Comments for Growing Balls http://growingballs.com/blog Growing Balls: Personal Power for Young Men is a concise self-help book focusing on the serious subject of helping young men to avoid the pitfalls of premature marriage and fatherhood Tue, 19 May 2009 04:31:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Reviews of Growing Balls by Webmaster http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-66 Webmaster Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:57:05 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-66 I wonder, too. People who throw religious references like the above, thinking that the bible-speak is message-clarifying enough for anyone to get are clearly expressing some passion, which I appreciate, but out of touch with how others not of their tribe communicate. Meanwhile, Mike, I'm glad to read that this site has sparked your interest enough to maybe have you click on the link here to get yourself a copy. I'd love to read your comments. And Gatsby, it's more gratifying than you may know to read a posting like yours. I wonder, too. People who throw religious references like the above, thinking that the bible-speak is message-clarifying enough for anyone to get are clearly expressing some passion, which I appreciate, but out of touch with how others not of their tribe communicate.

Meanwhile, Mike, I’m glad to read that this site has sparked your interest enough to maybe have you click on the link here to get yourself a copy. I’d love to read your comments.

And Gatsby, it’s more gratifying than you may know to read a posting like yours.

]]> Comment on Reviews of Growing Balls by MikeUpton http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-65 MikeUpton Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:41:51 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-65 Seriously I wonder who is posting that thing. Think it might be a bot or script of some kind? Anyways, now I know about the Growing Balls book, and I might have a read myself :) Seriously I wonder who is posting that thing. Think it might be a bot or script of some kind? Anyways, now I know about the Growing Balls book, and I might have a read myself :)

]]> Comment on Reviews of Growing Balls by Gatsby http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-64 Gatsby Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:11:36 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-64 I just want to say that I loved your book. It really helped me. Growing Balls is a must read. Thanks for writing such a great book. I just want to say that I loved your book. It really helped me. Growing Balls is a must read. Thanks for writing such a great book.

]]> Comment on Reviews of Growing Balls by MikeUpton http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-63 MikeUpton Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:09:38 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-63 I'm a member of the above forum. I think someone was just calling your attention to the fact your website was mentioned in that thread. The post was simply a copy paste from the mention given of your thoughts. The scripture referenced was part of his signature, so it looks like a sloppy job copy/pasting. The thread is about "Nice Guys", etc. and problems people have dating. You're more than welcome to join in the conversation if you have the time and care to. Thanks, Mike I’m a member of the above forum. I think someone was just calling your attention to the fact your website was mentioned in that thread.

The post was simply a copy paste from the mention given of your thoughts. The scripture referenced was part of his signature, so it looks like a sloppy job copy/pasting.

The thread is about “Nice Guys”, etc. and problems people have dating. You’re more than welcome to join in the conversation if you have the time and care to.

Thanks,
Mike

]]> Comment on Reviews of Growing Balls by Nice Guys - Page 9 - LDS Mormon Forums http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-62 Nice Guys - Page 9 - LDS Mormon Forums Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:14:01 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-62 [...] Originally Posted by Gatsby I'm so very sorry, but I have to post this: "To say that women love jerks is a whiny excuse Nice Guys use to explain why they're not getting laid." "...boring Nice Guys who obey all the rules" and get walked on by (non-worthwhile) women." Said by David N. Hafter in his book. Growing Balls Blog Archive Reviews of Growing Balls Someone from this site posted a comment on Mr.Hafter's site quoting these exact words. I didn't mean to offend anyone, didn't think that anyone was going to take it too personally--it's a forum. __________________ And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens. Enos 1:4 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 [...] [...] Originally Posted by Gatsby I’m so very sorry, but I have to post this: "To say that women love jerks is a whiny excuse Nice Guys use to explain why they’re not getting laid." "…boring Nice Guys who obey all the rules" and get walked on by (non-worthwhile) women." Said by David N. Hafter in his book. Growing Balls Blog Archive Reviews of Growing Balls Someone from this site posted a comment on Mr.Hafter’s site quoting these exact words. I didn’t mean to offend anyone, didn’t think that anyone was going to take it too personally–it’s a forum. __________________ And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens. Enos 1:4 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 [...]

