This has nothing to do with Colon Kaepernick

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Instead, I'd like to talk about knowing when to sit out of the Reindeer Games.

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As men, we have an innate desire to compete, to be in the mix, and to simply lead things. For myself yesterday highlighted this, around 4th of July I'm expected to lead the party, get crazy with Patriotic Fire Water, and ultimately be the guy making sure everyone else is at that same operating level.

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This year I didn't; this year I enjoyed the day with my family and let others go to town on Beer Pong, rocking out to the music, launching fireworks, and getting loud and crazy.

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I had nothing to prove, even though I was asked to join I didn't want to. I knew I had a Morning Brew to run the next day and it was hot as fuck, so I didn't want to have my body absorbing alcohol just so I could feel like shit today.

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You need to know, you don't have to be "that guy" at the party, even if it's the role you've filled for years. For those unable to expand on this yourself, what I'm saying applies beyond the realm of house parties; your job, family day to day living, your hobbies - there's a time to push to the brink and make sure you're leading the charge and there's a time to sit back and let others run the show while you take a knee.

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So long as you aren't pouting about it, this does not compromise your ability to lead and thus your wife will not be wondering what's wrong with you. Make sure you aren't forcing yourself to be "that guy" lest you burn out and become the guy who "used to" be able to hang.

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Intentional breaks and breakdowns are not the same.

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PS: Things have changed both layout and content wise, I look forward to getting involved with this group again. A lot of solid work is happening inside these walls.