Young men preparing for adulthood
A Guide for Young Men
The StandardWhat Young Men Need Before the World Teaches Them Wrong
Before the world teaches them wrong, give them a standard.
Carl Wesley Publishing
Before the world teaches them wrong, give them a standard.
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About The Standard
Before the world teaches them wrong, give them a standard.
Young men are growing up in a world full of noise, pressure, confusion, and mixed messages about manhood. In The Standard, educator and mentor Carl Wesley, M.Ed., offers clear, direct, and practical guidance on identity, discipline, accountability, self-respect, emotional strength, decision-making, and leadership.
More than a book of advice, The Standard bridges real life with practical knowledge. Through relatable stories, meaningful lessons, and clear standards, this book helps young men connect everyday experiences to the character, wisdom, and discipline needed to grow.
Written with the young man in mind, the lessons in this book are valuable for anyone seeking growth, direction, and accountability. Parents, educators, mentors, coaches, and youth leaders can use The Standard as a powerful conversation starter and a blueprint for building stronger young men.
This book was created to enrich growth, strengthen character, and help young men understand who they are before the world tries to define them.
Who This Book Is For
Built for young men and those who guide them.
Parents raising sons with direction
Educators working with boys who need structure
Coaches and mentors shaping character
Youth leaders building stronger futures
What Young Men Will Learn
Standards that hold up in real life.
Identity before image
Discipline before attention
Emotional control before reaction
Responsibility before excuses
Purpose before popularity
Leadership before status
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The print, PDF, coloring book, and audiobook editions carry practical lessons for young men, parents, educators, mentors, coaches, and youth leaders.
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PDF Download
$9.99
A clean digital edition for reading, studying, and revisiting the lessons.
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- Readable on phone, tablet, or computer
- Reflection sections included
Hardcover Book
$24.99
A premium hardcover edition for readers, families, schools, programs, and mentoring spaces.
- Premium hardcover edition
- Built for study and discussion
- Ideal for gifts and programs
Paperback Book
$19.99
A readable paperback edition for students, families, mentoring groups, and everyday study.
- Paperback print edition
- Built for reading and discussion
- Accessible option for individual readers and groups
Coloring Book
$12.99
A companion coloring book designed to reinforce the message with reflection, creativity, and conversation.
- Creative companion product
- Great for youth programs and families
- Supports reflection through visual engagement
The Standard Audiobook
$14.99
Listen to The Standard: What Young Men Need Before the World Teaches Them Wrong by Carl Wesley, M.Ed.
- Identity, discipline, emotional control, and education
- Relationships, leadership, faith, and purpose
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Is this book only for young men?
The book was written with the young man in mind, while remaining valuable for parents, educators, mentors, coaches, and youth leaders.
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