November 2011
2 posts
Back in Full Effect
So we’re back in full effect over here…so to those of you following us…when you read a post you like, give us a reblog and share us with your friends. The only way our blog accomplishes it’s mission is with your help…so, with that said, thanks for your support and keep reading!
The Dating Game-Rules of Engagement:...
Six month gym memberships. 2-year phone contracts. 15 year mortgages. As men we make long term commitments to everything except women. Why is it so difficult to agree to commit time and energy into another person, yet so easy for us to go right on ahead and sign our lives away for phones or cars or credit cards? I have had countless women ask me that very question, so this post is dedicated to...
September 2011
1 post
Something a little different...
the crew here at Men’s SWAG has gone through quite a shake up. Not too sure what to make of it…but in the mean time, to keep y’all from completely fallin off here’s something a lil different to hold you over…
Relationships are fickle. They have to be in the right window of time and when they aren’t, sometimes you just need to take a step back and allow...
August 2011
2 posts
The Dating Game-Rules of Engagement: "Good Things...
We’ve all heard the expression…”good things come to those who wait”. But the question is, while you’re waiting…do you really know what you’re waiting for? Relationships and dating only work if you really have a plan of some kind. It doesn’t have to be concrete, but it does have to exist. You have to decide what kind of person you are waiting for...
Rock With Me: Who's the Best?
What artist is on top right now? That’s the question. I feel there are so many artists fighting for top spot In the mixtape world. So I went through my music library and listened again to several mixtapes. Drake, Tyga, Lil Wanye, and J. Cole are killin the rap and game…Wait you cant forget about Big Krit. Drake- His newest mixtape O.V.O. The mixtape consist of new and old songs and...
July 2011
2 posts
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #12 “Gentlemen v. Men”
Being a man is not necessarily the same as being a gentleman. I feel like guys out these days do not really know what it takes to be a gentleman. This will not make you a “bitch” or anything, so there is really no excuse towards why a man cannot be a gentleman towards a woman. For one, women like it and find it attractive. And secondly, act this way towards women and you will already...
The Dating Game-Rules of Engagement: "What's TRUST...
Trust…It’s one of the most important parts of any dating relationship. Do you trust your partner not to cheat on you? (assuming you’re monogamous) Do you trust that person will be honest with you about how they’re feeling? Let’s be real fellas (and ladies, for those of you reading this too) we don’t trust enough. And in all likelihood, we aren’t usually...
June 2011
1 post
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #11 “A Necessity”
Knowledge is one thing that should mean the most to anybody. Knowledge is the tool that keeps us learning, that helps us not make further mistakes and the thing that helps us all grow as a person. In the bible it states, “Knowledge, seek and you will find, ask and you will find.” The search for knowledge should never stop. Some say knowledge is power and I would fully agree. Along...
March 2011
4 posts
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #10 “Like a Sore...
Ever hear the expression “it sicks out like a sore thumb?” I tend to think about hide and seek when we were all kids when I hear this expression, but I want to take one step further and tie it into everyday aspects of life.
Let me begin by stating the rule. Trying to fit in is a lot tougher than sticking out. Be yourself and you will look far different than the norm.
Okay so in...
Rock with Me: "I Do It..."
Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like you to excuse me for my extended absence, but I am back again to give you helpful hints to fulfill your music fix. Now many of you may know this up and coming rapper I am about to introduce, if you happen to listen to more than just the mainstream music/radio. Kanye West’s protege Big Sean is an up and coming artist who I think hasn’t hit...
Dating Game "Rules of Engagement": What Are You...
Now our blog is called Men’s SWAG, but we’d hope that we have a somewhat diverse audience. Because of that, today I’ve got an androgynous post for everyone today. Whether you are a man or woman you should definitely give this a read…now onto the topic at hand…
Everyone has a fear or insecurity, sometime more than just one. They can range from a fear of heights, to...
The True Game of LIFE: Rule 9 “Blood Isn't Always...
Communicating. Talking is single handily the most useful tool in a person’s arsenal. From giving directions, to telling others how you feel, talking and communicating is a necessity. Now there are those people that certain things cannot be said to. We all do it, and we all have them. We as people can only tell certain things to certain people; people we trust. Family is the first and...
