THE BETTER MAN|| TRUTH&TRADITION

We live in a restless, low-grade anxious ridden culture. People are constantly in a state of perpetual worry. The edge of the cliff is littered with people stuck in between.

They are stuck in between career paths, in between relationships, trends, identities, and purposes. People are stagnant and sinking in the quicksand of life. And we buy jnto limiting narratives. The narrative of impossibility paralyzes us.

Its impossible because you're past your prime, too young, its not your time. If we're honest we believe it's impossible to live our best life. And we become lazy.

Think about areas of your life that you know you are capable of changing, and you know this change is required for success.However, you neglect to take action. WHY!?

Because you're lazy. Action is the antidote to impossible laziness. A man must know he is capable, decide the course and place one foot in front of the other. WHERE CAN YOU TAKE ACTION TODAY. AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHERE CAN ACTION BRING YOU TODAY?

We operate out of entitlement. And this weak agency disarms us of our true power. The autonomy to solve problems.

Whether we admit it or not, we've surrendered self-sufficiency for entitled quick fixes. People want the life hack and the short cut. We are too quick to throw our hands in the air when life gets difficult.

Jordan Petterson uses the example of cleaning your room, and asking yourself the question, "What can I do to organize this room?"

This is the same inquiry needed when becoming a valued problem solver. A man must ask himself "What can I do to remedy the issue at hand?"

And then begin to seek out problematic areas and their solutions. In a world where everyone wants the life hack, man that holds the lasting answer is a man of value and esteem. People take notice and choose tofollow a person that has proven they have the capacity to problem solve. Solutions and the value thereof trumps quick fox entitlement everytime.

This is the year of man. While society blindly focuses on external issues, those distractions outside of our control, the man head down, one boot in front of the other is going to adopt a single-minded approach. He will establish a potent routine of discipline.

His mind and actions will be refined, purified and unleashed as an exemplary example. Man will not rely on the new "21 ways to improve your life".
Man will not jump aboard the meaningless resolution wagon.

A richer life is constructed one action at a time. Value is learned through trial and error. Life is going to slap you in the face. This year man will not cower or turn the other cheek expecting life to slap away. But instead boldly embrace the chastened lessons , correct his order, and traverse the pathway of manhood.

Everyday will be recognized as one to gain sovereignty over your life. This autonomy will overpower the fleshly desire of New Year resolutions. This is your year. How will you approach it?

I want to argue there are no right or wrong narratives, only stories that benefit or limit us. these internal dialogues lead us towards a target. Your story provides a perception , this perception then aims and focuses on your "truth". However, you must recognize this is not THE TRUTH, only your truth.

We go through life with a hapless aim at targets and goals. These bring us no fulfillment or satisfaction. That's because we are shooting at someone else's interests, goals, narratives, targets. In order to negate this distorted target, we must first swallow the hard truth. Not everything we know or hold true serves our interest, talents, and goals.

We all go through phases of sluggish dependence. These states make us susceptible to adopt narratives that are already constructed and readily available . However, make sure it is only a phase and not a crutch. What is your narrative? It will determine your target.

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Life is suffering. One could argue stubborn hardships are more prevalent than mountaintop victories. And of course we have the proclivity to run from pain and discomfort.

Surely no sane and reasonable person chooses to shoulder the pressures of disappointment. But what is suffering offered us lessons to become a stronger and more capable man? Setbacks confront us with a problem.


However, instead of feeling attacked, what if we chose the problem to tutor us? Suffering has the ability to make men fortified problem solvers. It Men that are not disposable but deemed with esteem as valuable leaders.

Pain, trials, and tribulations suck, but when embraced and understood, they will ensure you endure and outlast the temporary pain. What problems are you suffering? Your solution or lack of is your destiny.

We live in a coddled culture. Entitlement waits for life to fall into its lap. People forego personal agency in pursuit of external handouts. Society enlarges the problem and shrinks to the shadows.

We teach men to play it safe. However, life isnot safe, and shirking the responsiblity to pursue greatness in exchange for security is a wobbly crutch. There is no lasting reward wothout a daring risk.

The ability to bridge the gap from impossible to possible begins with the courage to leap into the unknown. As our coursge gets bigger the issue dissolves. But if we allow the problem to stare us down, we minimize our potential to thwart the stagnation of fear.

Fear will always bring undue complacency. Rosk is the antidote to standing frozen in unnecessary and agonizing terror. WHAT RISKS ARE YOU TAKING

Society's new trend is to teach people(men) that being vulnerable is strong. My angst with this train of thought is being vulnerable is never strong. The very definition means weakness.

I understand the reasoning behind the idea. However, airing you weakness, your past, your pains, without the intention of fixing them is not strong. If anything it leaves a person more susceptible. Dont be vulnerable, be courageous.

Have the courage to identify areas in your life that need improving. Have the courage to not only address them but to follow through with a plan of action. In order to become a better man , you must practice better living.

Life is not about addressing your weakness. Life is marshaling the power to transition from weakness to strength. HOW ARE YOU BEING COURAGEOUS

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Pawns are at the mercy of the king. The world wr live in is an unrighteous king that amasses its kingdom through the slavery of its servants. These pawns will never participate in the kings rewards, yet their efforts brought the success.Their service is merely that, a disposable service.

Men on the other hand seek to become titans of their own game. These giants remove themselves from the tyranny of conditioned norms. They seek to become titans of their own game. These brave souls seek out better prospects than being manipulated with the hands of higher ups.

life is a game of chess. We are either the pawns at the service of someone elses agenda, or we are kings maneuvering the pawns in our favor. Accept the game and let you actions and speak with shrewd understanding. A man mastering the game will routinely declare check mate.

Life is a game, you can either be the manipulated pawn or be the king directing your life.

The will to retreat inwardly and sit upon your throne of thought is the linchpin to success. When we can reach, breach and tame the insurrection within, we find resolutions.

We secure the solution to the problems depleting our resources. A man controlling his thoughts and swaying those forces launched towards him, is master of his fate.

Many a man will forever be on the external retreat, for he will never set aside time to know himself, his will, his power, and his capacity to be a man.

Your thoughts will direct your life. The question we must all answer sooner or later, "were they actually my thoughts, and if not, then was it actually my life.