Adam “Flez” leads our discussion of Book 5: “Polynikes” from Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of The Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield.

• How do we as men relate to the burden of leadership and weigh this responsibility in our professional and personal lives (0:42 - 15:22)
• What does courage look like in everyday life for men today? What personal challenges have required courage from you, even in the face of fear? (15:23 - 21:06)
• What is the opposite of fear, and how do you overcome fear? (21:07 - 30:17)
• How do you balance the tension between love and duty in your own life? Do you feel the tension between personal desires and responsibilities in your relationships? (30:17 - 39:06)

Next week we’ll discuss Book 6: “Dienekes” (pages 243 - 314).

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