Discovery; Expansion Initiative)
My Dad Hank — His Story (2023-04-26)
A son recounts his father Hank's journey from a Lower East Side butcher shop to a self-made, label-free life. (Keywords: The American Dream; Jewish identity; Self-made man)
Only a Motion Away (2023-04-26)
Exploring the complex bond with a mother, from abandonment to unconditional love, and the possibility of healing reunion. (Keywords: Mother-child relationship; Unconditional love; Reconciliation)
What is the Mature Masculine Life And Why Does It Matter? (2023-04-26)
Defining the mature masculine man, an organization presents twenty qualities and a workshop to help men live with excellence and integrity. (Keywords: Mature Masculine; Mature Masculine Leader; Twenty qualities)
Gratitude So Close to the Bone of Life (2023-10-29)
A personal journey with a gratitude practice, from a journal to a blog, and the challenge of finding thanks deep within, not just on holidays. (Keywords: Gratitude; Thanksgiving; Gratitude journaling)
The Greatness That Pulls You Onward (2023-11-30)
An inner greatness pulls you onward, urging you to embrace the journey, overcome failure, and become your best self. (Keywords: Inner Greatness; Personal Journey; Personal Integrity)
Ho Ho No! (2023-11-30)
A father braves a holiday blizzard and a store brawl for the perfect toy, finding chaos and comfort in a family Christmas. (Keywords: Fatherhood; Christmas Eve; Toy brawl)
Inspirational Resources For Men (2023-11-30)
A call for MDI members to share inspirational resources, creating a collective database for men's personal growth and development. (Keywords: MDI; Men's personal development; Resource compilation)
International Legacy Discovery to Make History (2023-11-30)
Announcing the first International Legacy Discovery, a transformative event for men seeking purpose, meaning, and a lasting legacy. (Keywords: Legacy Discovery; Men's personal development; Fatherhood)
Obituary for Jim Smith (2023-11-30)
A life of gaming, community, and family. Jim Smith built worlds of trust, both in fantasy and in his men's support group. (Keywords: Dungeons & Dragons; Mentor Discover Inspire; Men's groups)
Mel Smith — A Man Who Will Be Missed (2023-11-30)
A friend’s tribute and obituary for Mel Smith, a man whose deep impact on his community is remembered after his sudden passing. (Keywords: Smith, Mel; Friendship; Men's work)
Welcome New MDI Members December 2023 (2023-11-30)
A list of new members welcomed into the MDI brotherhood, highlighting the potential for lasting bonds. (Keywords: MDI; Brotherhood; New members)
The World Is Asking Us To Be More (2023-11-30)
The new MDI President calls on men to step up, bringing mature masculine leadership to a world that urgently asks them to be more. (Keywords: Mature Masculine Leadership; MDI (Mentor Discover Inspire); Men's support)
Meet Jonathan Lane – The Legacy Magazine MDI Man of the Year 2023 (2023-12-30)
Jonathan Lane is awarded the 2023 MDI Man of the Year for his rapid leadership and energetic commitment. (Keywords: Jonathan Lane; MDI Man of the Year; Leadership)
Long-Term Committed Men Reveal Keys to Success (2024-01-30)
Men married for decades reveal their essential keys to a successful, long-term relationship. (Keywords: Commitment; Communication; Appreciation)
Two Timely Poems (2024-01-30)
Two poems on love's truth through conflict and the beauty of being truly seen. (Keywords: Conflict; Truth; Seeing)
Funny How Money Shows Up Sometimes (2024-04-30)
The author discovers money arrives unexpectedly when he pursues passion projects for service, letting go of financial attachment. (Keywords: Manifestation; Unexpected income; Intuitive creation)
Mike Connor on The Power of Men & Money (2024-04-30)
How inner beliefs about money and purpose can unlock a life of abundance. (Keywords: Men & Money; Inner Beliefs; Purpose)
More Than Just Getting By (2024-04-30)
One man’s journey from aimless to secure, finding financial stability and a happy retirement through community and partnership. (Keywords: Financial planning; Men's groups; Personal transformation)
The Dating World as a Single Father (2024-05-31)