February 2011
2 posts
The Dating Game "Rules of Engagement": What Do You...
They say love can make you do crazy things, but sometimes it isn’t love that is at the root of your crazy actions at all. Many times, outside pressures can cause a man to make decisions before he or the woman he is dating/hooking up with/talking to are ready for them. Expectations of the friends and family around you, or just a desire to finally have SOMEONE can make you think you want...
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #8 “Plan B, Sometimes...
Things can get hectic, situations can be tough, sometimes things just may get a little too heated for a person to even contemplate on what is actually happening. When things get too dramatic, hectic, tough, (insert adjective hear), etc.; try to remember this rule and those situations may not be as tough as they once seemed. Always have a Plan B or back-up plan. These can be anything that will...
January 2011
10 posts
The Dating Game "Rules of Engagement": Cross the...
Now just to be clear on what i mean here, this piece is going to be about how you know when your friend of the opposite sex may actually be sending you signals that she actually wants something besides friendship. Now they say that as a whole, men and women are unable to just be friends, that there always must be some impure motive on that part of one person or the other. BUT that isnt always...
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #7 “Little Niche, Big...
Let me begin with the definition of a “niche.”
-Niche: a position particularly suitable for the person occupying it.
In the crazy, busy, hectic chaos we call life, some things can just sink in and getunder a person’s skin. We all have these moments from time to time. Trust me I have many times. For one, it is not attractive to always have the things that don’t...
Rock with Me: "Some dress up, We SWAG up"
So your style says a lot about you in any situation; whether you’re going to dinner on a date, going to play ball, showing up to a party…. etc. But by far one of the most important occasions where your appearance and style is going to be judged, is an occasion where you are required or expected to show up formal. Now mind you, most men hear the word “formal,” and think it...
The Dating Game Rules of Engagement: "Keeping Her...
At some point in every dating situation or relationship, things can start to get stale. You get complacent with each other and start to take each other for granted. The little things that were once SO important to you start to fall by the wayside. In short, we get LAZY. This isn’t good for anyone. Keeping the spice in a relationship is tough because at some point you feel like there is nothing...
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #6 “The Remedy of...
Music; it hels artists and bands alike express their feelings, thoughts and emotions. Can it help the listener also express these things. Well in my case I think it helps tremendously. Listening to right a certain type of music can help a person feel differently depending on the type, genre, artist, etc. This brings me to my next rule: Use music to your advantage to help express thoughts,...
WatchThree weeks! More material is gonna come, watch as we explain the new schedule of our posts, and the last video of all of us together, until we reunite once again.
WatchSex…is it necessary for a relationship to prosper or can two people do without it? See, as we explain our thoughts here at Men’s SWAG
WatchWhat happens when a man is out of the game for awhile and wants to jump back in? Watch, listen, comment and support
WatchOk people. Maybe the mission statement wasn’t quite clear enough, but watch as we go over, quite frankly, the most ridiculous question we have had yet. The subject? Sex and how “one” can get more of it.
WatchDo you think a difference in religion between you and your loved one can lead to a more diverse experience in your view or would it cause tension?
Can religious differences spawn diversity, or cause tension in a relationship? Watch as the co-creators of Men’s SWAG answer to the greatest of our abilities.
December 2010
2 posts
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #5 "Mind over Matter"
Let’s start this post backwards as a twist for once. I’m going to challenge you to basically act as your very own shadow for a day. Note every reaction you have to anything; may it be something someone may say or an event that occurs. Now, did you react based on impulses or think things through to find the best possible decision? My next rule regards this very choice. When in doubt,...
Rock with Me: "Accessory to Killing Competition"
When it comes to fashion and wanting to stand out many people men included, tend to focus on something that is going to make them seen. Aka bright colors, outlandish logos, etc. something thats going to force peoples eyes in your direction. This can often be a fashion mishap leaving you looking a ” hot ass mess”. What people need to realize is that you don’t let your clothes...
November 2010
11 posts
The Dating Game "Rules of Engagement": Enjoy the...
Is it the destination of a journey or the journey itself that is worth all the trouble? That is a question that can be posed in just about every avenue of a person’s life, and dating is no exception. So many guys are in a rush to find that next, girlfriend, hook-up, cutty-buddy, or whatever they are trying to find. After a break up we go on this crazy journey trying to replace that girl or just...
