- Luke Smith - Tech, lifestyle
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Luke Smith is the main reason I have created this site, following the guides on his website LandChad.net. I discovered him through his YouTube channel and was quite inspired by what he had to say, what he stood for, and his views on life. While of course I do not agree nor follow everything he says or believes, I do align closely with his views on technology, and thus have started this website.
- AFR (American Fighting Revolver) - Daryl Bolke and Bryan Eastridge on revolvers
- I have really dove into revolvers as a modern carry option recently, and a membership at AFR has been a great source of knowledge and 'whys/why nots'.
In the same vain, Hamre Forge grips have been awesome to have on my LCR. Not just for the hook, but I just haven't found a grip that is as natural nor as concealable.
- The Nutnfancy Project - Firearms, lifestyle
- The OG himself. The original gun-tuber. Still realivent today, and all who have come after him owe him respect. They stand on his shoulders. He was preaching things that are standard practice today, that were very uncool in his day, such as weight savings, firepower vs. mobiliy, and being ready because things are getting worse.
- His content may be dated, but he still has great takes on new firearms and tools, and provides great lifestyle content on his Patreon.
- Paul Harrel - Firearms, tactics, life advice
- RIP. Someone who has been there and done that, yet is still humble. Great source of firearm related information.
- Maximilian Moves and K boges - Kettlebell and calisthenic focused fitness
- Great examples of at-home kettlebell workouts for real world fitness.
- Scytoxil - LARP
Christianity
The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis
I thoroughly enjoy C.S. Lewis's interpretations of the Christian faith, and I feel that his Space Trilogy is one of his most under appreciated works. Many familiar with C.S. Lewis, or even unfamiliar, know Mere Christianity, The Great Divorce, and The Screwtape Letters but have never heard of this series.
Redeeming Productivity by Reagan Rose
Reagan Rose has a digital ministry focused on personal productivity through a Christian lens. He numerates on topics such as the morality of AI usage and hustle culture. I have found his book, and ministry as a whole, to be very helpful in ensuring that my daily habits and work glorify God.
Non-fiction
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
I read this book with no prior knowledge of it, expecting 'under the sea' to refer to depth rather than distance. I was unfortunately disappointed, but I still very much enjoyed the book. Captain Nemo's Nautilus must have been fantastic for the imagination of someone in 1870.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
I read this series after getting the Lighting Thief at a Scholastic Book Fair when it was first published. While much shallower than LOTR or The Chronicles of Narnia, they were still very formative for me as a young kid. Looking back, I think the "John Hughes"-ification of media affected the story too much, with the narrative of the main male character being meek and slowing rising up, earning the respect from the stern, something-to-prove female supporting character. Peter Pevensie is a more fitting hero for young men to aspire to imitate.
Feed by M.T. Anderson
I thought about putting The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit on this list, but I personally found the cuts in Peter Jackson's film adaptions to be necessary. Please refrain from grabbing torches and pitchforks.