A single father navigates dating's unique challenges—time, finances, and stigma—while seeking to be a role model and find a meaningful partnership. (Keywords: Single fathers; Financial pressure; Role models)
Welcome New MDI Members June 2024 (2024-05-31)
Welcoming the newest members of Mentor Discover Inspire, celebrating the bonds of brotherhood and connection. (Keywords: Mentor Discover Inspire; New members; Brotherhood)
Introducing the Leaders of MDI (2024-08-31)
Introducing the leaders of Mentor Discover Inspire, with bios for the board, core team, and regional coordinators. (Keywords: MDI leadership; Board of Directors; Core Team)
5 Questions for the New MDI President (2024-09-01)
MDI's new president discusses the organization's state, his plans for growth, and challenges men to live the mission of mature leadership. (Keywords: Mature masculine leadership; Mentoring; Organizational growth)
Olaf Krop, The Mature King (2024-09-01)
Olaf Krop, a veteran men’s work leader, discusses his journey, stepping down due to illness, and his vision for mature masculinity. (Keywords: Mature Masculinity; Men's Work; Leadership and Legacy)
Having a Blast Making People Laugh (2024-09-30)
A writer reflects on finding his life’s purpose in making people laugh, a joyful pursuit that connects him to others. (Keywords: Laughter; Life purpose; Overcoming shyness)
Heard Any Good Jokes Lately? (2024-09-30)
Humor is an essential life skill that improves mental health, strengthens relationships, and enhances leadership, leading to a more fulfilling life. (Keywords: Sense of humor; Mental health; Workplace humor)
Welcome New MDI Members October 2024 (2024-10-04)
Welcoming new men into the MDI brotherhood, celebrating the potential for lifelong bonds and teamwork. (Keywords: MDI; New Members; Brotherhood)
Bottoms Up (2024-10-30)
Comparing top-down and bottom-up leadership within men's groups, concluding that different structures suit different organizational needs. (Keywords: Bottom-up leadership; Top-down leadership; Men's groups)
Welcome New MDI Members November 2024 (2024-10-30)
Welcoming new members to the MDI brotherhood, celebrating the men who joined our ranks in October 2024. (Keywords: Mentor Discover Inspire (MDI); New members; Brotherhood)
Success in a Relationship-Based Organization (2024-10-30)
Success is achieved through building open, honest relationships and asking for help. (Keywords: Relationship building; Leadership success; Asking for help)
Thanks, Dad! (2024-10-30)
A son thanks his father for a life of athletics, mischief, and the freedom to become himself. (Keywords: Father-son relationships; Gratitude; Mischief)
What to Do When Your Leaders Let You Down (2024-10-30)
How to respond when leaders fail, using their shortcomings as an opportunity for your own leadership growth. (Keywords: Leadership failure; Responding to criticism; Self-leadership)
What Works / What Doesn't Work in Leadership (2024-10-30)
A leader contrasts ineffective habits like micromanagement with effective practices like empowering followers and communicating a clear, shared vision. (Keywords: Leadership principles; Empowerment; Vision communication)
Who are the Leaders in Your Life? (2024-10-30)
Men reflect on the fathers, coaches, and mentors who shaped them, detailing the qualities of integrity, resilience, and leadership by example. (Keywords: Mentorship; Fathers and Coaches; Leadership Qualities)
Welcome New MDI Members December 2024 (2024-11-30)
Welcoming new MDI members, celebrating the potential for lasting brotherhood and connection forged within the organization’s teams. (Keywords: Mentor Discover Inspire; Brotherhood; New members)
Finding Wisdom In A Time Of Uncertainty (2024-12-31)
Humorous advice on finding wisdom and perspective while dancing with life's inevitable uncertainties. (Keywords: Uncertainty; Wisdom; Humor)
I Know Just What You Mean (2024-12-31)
A man discovers that sharing his vulnerabilities within a men's group transforms his lifelong insecurity into a powerful sense of connection and confidence.(Keywords: Men's community; Self-esteem; Vulnerability)
The Importance of Purpose in Your Career (2024-12-31)
