Primer

Life's Little Rules - Part 1 | The Royal Texan

Primer is a combination of lessons learned, rules to live by, narrative on key moments of history and how that shapes who we are, and more generally, practical advice based on life long experience of going above and beyond, and making the most of the life you have been given. One of the purposes of The Royal Texan is to remind us that the old fashioned ways of conducting oneself is not an antiquated approach to life. Much can be learned from the paths of those who tread them before us.

Unveiling the Ambivert: Navigating the Spectrum of Personality

Personality is a multifaceted aspect of human nature that shapes our thoughts, feelings, and interactions. For a host of personal…

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How Light Shapes Our Sleep and Health in the Modern World

In our fast-paced, technology-driven society, we often overlook a fundamental aspect of our existence: the interplay between light and our…

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The Digital Dilemma: Navigating Screen Time in Early Childhood

A conversation about one of my recent articles turned into a conversation that created a follow-up I felt needed to…

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Eton College Bans Cell Phones for Students

In an era where digital technology pervades nearly every aspect of daily life, some educators, institutions, and parents are reconsidering…

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Proper Vehicle Maintenance: A Key To Saving Money And Avoiding Headaches 

If you're a new (or new to you) car owner, congratulations! There's nothing quite like the pride and freedom of…

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25 Rules for Boys

1. Never Shake A Man’s Hand Sitting Down  Standing to shake someone's hand conveys respect, assertiveness, and a professional demeanor,…

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Mastering the Art of Restful Sleep

I’ve been saying it for a while now and apparently I’m not the only one. For many of us, the…

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8 Signs of Thriving in Today’s World

In a world immersed in the curated narratives of social media where people and companies only show “the best”, where…

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Raising Boys

I had lunch with a couple of my mentors last week when I mentioned I needed to get back into…

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The Lost Art of Driving Stick: A Guide to Manual Transmission Cars

Picture this: you, a winding road, and a trusty manual transmission car. A dynamic duo, if you will. There's nothing…

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To the Class of 2023:

My niece turned 18 last week and is preparing to graduate High School in about six weeks. While the snarky…

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Life’s Little Rules – Part Two 

If 17 life's little rules from a decade ago weren’t enough for you, here are 20 more little rules to…

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Life’s Little Rules – Part One

Rules. Whether we know it or not, we all live by them. Some may simply call them “guidelines”. How we…

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9/11/01 – A Look Back

Where were you on September 11th? With this weekend marking the 10th anniversary of those attacks that question seems to…

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One Percent

One percent. One measly little percent. I know that may not sound like much but what if it were compounded…

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