Three things I know to be true
1. Masculinity isn’t toxic
2. There are a lot of good men in this world
3. I can always be a better man
After three tragic words from a homicide detective changed my life, I found myself standing in front of the mirror morning after morning, shaking my head and saying “something’s gotta change, something’s gotta change.”
It was only when I looked at myself and added “maybe it’s you” that things really started to come together. If you’ve ever found yourself muttering those words, then this book is for you.
From stories of the escalating drug- and danger-fueled adventures of my misguided youth to my personal and professional triumphs and tragedies, I share with you 32 of the most powerful lessons I have learned. I explore the impact that emotion has on human behavior and the importance of allowing men to simply slow down and feel.
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Mike Cameron is a two time TEDx speaker, Canadian author, entrepreneur and Certified Executive Coach. As a sales and leadership authority, Mike has studied the impact that emotion has on human behavior for over 2 decades. After tragedy struck in 2015, Mike sold his award-winning, multi-million dollar business and turned his expertise to teach men to become better leaders.
He is an ultramarathoner who loves running hundred-mile races for 30+ hours through the mountains. His adventures have taken him everywhere from the coastal mountains of Costa Rica, and the geothermal pools of New Zealand to the beautiful Rocky Mountains in his own backyard in Canada.
A gifted storyteller, Mike has a way of weaving education with inspiration, always leaving his audience with tangible takeaways. He has been speaking professionally for over 20 years and has a passion for sharing his message on stage.
He is the founder of Connect’d Men, an organization designed to create a safe space for men to practice emotional fitness. His 2018 CBC Op-Ed “Dear Men” has been shared over 125,000 times. His 2017 Tedx “The way men think of strong is wrong”, urges society to help redefine what it means to be a badass.He is also the co-founder of the Ignore No More Run for Respect, an event designed to raise awareness around gender-based violence and specifically engage men and boys in the conversation.
Cameron is also the founder of Axiom Mortgage, one of Canada’s largest independent brokerage firms, which he sold in December 2019. He has worked with various nonprofits and charities to pave the way for a violence-free future.
His keynotes addressing the importance of emotional fitness have been heard across North America. He has facilitated youth programs for the Edmonton Police Service Diversion First Program. He is passionate about working with youth and supporting the next generation of men in becoming more emotionally connected to themselves and their families and building stronger relationships with those around them.
I’m a cat daddy native to Northern Virgina for 70 years. I love Washington DC.
My hobbies, in no particular order, are walking, cooking, photography and golf. Now I can add writing to the list.
This story came from a dream I had over 30 years ago.
I wrote it so I could dedicate it in memory of my soulmate.