This week, the guys discuss “The Sexual Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes.

Intro and chapter reading recap (1:01 - 3:54)

“The Sexual Mask” discussion (3:55 - 50:47)

• What was your viewpoint of Neil Strauss’ story? How did you perceive him and the purpose that his book set out to accomplish? (3:55 - 21:25)
• How have we been a sounding board with each other to talk about our struggles with the sexual mask? How have our relationships helped heal both ourselves and others?  (21:26 - 41:54)
• What are some freedoms we have experienced from removing the sexual mask? (41:55 - 50:47)

Next week’s reading: “The Aggressive Mask”: pages 109 - 130

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This week, the guys discuss “The Material Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes.

Intro (0:58  - 3:38)

Chapter reading recap (3:39 - 8:58)

“The Material Mask” discussion (8:59 - 1:01:07)

• On a scale of 1-10, how much do you think about money? Why do you think you put that much thought into it? Do you think about it too much, or the right amount? (8:59 - 26:17)
• Have you ever had a time in your life where you had no money or felt very desperate financially? (26:18 - 54:56)
• How can we cultivate an attitude of gratitude rather than being ungrateful for what we don’t have and constantly comparing our financial situation with the next man? (54:57 - 1:01:07)

Next week’s reading: “The Sexual Mask”: pages 83 - 107

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Welcome back to the Books Brothers Podcast! This week, the guys discuss “The Athlete Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes.

Intro and recap of the chapter (1:06  - 7:49)

“The Athlete Mask” discussion (7:50 - 49:40)

• How did sports shape you growing up, either positive or negative? Was there ever such a thing in your mind that it was possible to be TOO dedicated to sports? (7:50 - 39:23)
• How healthy of a relationship do you feel you have now with the athlete mask? (39:23 - 45:03)
• Do you have friends where the entire relationship is based solely on sports and you don’t know anything else about them? (45:03 - 49:40)

Next week’s reading: “The Material Mask”: pages 61 - 82

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Welcome back to the Books Brothers Podcast! This week, the guys discuss the Preface, Introduction, and “The Stoic Mask” chapters from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes.

1. Recap of the chapters (3:03 - 8:23)
2. “Preface” discussion (8:24 - 27:34)

• The guys discuss scenarios they heard the term “Be a man” growing up (and today) and how that phrase influenced how they viewed (and still view) what manhood means. (8:24 - 12:54)
• The guys share what unhelpful portrayals of manhood they’ve had to unlearn as they’ve gotten older and the benefits they’ve experienced from unlearning them. (12:55 - 27:34)

3. “Introduction” discussion (27:35 - 43:52)

• What depictions of stereotypical “real man” do the guys identify with, and are there any they’d add to the author’s list?

4. “The Stoic Mask” discussion (44:40 - 1:08:14)

• Why are men afraid of being vulnerable and opening themselves up to other men? (44:40 - 55:40)
• What are some faulty assumptions that are built on fears that make us afraid of addressing? Why do we as men believe those fears? (55:40 - 1:08:05)

Next week’s reading: “The Athlete Mask”: pages 41 - 60

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Welcome to the Books Brothers Podcast! In this pilot introductory episode, long-time friends and fraternity brothers Adam (“Stehlin”), Adam (“Flez”), Garrett, Matt, Robb, and Thomas share the inspiration behind their book club, why they decided to record and share it as a podcast, and how you can join alongside them as they read, reflect, and connect to become better men.

Next week, we’ll dive into our first book, The Mask of Masculinity: “How men can embrace vulnerability, create strong relationships, and live their fullest lives” by Lewis Howes. We’ll discuss the following chapters:

1. Preface
2. Introduction
3. The Stoic Mask

You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here.

You can also borrow it at your local library. Don’t have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here.

Connect with us at [email protected]. We’ll see you next week!