“Character is destiny.” Heraclitus

 

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Balcony Brotherhood: E-Male 8-3-25

The Gentlemen read emails sent from the past couple of weeks. Birthdays are celebrated and Mr. Becker reviews a book about gratitude and how that can help shape your life.

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“Our nation was founded on prayer and it’s needed again.” M. Russell Ballard

reading changes your brain and challenges your presumptions, pick up a book and install new software!

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Balcony Brotherhood: The Shadow Invites You In

What happened to etiquette—and why does it matter for men today? Join the Balcony Brotherhood Podcast as Mr. Shadow commandeers the mic while Drayke and Blackart vanish on their annual “cigar retreat.” In this solo episode, Mr. Shadow blends pipe tobacco reviews with razor-sharp insights into lost codes of masculine behavior. From cigar lounge faux pas to RSVP ghosting and the decline of mentorship, he cuts deep into the silent expectations men carry in today’s culture. With wit, grit, and just enough disdain to keep things honest, this episode asks: what does dignity look like in 2025?

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“stand out and be different by being yourself!” – Wil Becker

reading changes your brain and challenges your presumptions, pick up a book and install new software!

check out my recommended reading list at https://turningleafs.com/book-list/

“You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.” – Zig Ziglar

 

reading changes your brain and challenges your presumptions, pick up a book and install new software!

check out my recommended reading list at https://turningleafs.com/book-list/

“Experience teaches only the teachable.” – Aldous Huxley

 

reading changes your brain and challenges your presumptions, pick up a book and install new software!

check out my recommended reading list at https://turningleafs.com/book-list/