You need brothers that hold you accountable

Yesterday I was celebrating my birthday with a close friend and we talked about several things. He definitely rekindled my spiritual fire. One of the things was how much men need brotherhood. Brotherhood can be somewhat overused as a term for some. But it definitely means something to me. Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. You should have friends that challenge you to be better. if your friends are telling you to slow down and settle for mediocrity you need better friends.

I can tell you for a fact my friends have gut-checked me. And I appreciate them for it. We all slip and falter, but what you do after matters more than what you did before. If we want to look at culture and why it’s faltering, we can look to a lack of brotherhood as a big contributor. How many men actually have men (not bullshit athletes) that they look up to? Find a mentor and fall under them. And you should annoy them with how many questions you’re asking. But you will be better for it. Trust me on that. To my mentor, you know who you are, thank you. Please continue to kick my ass back into line when I drift from the path. Lord knows I need it.

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About the Author: mechmedic

MechMedic is the owner of Stuck Pig Medical and medical instructor for Brushbeater Training and Consulting. After 5 years in the beloved Corps, Mech joined the National Guard where he became a medic. Lifelong survivalist, and overall outdoorsman. When not being a family man, he enjoys good bourbon and good cigars.

7 Comments

  1. CPL Antero Rokka May 22, 2022 at 21:00

    AMEN, Bro!

    Some of us had champion HS or College Coaches, some DIs, some great Dads, some great Uncles, some great Grand Dads, some even had total strangers that built us up and keep us as upstanding men.

    Putting away the childish stuff–manning up to life and reality.

    PS
    I never got an ass-whuppin’ or tongue lashing that I did not desperately deserve and need. It made me all the better—kept me on the right track.

  2. DakotaRumble May 22, 2022 at 21:17

    100% After having a sort of stagnant civilian life, going into the military and now back to civilian life, this is extremely noticeable. More Brotherhood and Comradery is needed in this world.

  3. Scipio May 22, 2022 at 22:03

    100% right on brother. Men, real men, need people who will make them accountable to themselves. Short post, but it speaks volumes. Dynamite in each sentence.

  4. Chris May 22, 2022 at 22:17

    Great read.

    —-Mentor—-
    Sadly, Mine died years ago. God Rest his Soul.
    And I KNOW, he is spinning in his GRAVE mashing his teeth, yelling “I Told You So, I Told ALL Of You So.”

    I Miss and Have Missed Him EVERY DAMN DAY since, Our Daily Talks over coffee.
    He would have Loved this Website.
    That…I Am absolutely positive of, as I am the sun will rise tommorow, whether Any of us see it or not for whatever reason.

    God Bless you PG God Bless
    I Listened and though I am not 100%…
    I am….100% Better off, because of you.

  5. plankmember May 22, 2022 at 22:22

    Hail Victory my brothers……” You can always judge the distance by the company you keep ” the line from an Eagles tune is one of the yardsticks I have carried since the 80 s. And in the end here is my hardcore,,,,,,,,,If I should fall another brother will emerge from the shadows to take my place. Keep Pushin On !

  6. Ghostmann May 23, 2022 at 05:29

    Conversely, you also need to see them in times of adversity as well to see if they are the real deal as well. It isn’t just them calling you out, but also how they respond to things as well.

    I purged a lot of people lately due to polyanna behavior and just general laziness. I won’t be associated with it.

  7. Scipio May 23, 2022 at 08:44

    BTW I forgot to wish you happy birthday in my earlier reply. Happy Birthday! Friends are the best presents.

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