]]> Comment on Reviews of Growing Balls by Webmaster http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-61 Webmaster Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:49:20 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-61 As for the previous comment, no offense taken as I am not exactly sure what you are trying to say here. I would like to reply substantively but don\'t know what to respond to in that the biblical references you make can be interpreted in many ways; it would make for better sharing of opinions and conversation in general if you would give a clear statement about your concerns regarding the quotes you took from the book. I would be happy to discuss them with you. I can say that this is a book best read cover to cover; those who cherry-pick their way through it tend to find statements that can appear insensitive or sound offensive taken out of context -- and for some, admittedly, offense will be taken in context, as well. Anyway, quoting scripture without *your *intended context is not enough to get me to understand your issues with the text of Growing Balls. As for the previous comment, no offense taken as I am not exactly sure what you are trying to say here. I would like to reply substantively but don\’t know what to respond to in that the biblical references you make can be interpreted in many ways; it would make for better sharing of opinions and conversation in general if you would give a clear statement about your concerns regarding the quotes you took from the book. I would be happy to discuss them with you.

I can say that this is a book best read cover to cover; those who cherry-pick their way through it tend to find statements that can appear insensitive or sound offensive taken out of context — and for some, admittedly, offense will be taken in context, as well. Anyway, quoting scripture without *your *intended context is not enough to get me to understand your issues with the text of Growing Balls.

]]> Comment on Chapter 10: Worthwhile Women by ce eshelman http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=15#comment-60 ce eshelman Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:07:03 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=15#comment-60 Hello David, It has been a long time since I took a look at your website for Growing Balls. It is still wonderful. I was just reacquainting myself with the content of this chapter "Worthwhile Women." As you might remember, I pitched a fit when I first read it a couple of years ago, because a part of me really doesn't like the black and white of "worthwhile" vs. "worthless" women. Still, as I re-read the content I am coming over to the dark side (just kidding). I am seeing more clearly from the young men's eyes I have in my teen groups and realize how important it is for them to get some plain talk about real things. I wish Growing Balls were a movie or fast paced video game, instead of a book with words on paper that have to be laboriously sounded out by kids who do not find that medium stimulating. Can you get on that for me? I need help with all these lost, clueless boys. There aren't that many intelligent male voices in their lives...but you already know that, don't you? Visit my website sometime: www.ceeshelman.com Thanks for this book. Ce Hello David,

It has been a long time since I took a look at your website for Growing Balls. It is still wonderful. I was just reacquainting myself with the content of this chapter “Worthwhile Women.” As you might remember, I pitched a fit when I first read it a couple of years ago, because a part of me really doesn’t like the black and white of “worthwhile” vs. “worthless” women. Still, as I re-read the content I am coming over to the dark side (just kidding). I am seeing more clearly from the young men’s eyes I have in my teen groups and realize how important it is for them to get some plain talk about real things. I wish Growing Balls were a movie or fast paced video game, instead of a book with words on paper that have to be laboriously sounded out by kids who do not find that medium stimulating. Can you get on that for me? I need help with all these lost, clueless boys. There aren’t that many intelligent male voices in their lives…but you already know that, don’t you?

Visit my website sometime: http://www.ceeshelman.com
Thanks for this book.
Ce

]]> Comment on Reviews of Growing Balls by Nice Guys - Page 8 - LDS Mormon Forums http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-59 Nice Guys - Page 8 - LDS Mormon Forums Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:45:03 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-59 [...] This words aren't meant to offend. Please excuse me. I'm so very sorry, but I have to post this: "To say that women love jerks is a whiny excuse Nice Guys use to explain why they're not getting laid." "...boring Nice Guys who obey all the rules" and get walked on by (non-worthwhile) women." Said by David N. Hafter in his book. Growing Balls Blog Archive Reviews of Growing Balls __________________ And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens. Enos 1:4 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 [...] [...] This words aren’t meant to offend. Please excuse me. I’m so very sorry, but I have to post this: "To say that women love jerks is a whiny excuse Nice Guys use to explain why they’re not getting laid." "…boring Nice Guys who obey all the rules" and get walked on by (non-worthwhile) women." Said by David N. Hafter in his book. Growing Balls Blog Archive Reviews of Growing Balls __________________ And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens. Enos 1:4 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 [...]

]]> Comment on Reviews of Growing Balls by Webmaster http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-56 Webmaster Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:13:22 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-56 Hi Mr. Open, Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment. Many have visited but you are the first to leave a comment... Dave Hi Mr. Open,

Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment. Many have visited but you are the first to leave a comment…

Dave

]]> Comment on Reviews of Growing Balls by mr.Open http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-55 mr.Open Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:49:36 +0000 http://growingballs.com/blog/?p=43#comment-55 <strong>mr.Open...</strong> You a right. Thank you.... mr.Open…

You a right. Thank you….

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