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Turns out, my main source of inspiration for many articles is a pint-sized, 10-year-old dude (my son) who thinks he's got all the answers, forcing me into a constant state of fact-checking.

Through that fact-checking chaos, we turn his “dad, did you know…” moments into bite-sized wisdom you can actually use, or at least laugh at over a beer.

the 5 best places to hike in Kentucky.

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Kentucky’s calling, and no, it’s not your buddy asking if you’re watching the game on Saturday. Before you sink any deeper into the couch, check out where a couple of local guys say you actually need to stretch your legs this fall.

bald and buzzworthy…go ahead and shave it

Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read

Dudes, if your hairline’s retreating faster than a March Madness upset, this one’s for you. Before you drop another twenty at the barber, see how this Kentucky Dude turned baldness into a budget win, and a surprisingly shiny source of pride.

Pointing fingers is a form of giving your control away. The second you start blaming someone else, you’ve outsourced your ability to act. It might feel justified, even righteous, but you’ve just handed your life to someone else’s hands.

Here’s the Move: Stop looking for who “messed it up.” Start asking what you can do right now. Take ownership of the outcome, not because it’s easy, but because it’s how you reclaim your leverage. Own the problem, and you own the path forward.

Why Bother: Because life doesn’t wait for perfection, excuses, or the right circumstances. Every time you accept responsibility for what’s in your lane, you build momentum. Momentum to make choices that work for you, not the chaos around you. Momentum to create freedom, freedom from relying on others to fix things, freedom to steer your own course.

Responsibility isn’t glamorous. It doesn’t get likes, followers, or applause. But it’s quiet power. It’s the kind of dominance that doesn’t need to shout to be felt.

So start now. Even with tiny wins. Because every time you accept responsibility, you reclaim control. You stop being a passenger in your own life and start driving.

why deer season feels like Christmas to grown dudes

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

For Kentucky dudes, deer season isn’t just a hobby, it’s holy season in camouflage. Before you grab your rifle and head for the woods, take a minute to remember why this weekend feels more like Christmas morning than any holiday on the calendar.

why THC and brownies just make sense

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Some pairings are just destiny. Bourbon and porches. Beer and pizza. And, well, this one. Before you judge, take a bite (or a read) and see why brownies and a certain mellow ingredient have been a perfect match for decades.

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