Gentleman's Purpose - March 2021 by Gentleman's Purpose

Spring Training Essentials 2021, Pg.52

Everybody

Likes Sex, Pg. 18

Onward Soldier, Pg.10

Texas Style Mentoring, Pg.65 The South Florida Music Scene, Pg. 48

MARCH 2021

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What’s Ins SEX Onward Soldier, Page 10

Everybody Likes Sex 18

Spring Style. Page 24

The Art of Business, Page 32

Cafe’ Frankie’s Boynton Beach, Page 38

Build Your Library, Page 40

side The South Florida Music Scene,Page 48

Spring Traininig Essentials 2021,Page 52

Texas Style Mentoring, Page 65

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Onward Soldier Written by Justin Gaynor

There is a Mission. There is a Goal. Gentleman’s Purpose reminds men that there is a mission. There is a goal. We do a lot of things in our lives. We have a lot of activities and business. It doesn’t look like things are going to slow down in themselves. However, there is a specific purpose for each man and everything else is ancillary. Helping men explore their passions and identify their primary purpose is paramount. Then it’s a matter of understanding where your primary purpose fits within the larger picture and how all of those ancillary things are to fall in line, in proper order. 10

Endurance, Faithfulness It sounds really easy, but it actually requires a lot of endurance and the development of faithfulness. Gentlemen, you have a lot of things competing for your love, your time, your attention, your affections, your financial resources, and so forth. Our tendency to get caught up in the urgent and miss out on the important is something we have to constantly be aware of, and resist. The honey-do list will always be there, until she’s not, and that just reveals that she wasn’t a woman that was concerned about you fulfilling God’s purpose for you, and that is not love. Of course, you want to love your woman well and that includes, for many, the love language of ‘acts of service’. Therein is the art of being a gentleman, fulfilling your purpose while keeping your balance in everything. This will require endurance and faithfulness. Love as the Highest Calling As gentlemen...manners, proper etiquette, wisdom and whatnot must all be developed, but at the end of the day genuine love is the highest calling. To develop love that issues from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith is vital to your success. We do not arrive at a place of experiencing and being a source of genuine love by accident. It comes as we seek the mercy and grace of God in our daily lives, reflecting on what it means to love genuinely. There is a book that you might find helpful. A couple of minister friends of mine claim it is one of the most effective resources they have come across. It deals specifically with developing our capacity for receiving love and our ability to love genuinely. The book is called “Agape Road: Journey to Intimacy with the Father” and it is written by Bob Mumford. 11

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Relationships

SEX 17

Everyone Likes Sex Written by Justin Gaynor

One of the most beautiful things about being a man...is women. Women are absolutely amazing. Created to be a helpmeet for the primordial human and delightful in all their ways. Women simply make men better. It isn’t just the fact that it’s not good for us to be alone. Women are delightful because they offer this relationship that is reciprocal, but not identical. They are the Yen to our Yang as they say. God took something good from us, multiplied it in it’s goodness and gave her back to us as a gift. ...And man’s response? WHOOAAA MAN!!! Certainly one of the things we men most enjoy about women is sex. There are the obvious practical benefits, such as the survival of the human race through procreation. It is so much more than that though. Sex offers an opportunity for a level of spiritual, emotional, and physical intimacy that is absolutely unmatched by any other activity that occurs between a man and a woman. Sex is quite literally the pinnacle of human interaction. The ancient Hebrews learned a prayer that their decendants recite three times daily to this day. It’s called the Shema... “Shema Y’Israel, Adonai Elohanu, Adonai Echad...which translates “Hear O Israel, The LORD is God, The LORD is One.” This oneness, this reuniting of the male and the female in such a way that they maintain their 18

uniqueness and yet the two become one flesh. It is one of the single most profound mysteries of creation. There are a lot of things that have happened since that primordial man and woman came together and the LORD gave her a child. The beauty and wonder of this divine expression of the relationship between Creator and creation has been distorted and there have been heinous acts committed due to corruptions like adultery, beastiality...(yes, after the fall of man...people started doing some really crazy things...God wouldn’t have issued a law against it if they had not done it). On this side of the cross though gentlemen, there is a divine power called grace that has been unleashed and it is setting things right in the midst of us. This grace should be sought after, received, cooperated with, and thoroughly enjoyed. Sex really is such an amazing thing. It offers a multitude of benefits to our health and well-being when enjoyed in the context of a mutually beneficial, committed relationship. The connections that are made, the soul ties that are established that help us to build one another up in ways beyond our comprehension, it is all divinely mystical and ordained by the Creator. Thank God for sex.

Style

SPRING STYLE Written by Justin Gaynor

Here in South Florida, we don’t have much of a winter season. That means that our scarfs, beanies, and coats get extremely limited use, not to mention the style benefits of layering. So here in March we are really already looking to see what the 2021 Spring Collection is going to be bringing to our wardrobe. Some of my favorites that have been seen consistently on the runways are the slim tie, notably focused on by Prada. There are the classic bermuda shorts and of course my favorites, Hawaiian shirts and broad brimmed hats like my beloved Panama hat. Favorite shopping destinations for me will continue to be Tommy Bahama, a little hat shop near Mallory Square in Key West where they hand make some of the best Panama hats in the world...and of course my favorite vintage shop here in Lake Worth Beach, Stitches and Rust. Other items that the spring lineup has on offer are large trenchcoats and baggy suits reminiscent of the zootsuits of the roaring ‘20s. Now, I’m a Florida native, so sandals, especially a quality pair of Rainbow Sandals, goes with everything...and it seems that reality is going to be catchin’ on this spring as well, so I am one happy gentleman. ref: Shilpaahuja 24

