Empowerment
The Man Who Fell From 33,000 Feet and Lived:
How a Serbian flight attendant survived the highest fall without a parachute and the mysterious explosion that caused it The survival of Vesna Vulović, a twenty-two-year-old flight attendant who fell 33,330 feet from an exploding aircraft over Czechoslovakia in 1972 and lived, represents the most extreme survivable fall in recorded history, and the circumstances of both the explosion that destroyed JAT Yugoslav Airlines Flight 367 and her impossible survival have never been fully explained, making her story one of the most remarkable and mysterious in aviation history. On January 26, 1972, Vulović was working aboard DC-9 Flight 367 traveling from Stockholm to Belgrade with stops in Copenhagen and Zagreb, and she was actually a last-minute crew substitution, replacing another flight attendant named Vesna who had the same first name, and this twist of fate meant that she was on a plane she was never supposed to be on, working a route that was not her usual assignment, when at 4:01 PM the aircraft was at cruising altitude over the mountains of eastern Czechoslovakia and suddenly exploded, breaking apart in mid-air and sending debris and passengers falling six miles to the ground below.
By The Curious Writerabout 15 hours ago in Men
127 Hours of Hell
Aron Ralston's unthinkable choice in a Utah canyon and the excruciating self-amputation that saved his life The human survival instinct is powerful enough to make us do things we would consider absolutely impossible under normal circumstances, and nowhere is this more dramatically illustrated than in the true story of Aron Ralston, a twenty-seven-year-old mechanical engineer and experienced outdoorsman who became trapped alone in a remote Utah canyon in April 2003 and made the unthinkable decision to amputate his own right arm using a cheap multi-tool knife in order to free himself from the eight-hundred-pound boulder that had him pinned against a canyon wall, and the fact that he survived this self-performed surgery and managed to rappel down a sixty-five-foot cliff and hike seven miles through the desert before finding help represents one of the most remarkable survival stories in modern history. Ralston's ordeal began on Saturday, April 26, 2003, when he drove alone to Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah for a day of solo canyoneering, a sport he was passionate about that involves hiking, climbing, and rappelling through slot canyons, and he deliberately chose not to tell anyone where he was going because he valued his independence and solitude and never imagined that this decision would nearly cost him his life and would become the detail that made his situation so desperately dangerous.
By The Curious Writerabout 15 hours ago in Men
SIGNS OF of A HIGH VALUE MAN:
1. He Has a Job and Takes Responsibility A high-value man understands the importance of responsibility. Whether he is building a career, running a business, or working toward something meaningful, he believes in earning his way and standing on his own feet. He does not rely on others to carry his burdens or solve his problems. Instead, he takes ownership of his life and the direction it is going. Responsibility also shows in the way he handles commitments, whether personal or professional. People trust him because he follows through on what he promises.
By The Curious Writer6 days ago in Men
Slap of maturity
Slap of maturity sounds familiar? It should be. It's not because it's what you know, it's familiar because you and I have faced it. Looking as ourselves while sitting in a corner of the room, on the office chair, in a coffee shop or at the death bed. We do understand that maturity hit us unknowingly and we just moved with the flow.
By Mubarik Ahmad 9 days ago in Men
Michael Jackson: The Life and Legacy of the King of Pop
Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist whose impact on popular culture remains unmatched. Known worldwide as the “King of Pop,” he revolutionized music, dance, and visual performance, shaping the modern entertainment industry. With record-breaking albums, innovative music videos, and a career spanning over four decades, Jackson became one of the most successful and recognizable figures in global history.
By Haroon Pasha21 days ago in Men
What Fathers Uniquely Provide
The Error of Treating Parenting Roles as Functionally Identical Modern parenting theory often begins with the assumption that mothers and fathers are largely interchangeable, differing only in style or temperament. From this view, any deficits in one parent can be compensated for by the other through increased emotional effort, sensitivity, or presence. Parenting becomes a question of intention and quantity rather than function and role. This assumption is appealing because it aligns with cultural preferences for symmetry and fairness, but it collapses under closer examination of developmental outcomes.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast23 days ago in Men
BLACK MEN VULNERABILITY The Rock Shares A Powerful Message For Men On Why Being Vulnerable Is A "Superpower"
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a message for men, and men of color especially: be vulnerable. While this seems like a way to confront past traumas and fears, it is not in vulnerability that a man can find strength.
By Skyler Saunders24 days ago in Men
The Standard of a Man
Ever since the Industrial Era ended, men have struggled to find genuine masculine mentors. Spoiled by comfortable office positions, our hands have grown tender and our determination has weakened. We've transformed into the classic corporate 'yes men' – spineless individuals who sneak around with daggers ready, seeking victims to betray in our climb up the ladder of monetary achievement. We might wonder, "Perhaps women will find me attractive now that I own this stylish vehicle and fancy apartment."
By LaMarion Zieglerabout a month ago in Men
What Makes a True Man
Ever since the Industrial Era came to a close, men have been missing strong male figures to look up to. Spoiled by comfortable office jobs, our hands have grown tender and our determination has weakened. We've transformed into the classic corporate "yes man" – spineless individuals who sneak around ready to betray others just to climb the ladder of material gain. We might wonder, "Perhaps women will find me appealing now that I own this fancy car and upscale apartment."
By LaMarion Zieglerabout a month ago in Men
I Wasn’t Lazy, Broken, or Behind — I Was Carrying Too Much Guilt
I used to feel guilty and ashamed whenever something didn’t go as planned. I’ve always been a person trying to plan everything to make sure that I don’t end up crying or find myself in blue. But as it is said, nothing ever goes as planned in this world. It is not that I’m blaming something or someone. It’s just, I’ve tried many times that whenever, I’ve tried to be a better person or to do good. I end up making things difficult. So much so that my loved ones start to step aside.
By Mubarik Ahmad about a month ago in Men
