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Derick Oliphant
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Oh man, this would be great to go to. Just sounds like it might be on the opposite end of the country for me.
I agree with Will - Bill Kauth might be a good place to start. You should also check out the mankind project - it will show you some rituals and some ways men process their emotions that could be transferred into a men's group like you want to sta...
I'd be willing to put as much time as I can into it.
That is a great name. I'd check out a group like that for sure.
That I do like.
That's the problem - if there was such a group I wouldn't feel the need to start one, haha.
I've looked around online for similar groups and I just can't find any! I'll have to look a little closer and ask around some more.
It would be open to anyone - of course I'd try to get a handful of acquaintances that I already know to attend the first few meetings.
Getting the word out would be relatively easy with technology as it is - facebook, craigslist, and even real fl...
I forgot, you're in this area Robert! How would you feel about collaborating with me on this and getting one going?
I can tell you the Salt Lake area needs one. I have noticed that there are too many "girlie men" around here. It could do some good to have a group to help learn, mentor and focus real manliness. If I can help let me know.
You should call it the League Of Ordinary Gentlemen.
Sounds like a great idea Derick! Let us know how it goes.
Would you start this with a group of friends or strangers or just open to anyone? How would you spread the word? And how many men?
I recommend *going* to such a group, in another city if necessary, to find out.
Once you've started it, I suggest starting and ending *on time*.
There's an old book by Bill Kauth, A Circle of Men, maybe relevant. (Different focus.)
I'm throwing around the idea of starting a local group that meets a few times a month. The group would be for men only, and would be centered around being a man. Basically, it would be a support group for men to really find the lost 'art' of manli...
I recommend this book read:
http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Jefferson-Education-Generation-Twenty-First/dp/0967124611
or try this,
http://www.tjed.org/
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- http://derickonfire.com
- Interests
- Learning - psychology / philosophy / etc
TV Shows (Currently watching 5 seasons of House, before that Sopranos, Arrested Development, Heroes, Trailer Park Boys, Curb Your Enthusiasm)
Computers
Business
Food
Health and Nutrition
Writing
- Books
- John Adams by David McCullough
Brave New World
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
As of late, I'm trying to dive into the classics - and also educational books (ie, going to the library today for books on Life Coaching, and also Entrepreneurship).
- Movies
- Clockwork Orange
Fight Club
Darjeeling Limited
+ many more.
I've tried watching every movie on top 100 lists, and also aim to watch older movies and learn from what they can teach. I've watched top rated 'disturbing' movies like 'Irreversible', and anything else I find to be inspiring or give me insight on alternate perspectives of thought.
- Music
- Elliott Smith
Steve Vai
DJ Tiesto
Alexisonfire
+ tons others.
I have played guitar, bass, and computer generated music. I've also owned a venue / booking agency for a few months and had LOTS of musical experience form that.
- Quote
- “The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.” - Albert Einstein
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- At 8:19am on August 10, 2009,
Jamie said…
- Derick, I like your new picture. I think the other one was too weird of an angle; this one catches your likeness better (and your beautiful wife; perhaps I should put my "couples" picture back up, as my wife would help distract from my own poor features...).
- At 8:05pm on August 4, 2009,
thehuhman said… - Welcome to the AoM Community. We're glad you're here.
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