936 Weeks to Manhood

Are You Raising A Creative Learner or A Compliant Rule Follower? This is the first is a series call Pillars of A Boy’s Life In this  episode I reference a video by Seth Godin entitled Stop Stealing Their Dream (What is school for?) where I introduce the concept that we should be preparing our boy’s for a… The post Are You Raising A Creative Learner or A Compliant Rule Follower? appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

ATIW-Fence Walking and Flying Doberman Pinschers Yet another story from my very adventurous childhood. This  story is about how I almost got bit by a Doberman Pinscher while retrieving my Whiffle Ball from a back yard. Enjoy The post ATIW-Fence Walking and Flying Doberman Pinschers appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Is A Rite of Passage Relevant Today For Your Boy? The is the final installment in this Rite of Passage Series. In this episode I cover the final three parts that are found in rite of passages around the world currently and historically. Using my son’s rite of passage as an example I highlight 1)Contemplation,… The post Part # 5 Is A Rite of Passage Relevant Today For Your Boy? appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

ATIW- Ingenuity and Bending The Rules In Saudi Arabia Ingenuity is the mother of invention. In this true story I share an adventure of recovering a lost airline baggage from a Saudi Arabian Airport terminal.  Looking back on this what I did was highly risky and could have caused me to be “exported” for my… The post ATIW- Ingenuity and Bending The Rules In Saudi Arabia appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Is a Rite of Passage Relevant Today for Boys Part #4 Continuing our series on what is a Rite of Passage. I cover two important elements of a Rite of Passage: Isolation and Contemplation. Visit my website for more information: www.936weekstomanhood.com The post Is a Rite of Passage Relevant Today for Boys Part #4 appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

What Are The 10 Qualities Found In Adventurous Boys? What are the attributes we find in every adventurer. What are the qualities a boy will need to lead an adventurous life? He does not have to climb mountains, or forge rivers to be adventurous. Top 10 Qualities of An Adventurer? 1. They like new things… The post What Are The 10 Qualities Found In Adventurous Boys? appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Cliff Climbing In Saudi Arabia And The Big Fall! Another true story of a rock climbing adventure in Saudi Arabia.  This is near death happened as I was trying to climb to the top of a rock formation called a Jebel. I the story of how really stupid I was to take the risk which… The post ATIW-Cliff Climbing In Saudi Arabia And The Big Fall! appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

What Are the Elements of Rite of Passage For Boys? Separation and Suffering In this episode I continue the series on Rites Of Passage for boys becoming men.  Separation is the second aspect that is found in most rites of passage for boys. Being separate and along opens a boy’s mind and heart to hearing… The post What Are the Elements of Rite of Passage For Boys? appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

ATIW-How I Survived An Airplane Crash In Northern Canada ATIW- Another true story from Evan Hanson.  This story is set in northern British Columbia, Canada, twenty years ago.  My son and I joined my good friend and his son for an epic summer outing in Canada. After a week of great adventures we crashed our… The post ATIW-How I Survived An Airplane Crash In Northern Canada appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

What Is A Rite Of Passage For A Boy? Part 2 In this episode I begin to teach the elements of a thoughtful Rite Of Passage for boys. Extended Preparation Time is the first important part of a Rite Of Passage.  I cover the four major areas of preparation: Physical Skills, Social Skills, Masculine Spirituality,… The post What Is A Rite Of Passage For A Boy? Part 2 appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

ATIW–This a true story how I helped catch a giant lizard in Saudi Arabia.  I was a Desert Survival Instructor and spent a lot of time in the desert learning about wildlife and how to survive. Adventure by it’s very definition is ‘Certain Uncertainty’. The post Catching Giant Lizards With Bare Hands in Saudi Arabia appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Today I will be beginning a series of Podcasts that look at the subject: Rite of Passage For Boys. In the next 2-3 episodes I will take a look the issue of Rites of Passage for Boys. I will answer two pressing questions: What is a Rite of Passage, and What are the elements of… The post What is a Rite of Passage and Is It Important For Boys? appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Camping With Camels, Goats, and Beduins in Saudi Arabia Another story about an adventure in Saudi Arabia where I got to camp overnight with a Beduin family in the Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia. I get to experience the primitive life of a nomadic family with around 100 camels and 200 goats.  They have four… The post ATIW-Camping With Camels, Goats, and Beduins in Saudi Arabia appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

The Day Santa Died On this episode I talk about the day your boy’s ‘age of innocence’ ends.  This is an important transition in a boy or girl when he/she no longer stores everything as ‘truth’.  Prior to this day a parent or mentor has the opportunity to input influence without barriers.  The ability of… The post The Day Santa Died appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Another adventure travel story. Hear how I solved a problem of getting lost in a 4 million person city and do not speak their language. Being directionally challenges creates it’s own problems, but when you cannot speak the country’s language it makes matter much more difficult to succeed.   Check out my new book: Leading… The post appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Another Interview With My Long Lost Mother I met my mother for the first time in 60 years last. This is a followup interview from two popular episodes about me and my mother (episodes 12 & 13). Nature versus Nurture. In this interview with my real mother I explore how my mother and I are… The post Another Interview With My Long Lost Mother appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Another story about when I was a Survival Instructing in Training.  Escape and Evasion training included a four day field exercise that required map and compass skills.  This is where I began to realize that I was directionally challenged. Moses and I spent a lot of time lost. You will enjoy this story. Enjoy The post ATIW-Lost In The Wilderness With Moses appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Seven Deadly Words For A Boy Six Tips for Keeping Boys Engaged in School, Home, and Church 1. Avoid have your boy sitting for longer than 10 minutes during a lesson or learning opportunity 2. Create hands on ways to interact and teach boys 3. Allow your son to stand and move around, manipulate objects… The post appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

  Another story that takes place in Saudi Arabia. Sharon and I visit an abandoned village at the base of a 500 foot cliff.  We have to down climb the cliff which is an interesting part of the story.  The bribery part is what was done to get my bride to join me. I hope… The post ATIW- Skeletons, Bribery, and Banana Trees in Saudi Arabia appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.

Another story that take place in Saudi Arabia. Sharon and I visit an abandoned village at the base of a 500 foot cliff.  We have to down climb the cliff which is an interesting part of the story.  The bribery part is the mystery part of this story. I hope you enjoy the stories as… The post The Big Squeeze in Africa appeared first on 936 Weeks to Manhood.