“How do you feel about yourself as a man in the world today?” I have been in hundreds of men’s groups and men’s weekend events, sitting in a sacred circle, asking this tough question. My answer and your answer are a good indicator, akin to taking your masculine...

  “Like a sculptor, if necessary, carve a friend out of stone. Realize that your inner sight is blind and try to see a treasure in everyone.”  ― Rumi I was twenty-two when I began working at Leo Burnett, a prestigious advertising agency located in Chicago,...

Author Jay Cradeur raises some questions about what we know and what we think we know. — During the past month, I have been driving for both Uber and Lyft. It’s sort of like being a taxi driver and therapist in one job. Driving people around, one begins to notice...

Author Jay Cradeur shares his observations of five must see Academy Award nominated films. — Movies feed my soul. Rarely am I happier than when I can lie down on the bed, my head propped up, trusty Mac Book pro at my side, and a good movie cued and ready to play. The...

Author Jay Cradeur explores themes of a man’s life with the words of poet warrior musician Tom Petty (with video links). — “God, it’s so painful when something that’s so close is still so far out of reach.” Tom Petty, American Girl (Video here). Last night, after a...

Author Jay Cradeur shares his love of music and it’s influence on the creative process. — I do quite a bit of writing. The truth about writing to which most authors will readily admit is it is often a laborious chore. Sure, there are times in which a rich wave of...