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Here Are 7 Signs Modern Life Is Wearing Down Your Sense of Purpose

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7 Signs Modern Life Is Wearing Down Your Sense of Purpose

January 29, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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You can have a full calendar, a decent paycheck, and a phone buzzing with notifications every five minutes and still feel oddly hollow, like you’re busy but not actually going anywhere that matters. That low-level restlessness so many people brush … [Read more...] about 7 Signs Modern Life Is Wearing Down Your Sense of Purpose

These Are 9 Confidence Issues Triggered by Comparison Culture

Lifestyle

9 Confidence Issues Triggered by Comparison Culture

January 21, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The scroll starts innocently enough. One minute you’re checking the weather, the next you’re mentally measuring your life against a stranger’s highlight reel and wondering why your coffee isn’t artisanal enough. Comparison culture doesn’t kick down … [Read more...] about 9 Confidence Issues Triggered by Comparison Culture

Why Financial Anxiety Shapes Behavior

Finances & Money

Why Financial Anxiety Shapes Behavior

January 12, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Your heart races, palms sweat, and suddenly a simple thought like “Did I pay that bill?” feels like standing at the edge of a cliff. Financial anxiety isn’t just about numbers on a screen—it’s about emotions, decisions, and the invisible strings that … [Read more...] about Why Financial Anxiety Shapes Behavior

Male Loneliness Is Being Called A Public Health Crisis

Health

Male Loneliness Is Being Called A Public Health Crisis

December 14, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Loneliness isn’t just a feeling—it’s becoming a headline, a statistic, and, for many, a full-blown crisis. And while we often think of loneliness as a universal human experience, researchers and health experts are increasingly sounding the alarm … [Read more...] about Male Loneliness Is Being Called A Public Health Crisis

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Lifestyle

7 Everyday Things That Used to Be “Manly” — Until Millennials Ruined Them

October 16, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Once upon a time, being “manly” meant something specific—tough, rugged, and unapologetically practical. But as culture shifted, so did the definition. Millennials came along and redefined masculinity in ways that made older generations shake their … [Read more...] about 7 Everyday Things That Used to Be “Manly” — Until Millennials Ruined Them

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General

6 Dangerous Social Trends That Gen Z Thinks Are Normal

July 8, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Every generation shapes the world in its own unique way, but not every trend deserves to be celebrated. Gen Z, born into the age of social media and endless connectivity, has normalized behaviors that raise more red flags than likes. Many of these … [Read more...] about 6 Dangerous Social Trends That Gen Z Thinks Are Normal

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Faith & Spirituality

9 Reasons Your Adult Children Aren’t Going To Church

June 10, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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For many parents, watching their children grow up and leave the nest comes with a bittersweet sense of pride. But something even more confusing and painful can follow: watching those same children drift away from the church that raised them. The pews … [Read more...] about 9 Reasons Your Adult Children Aren’t Going To Church

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Men's Topics

10 Male Experiences Society Still Treats as Inconveniences, Not Trauma

May 14, 2025
By Travis Campbell
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When we talk about trauma, society often pictures certain experiences—war, abuse, or catastrophic loss. But what about the quieter, less visible wounds? For men, many deeply painful experiences are still brushed off as mere inconveniences, not real … [Read more...] about 10 Male Experiences Society Still Treats as Inconveniences, Not Trauma

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