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #4 "Buckle Up"
“Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.” -Isaac Asimov
“They” say life is like a rollercoaster. It has its ups and downs, sometimes it can tend to be slow, and other times it seems you can be flying by without a chance to even take a breath. This brings me to my next rule: Always buckle up.
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Rock with Me: "Where has all the GOOD Music Gone?"
Where has all the good music gone???? This is a question that plagues many listeners when they turn on mtv or bet or anytime we listen to the constant circulation of mainstream music that has infested the airwaves nowadays. Does anybody remember when Kanye West first came on the same and took the music industry by storm with legitimately GOOD music. Despite his obvious arrogance his talent for...
Dating "Rules of Engagement": How to Read Between...
Men and women are wired differently. We always have been and probably always will be. A lot of times this difference in wiring leads to misunderstanding and awkward situations between our genders because women send out signals-both positive and negative-that men often have trouble picking up on. The goal in this piece is to try and clear up some of this so that miscommunication and social...
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #3 "The Show Must Go...
Do most things seem to not go your way sometimes? Are you easily disappointed or
put in situations that ultimately leave you disappointed? Do I sound like one of those infomercials attempting to convince you that my product is just right for you?
Don’t let me get sidetracked. This post is all about how disappointment should be seen as something different than how the norm usually...
Rock with Me: "Threads for Thought"
Nowadays when it comes to life, image is everything. When trying to attract the opposite sex, one of the first things they are going to notice is your appearance, and
how you dress. In job interviews, your appearance says a lot about the employee they are possibly getting. And in all situations really, you want to make sure in short, that you don’t look a “hot ass mess!“ This is...
Anonymous asked: The Quote, "I would like to consider myself an expert on hip hop. Whether or not you believe this claim is dependent on whether or not you are a fool," from the Wale is fucking GENIUS.
I have a completely unrelated question: Say a girl begins to date a guy and is getting to know him...when is it alright to have that first kiss? What does taking that next step imply about...
I have a completely unrelated question: Say a girl begins to date a guy and is getting to know him...when is it alright to have that first kiss? What does taking that next step imply about...
Dating "Rules of Engagement": The Art of the First...
Your hands are sweaty and your heart is in your throat, and it feels as if it’s beating a million times per minute. You’re as nervous as you’ve ever been…and it’s all because you’re on your first date with a new woman. First dates can be nerve-wrecking and almost always serves as a make-or-break moment for any dating situation. You don’t want to come off...
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #2 "The Key is...
“Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by product of other activities.” -Aldous Huxley
Happiness…Happiness? What is Happiness these days? Is it receiving a funny text from someone with a million acronyms and emoticons? Or is it that feeling you get when you have more than 2 people “like” your status on Facebook? Seems...
Rock with Me: "The Nation's Ambassador"
I would like to consider myself an expert on hip hop. Whether or not you believe this claim is dependent on whether or not you are a fool. Recently I’ve somewhat abandoned my consumption of mainstream music and have gone to mixtapes for my
music fix. I will gradually go through mixtapes that I feel are worthy of checking out while making an effort to cover all types and genres. The...
Dating "Rules of Engagement": The Approach
The world of dating and relationships is a scary and complicated place sometimes. The goal here, is to give you some tools to help simplify things, hopefully. The first important rule to know is how to approach a woman in a way that will make it known that you want to talk TO her not AT her. So what does that mean exactly? Well let’s discuss ways you should not approach women on a regular...
October 2010
3 posts
The True Game of LIFE: Rule #1 "First Things...
I sometimes wonder what the world will be like if everyone stopped trying to be what is termed, “normal” or with the “in crowd.” It’s almost as if I find myself lost from normality and grouped in my own category. Which brings me to my first rule for the guys out there; Be Yourself. The easiest of all the rules, this rule can be misinterpreted however. Let me go further into this rule. I’m...
Allow us to Introduce Ourselves...
Hello, and welcome to Men’s SWAG, a blog dedicated to helping each and every man think differently, challenge themselves, and in the end find and cultivate their own SWAG. This idea was brought about by our founders and their many conversations on what it takes to be a successful man in all aspects of life. Throughout our times together, we have come to the realization that swag is not something...
