The Weekly Field Kit

This is a new feature on the blog where each week I will provide 7 things I think might be of help and interest to men who are doing the quiet work of formation in their life and some tools that can help them do it.

1

Here is a brief and encouraging post called I Want to Finish Well for God’s Glory. No matter where you are in your race, you want to finish strong.

2

Watch this video if you are ambitious but lazy.

3

It’s narcissistic to think that yours is the only generation that is facing the biggest crisis in the history of mankind as this article form Trevin Wax points out.

4

I really enjoyed Wake Up Deadman, the Knives Out mystery. Popcorn Theology does a nice dive into the film on this video.

5

If you are looking for some excellent book recommendations, take a look at Five Books. These are the top 5 recommended books by experts on a variety of different topics.

6

This year, my wife and I are planning a monthly micro-adventure. Although we are adjusting this to meet our current needs, you can find out more about what this is from Alistair Humphries, whom I believe came up with the idea.

7

If you enjoy EDC (Everyday Carry) as much as I do, and finding those perfect EDC tools, this is an excellent site to visit.

From the Commonplace Book: Reading as a Discipline

“Reading takes time. You have to make it a non-negotiable part of the day.

This precious time must be guarded! Some thinkers, as they rise in prominence as a result of their interesting ideas, gradually devote less time to reading and more time to lucrative opportunities.

This is a mistake. They are neglecting one of the core habits that made them so interesting in the first place.

Similar to a gym routine, it must be built right into your schedule and must become an unthinking custom.”

– Rob Henderson