How the author abandoned a practical career to find purpose and fulfillment in authentic, creative self-expression. (Keywords: Career Change; Finding Purpose; Self-Actualization)
It's Time to Retire Resolutions! (2024-12-31)
Retire grand resolutions and embrace 'levelling up' with small, sustainable changes for lasting personal growth. (Keywords: New Year's resolutions; Levelling up; Goal setting)
Welcome New MDI Members January 2025 (2024-12-31)
Welcoming new members into the MDI circle, this piece celebrates the potential for brotherhood and lists the men who joined in December. (Keywords: MDI; New Members; Brotherhood)
Our Future the Boys (2024-12-31)
A mentor’s vision for the Boys To Men program, which empowers boys to become mature men and strengthen society. (Keywords: Boys To Men Mentoring; Group mentoring; Masculine development)
My Best Friend (2025-02-01)
A man's demanding list for an ideal friend reveals his selfishness, leading to a new definition of friendship as community sacrifice. (Keywords: Sacrifice; Community; Selfishness)
Choose Your Own Resolution (2025-02-01)
A humorous guide to picking a New Year's resolution, offering categories from weight loss and mental health to starting a bad habit or striking it rich. (Keywords: New Year's resolutions; Self-improvement; Life advice)
“My Friend” (2025-02-01)
A poem celebrating a friendship that allows for authentic presence, accepting flaws and roles, fostering a deep and enduring connection. (Keywords: Unconditional Friendship; Authenticity; Presence)
The Little Olive Tree and Me (2025-02-01)
A man’s persistent care for a seemingly dead olive tree blossoms, symbolizing hope for a dormant love. (Keywords: Hope; Resilience; Dormant love)
The MDI Enrollment System (2025-03-02)
MDI's new enrollment system brings back personal invitations to grow the organization through practice and structured leadership. (Keywords: Personal invitation; Masculine leadership; Enrollment system)
WTF, Jim? (2025-03-02)
A tribute to a mentor lost to suicide, exploring the grief, confusion, and profound impact he left on his friends and community. (Keywords: Male suicide; Mentorship; Men's community)
The Art of Masculinity — A Weekend for Men (2025-03-31)
A man's invitation to a transformative weekend for men to discover their true masculine identity, strength, and purpose. (Keywords: The Art of Masculinity; Men's work; Masculine identity)
Getting Busted (2025-03-31)
Getting arrested for drugs on LSD after a Grateful Dead show became a life initiation, forcing the author to grow up and start his adult life. (Keywords: Drug arrests; Life lessons; Grateful Dead)
Meet Doug (2025-03-31)
MDI introduces "Doug," the everyman, and details a new, structured path for men to achieve mature masculinity and leadership. (Keywords: Mature Masculinity; The Art of Masculinity (TAOM); Men's Leadership)
Show Up! (2025-03-31)
A personal account of overcoming self-doubt to embrace the powerful impact one has simply by showing up and being present. (Keywords: Self-doubt; Showing up; Personal growth)
Burnsie In The House! (2025-05-01)
The author embraces being a columnist, realizing writing fulfills his life's purpose: to make a difference and influence self-awareness. (Keywords: Life's Purpose, Mentorship, Writing)
This Just In... (2025-05-01)
Reflecting on a controversial man’s death, the author finds that good works can have value, regardless of their creator's flawed reputation. (Keywords: A. Justin Sterling; The Weekend; Good works)
A Well-Digger's Tale (2025-05-01)
A personal reflection on Justin Sterling, the controversial founder of men's groups, who "dug the well" from which many still drink. (Keywords: Justin Sterling; Men's groups; Organizational schism)
"Mr. Prolific" (2025-05-03)
A writer reflects on his relationship with his late editor, who was a crucial “resonator” for his work. (Keywords: James Anthony Ellis; Resonators; Editor-writer relationship)
A Stand for Standing (2025-06-01)
An argument for men's groups to revive the tradition of standing during introductions, viewing it as a vital sign of respect and honor. (Keywords: Men's work; Standing during introductions; Respect and honor)
