Skipping Stones with Seth Roberts

52. Pity The Defeated Man


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What happens when a man who expected to be Superman can’t even land a role as a henchman? His soul weeps.

Men often define themselves by what they contribute, so when that crumbles, they’re left with a deep sense of defeat.

The defeated man takes many forms: the executive battling imposter syndrome, the divorced father losing touch with his children, the worker whose dreams never materialized. Beneath it all lies shared humiliation and a desperate search for relief.

Yet, within failure lies strength. The man who falls and rises again gains resilience and wisdom that only hardship can teach. True success isn’t avoiding failure but having the courage to rebuild something greater.

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Skipping Stones with Seth RobertsBy Seth Roberts