Sup,
This is Alden, the one dude listening. Now, this isn't a TED Talk, so let's just get to it.
This business is my take on mental health and my way of helping others.
One Dude Listening is a cause and movement uniting guys so we can open up about our mental health while looking super awesome at the same time.
. This is mental health for dudes.
. Empowering dudes to stop, listen and help one another.
. Telling dudes all over that whatever they’re going through they’re not alone.
. Wear the shirt on your back and know that we have each other’s back.
. Creating a whole movement for dudes everywhere.
And I hope I can help create an impact.
A Personal Fashion Brand Around Mental Health For Guys
That's what I call my approach to this business as I handle everything alone.
I do have my own beliefs and philosophy behind business and mental health, so perhaps that will be my way of standing out. You will see it in my social media content and articles:
. I do believe guys need to man up at times, and no, I don't think that's toxic masclulinity. Sooner or later, you need to stop being a crybaby.
. This is a business. I am here to make money too. It's an entrepreneurial journey. You won't hear me saying money is evil and that I *only* want to help people. People who say that are fucking liars.
. I personally cringe at and disagree with many mental health initiatives, channels and annoying "gurus" out there. Just because.
. I think drinking is awesome and if you need to escape at times, by all means.
. I think that there are good days and then there are bad days. It's a fact for everyone. You can't be happy permanently and that said, stop drowning yourself in self-help books and social media content thinking that they will cure you.
. Is it ONLY always about depression? And is therapy the only cure? I don't think so.
I lost my father at a young age and that was my ultimate "life is too short" lesson. Life sucks at times, but you still move on anyway. I hope to help others.
Throughout my life, I honestly grew as a man from meeting amazing people in unlikely places. I gained tons of great lessons from partying, talking to girls while drunk and absolutely losing my shit as I lost control of my anger.
This is how real life is. This is how real mental health can be.
So join me in this journey of mine.
See you around,
Alden
The One Dude
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