Intentional Fatherhood (2025-06-01)
A father, shaped by an inconsistent dad, commits to intentional, present fatherhood, breaking generational cycles for his son. (Keywords: Intentional Fatherhood; Father-Son Relationships; Generational Cycles)
Doing the Shuffle: One Man's Journey to Atlas (2025-06-30)
One man's journey from turmoil to self-discovery, finding brotherhood and strength through an online men's community called Atlas. (Keywords: Men's mentoring; Brotherhood; Online community)
Everything's Fine Until it Isn't... and Then? (2025-06-30)
A man's cycles of leaving and rejoining men's groups, using the "walkabout" periods between them for essential self-examination and maturation. (Keywords: Walkabout; Men's circles; Performative action)
The Great Link: How MDI Went Global (2025-06-30)
How MDI used Zoom to launch its first global virtual team, connecting isolated men worldwide. (Keywords: MDI; Virtual teams; Global expansion)
Oh Lord, Stuck In Lodhi Again (2025-06-30)
Robbed and stranded in Delhi, a young traveler learns a hard lesson about maturity on the lawns of Lodhi Garden. (Keywords: Lodhi Garden; Coming of age; Homesickness)
Until Your Last Breath? Why Men Leave and What Happens When They Do. (2025-06-30)
Why do men leave their men's groups? An introduction to the stories of those who departed and what happens next. (Keywords: Men's groups; Leaving men's groups; Alumni stories)
My Brother (2025-07-25)
A brother’s plea for his sibling to share hard-won truths, believing this authentic experience is the foundation of their relationship. (Keywords: Brotherhood; Personal truth; Authenticity)
How to Tear Apart a Men's Team (2025-07-26)
How a men's team is destroyed by unequal standards, gossip, and a failure of accountable leadership. (Keywords: Accountability; Leadership; Differential Standards)
Krop Circles: Closing the Loop With An Old Friend and Mentor (2025-08-01)
Final conversations with a dying mentor on leadership, legacy, and the necessary evolution of their men's organization. (Keywords: Olaf Krop; Mentor Discover, Inspire (MDI); Mentorship)
Team 'We' (2025-08-01)
A man learns to prioritize his wife over his own pursuits after her cancer diagnosis, creating a championship "Team We." (Keywords: Men's work; Cancer; Team We)
Blowing On the Flames of My Heart: A Man 'In Risky Business' (2025-08-02)
A man's risky homecoming reframes life's 'big game' as a profound, supported journey, not a trivial pursuit. (Keywords: Risky business; Community support; Homecoming)
The Mark of Zero. A Local Hero Swashbuckles for Carbon (2025-08-02)
A local hero’s quest for Net Zero, transforming his home and Massachusetts town through patient, community-wide climate action. (Keywords: Net Zero; Community action; Climate Action Plan)
El Nacimiento del Primer Equipo en Espa~nol de MDI (2025-09-01)
The founding of MDI’s first Spanish-speaking team, a journey to build community and bridge cultural divides. (Keywords: MDI; Spanish-speaking teams; Male bonding)
(Inside) The Eye of The Beholder (2025-09-01)
A man's internal sexual monologue, revealed via screenplay, connects male desperation and pornography to violence against women. (Keywords: Male sexuality; Pornography; Sexual violence)
It was the Worst of Sex, it was the Best of Sex (2025-09-01)
A man’s sexual odyssey from fumbling ignorance to confident, mutual pleasure, all thanks to a single, enlightening book. (Keywords: Sexual education; Male sexuality; Mutual pleasure)
Live, Love, Lose, and Learn: Restarting Intimacy After 40 Years and a 15-Year Dry Spell (2025-09-01)
A husband's vulnerable journey to rebuild intimacy in his 40-year marriage, learning to replace lost passion with a deeper, more resilient love. (Keywords: Rebuilding intimacy; Code of Chivalry; Male vulnerability)
To Need and Have Not (2025-09-01)
A 45-year-old man vulnerably shares his lifelong struggle with loneliness and insecurity, hoping to find love and intimacy. (Keywords: Insecurity; Loneliness; Intimacy)
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It (2025-09-01)
