Every man encounters struggles in life that result in making poor choices. Here’s a collection of 30 simple principles for living more wisely, and at the same time, preparing one’s own sons for the challenges of life.

Having a father who failed to provide as a positive role model can be detrimental in more ways than one. Author Byron Yawn offers 30 principles to help fathers and sons alike escape the common mistakes men make that stem from this equally common problem.