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Business

The Art of Business Written by Justin Gaynor

Business is an ancient art form and as you know, Gentleman’s Purpose is all about building up and equipping men to fulfill their purpose while keeping their balance in all things. We recently completed offering a 4-week class on the basics of building a business. General Media Consulting Company (parent company of Gentleman’s Purpose) partnered with Common Ground Community Development to offer the class to anyone who wanted to participate. The first session of the class looked at the value of writing a formal business plan. We explored what a modern business plan may incude in its content and how each section is helpful in unifying a team around a common mission and vision. Next, we took a deep dive into effective networking and building social capital. The conversation started with a four part framework for understand networking dynamics. Then we walked through several very practical tips to help attendees build and maintain their networks more effectively. In the third session, we talked about marketing and how to spend marketing dollars wisely. The course covered topics such as developing and clarifying the message, sales funnels, and the value of email campaigns in nurturing relationships. Finally, we finished up the course exploring the various aspects of the business cycle and what it takes to grow a business. 32

Dining

Rustico Italiano CAFE’ FRANKIE’S Written by Justin Gaynor

Written by Justin Gaynor

In Downtown Lake Worth Beach there are a lot of great The first timeNot I wasonly introduced Cafe’ Frankie’s, my friend Calleybut restaurants. on thetomain street, Lake Avenue, andpeppered I were just looking for something to do as we we were On first one getting also throughout the surrounding area. of to walks know each other. She to toldpass me about Frankie’s and seemed pretty my I happened Rustico Italiano. A small Italian stokedthat aboutreminded it. I was notme disappointed. had a restaurant large pie withthat an I eatery a lot of anWe Italian assortment of fresh toppings andago. I was So, hooked. This was a big deal worked at as a server years I figured I would givefor it a me since Dean Anthony’s had been my go to for years. try. So,classic when John Brewer of The Socially Distanced Supper The Italian style of the restaurant and the Club curbagreed to meet with mequite so we lovely. could dream together a little aboutlike making a appeal was It felt very authentic, a place positive impact on local commerce,orFrankie’s the place. John was that I would enjoy in Florence Rome. was When I entered the already wellthere knownwere by theonly owner In mythere. experience theasked food if restaurant, a and fewstaff. patrons I was is consistently delicious. I had the grilled salmon wrap andseated John went I had a reservation. I did not. The server promptly me. forinterior a tasty salad topped with tender steak. The of the restaurant was very cozy. It is a rather small place, but very comfortable and classy. Everything The atmosphere that of athe small Italian family comfortable appeared to beis clean, service teamdiner. were Itallis wearing and the kindwere of place where everybody knows your name...especially if masks and dressed in the traditional black slacks, black you’ve beenblack there ashoes. couple times. Pastor Joe Trapani, after tasting a pie shirts, and from Frankie’s that I brought to one of our family movie nights at Freedom Church of thegood Palm Beaches, hasfood beenwas requesting pizzaI started from The service was very and the as well. Frankie’s evergarden since. He’s an old school Italian so histhe thumbs up sealed with a fresh salad and for my entree Lobster the deal for me...atFrankie’s is atender great place fordelicious. pizza in Boynton Beach! Ravioli special $35 was and The house Pinot Noir was a perfect partner. When another server As far as by the my conversation between John andtray, I, well, I am amazed at my stopped table with the dessert I couldn’t resist the work the guy is putting in lovely to benefit the restaurant industry in sweet tooth. There was a confection that really here finished Palm Beach myself, restauranteurs the meal offcounty. nicely.John, All in all, itand waslocal a great meal atare a looking forward to restaurant seeing a greatthat recovery from distressing wonderful would bea very great for any 2020. occasion. 38

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Books

Recommended Additions To

o Your Library For March 2021 What is the SIE? Picking up the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) Exam Prep book is more than a good addition to your library for March of 2021. This is a fairly new exam offered by FINRA. One of nations governing institutions entrusted with the oversight of a large part of what goes on in the American financial system. The reality is that every gentleman ought to be able to speak intelligently on the subject of finance, investment, and industry governance. These types of conversation are commonplace in most networking circles. The health and reliability of the American financial system is essential to the flourishing of the domestic and international markets. You can purchase this book for around $20, study, pay $60 to take a test, and you will have a certification that has the potential to open a lot of doors for you in the financial industry for 4 years. You will have proven your financial accumen, and this is one of the only certification tests FINRA offers that doesn’t require a financial firm to sponsor you. Being proactive, in most cases, speaks positively to the character of a gentleman.

Agape Road This book first came to my attention when some friends of mine and I drove to a house church in Jupiter, FL. There were two Gospel ministers co-laboring there and they mentioned that this was one of the most effective resources for Christian discipleship they have ever come across. Over the years I have come to love and hate this book. The conviction and discipline that the Holy Spirit brought into my life, specifically regarding the focal areas of this book, has been unmistakable. I know that only a fool hates discipline, but there were times when it seemed so unrelenting, that I was ready to curse the day it’s title was ever mentioned. The reality is though, a person as sinful and self-centered as I was does not learn how to genuinely love God and love people without a lot of this kind of discipline. It truly has been the journey of a lifetime. Learning to allow and embrace Jesus in His leading us to the Father is challenging, difficult, powerful, and transformative. There may be times where you may end up feeling like I did, plant the seed anyway...there will be a harvest of righteousness if you allow the discipline to train you.

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