Men are called to join a team for support in the difficult mission of marriage and fatherhood. (Keywords: Men's Teams; Fatherhood; Masculinity)
Adolescence at 60? (2025-09-30)
A man reflects on how true "coming of age" is a later, deliberate transformation from boyhood, not an adolescent milestone. (Keywords: Coming of Age; Manhood; Midlife Transformation)
"No Explanation Was Given." (2025-09-30)
After a life of feeling like an outsider, a man finds his identity and purpose through a transformative men's group. (Keywords: Masculinity; Men's groups; Belonging)
Rhymes with Bucket (2025-09-30)
Reframing "Fuck it!" as a powerful, five-step process for men to embrace risk, commitment, and decisive action. (Keywords: "Fuck it!"; Five-step process; Masculine experience)
Sacred Lessons of Initiation (2025-09-30)
A car crash and a men's group serve as life-altering initiations, leading the author to self-awareness, confidence, and honest expression. (Keywords: Rites of passage; Self-discovery; Men's groups)
Experiencing A True Right of Passage (2025-09-30)
A personal journey to find a true rite of passage into mature masculinity, realizing it requires a specific, intentional event. (Keywords: Rites of passage; Mature masculinity; Personal transformation)
Adrift (2025-11-01)
A refugee’s tale of escaping a violent home, only to remain adrift between families and cultures. (Keywords: Vietnamese refugees; Family violence; Displacement)
Exodus Revisited (2025-11-01)
A man discovers his hidden Jewish heritage, moving to Israel to find his identity, only to realize his father’s life philosophy was the answer. (Keywords: Jewish identity; Kibbutz life; Assimilation)
Friday Morning at 9 O'Clock as the Day Begins (2025-11-01)
An invitation to The Art of Masculinity, where men connect to begin their journey toward mature masculine leadership. (Keywords: The Art of Masculinity; Mature masculinity; Men's circles)
Into the Wild Blue (2025-11-01)
A man's forty-year journey from impulsive boyhood, beginning with a reckless street crossing, to the hard-won responsibility of thoughtful adulthood. (Keywords: Impulsivity; Personal responsibility; Men's groups)
Brick by Brick (2025-12-01)
Brick by brick, a man builds a valuable bond with a colleague by learning to respectfully listen to opposing views. (Keywords: Respectful Disagreement; Masculine Relationships; Respectful Listening)
The Common Dominator (2025-12-01)
Identifying challenging personalities in men's groups and offering strategies to manage them for better team dynamics. (Keywords: Personality types; Men's groups; Group dynamics)
Embrace All Men? Aww Crap! (2025-12-01)
A man's humorous struggle to embrace annoying men in his group reveals the difficulty and unexpected rewards of unconditional acceptance. (Keywords: Embrace all men; Men's group; Unconditional acceptance)
It's About Doug, the Board, and YOU! (2025-12-01)
The board's unified vision for mature masculine leadership requires the skills and participation of every member to succeed. (Keywords: Mature Masculinity; Organizational Vision; Member Participation)
My LFMVTM (Least Favorite, Most Valuable Teammate) (2025-12-01)
My least favorite teammates are my most valuable teachers, holding up a mirror to my own hidden flaws. (Keywords: Men's teams; Self-awareness; Interpersonal conflict)
The Goad (2025-12-01)
A manager learns to see a relentlessly difficult employee as a 'Goad,' a catalyst for unexpected personal and professional growth. (Keywords: Goad; Reframing adversity; Workplace resilience)
An Open Page and a Pen... The Launch of an MDI Writers' Team (2025-12-31)
A writer overcomes fear and sabotage to find his voice and launch a supportive writing group for men. (Keywords: Creative accountability; Fear of criticism; Men's writing groups)
That'll Show 'Em! (2025-12-31)
A father's dark wish for cancer to punish his children leads him to Al-Anon. (Keywords: Wish for cancer; Family estrangement; Al-Anon)
Tool Time, Revisited (2025-12-31)
A locksmith explains why his collection of Makita cordless tools is indispensable for his security work. (Keywords: Cordless power tools; Locksmithing; Metalworking)
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