Matt and Jay discuss the Age of Entitlement, the dangers of being a "victim," the power of choosing pain, and how to succeed in an era of increasing failure.

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Intro: What Is Entitlement?

New Buzzfeed article: “Millennials Are Sharing The Things They Wish Older Generations Understood, and It's Kind Of Heartbreaking”Some quotes:“I can’t have kids, buy a house, and go on vacation even with my $100k+ salary. At least, not if I want to have money saved for emergencies."Sure you can, you just need to be smarter with your money"That the American economy is ...unbelievably slanted against younger generations. Because those with power and money exerted their influence to gain more power and money. So now all the resources have been sucked up to the top, and young people are left fighting over table scraps."Okay, you obviously know shit about money"Just because we're more aware of our mental health and allow ourselves to feel what we want to feel, it doesn't make us weak or 'snowflakes.' If anything, it makes us better at coping"Theoretically yes, but in practice just because you know you’re upset doesn’t make you any less of a whiny little bitch"Dad: 'Just go in and ask for a job and keep going every day until they give you one.' Me: 'They just tell you to submit a resume online and never respond.'"It’s just like dating online vs in person: If you go on Match.com and send a message to the hottest girl, don’t expect a response. She’s literally getting hundreds of messages per day. If you talk to her in person you’ll have a much better chance."I feel damn resentful when older folks tell me I should stay home with my kids. Like, yeah I’d love to if we could afford it, which we can’t. They act like it’s a choice to go back to work, when for a lot of moms, it’s not a choice."If you structure your life correctly, yes you can stay home with kids. Especially now with Zoom and online work options.And finally, the ultimate statement of entitlement:"There was hope in your time. You felt like you could change the world. Nowadays, our economy is fucked, our environment is fucked, our privacy is gone, our governments are pitting us against one another, and the planet is going to kill us off within the next century regardless of what we do about it. So don't look down on us as 'weak' or call us 'entitled' if we're a little pissed off and/or depressed about it, okay?"

Entitlement Definition

Merriam Webster: 1: a right to benefits specified especially by law or contract2: a government program providing benefits to members of a specified groupalso : funds supporting or distributed by such a program3: belief that one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges

Are You a “Victim”?

Are you being “Mistreated” in life? Take this quiz!

Are you:Black? Hispanic? Asian? White? Mixed ethnicity?Are you “mistreated” by others in any way because of your race? Gay? Lesbian? Bi? Queer? Unsure?Are you “mistreated” because of your sexuality?Female? Male? Trans? Non-Binary?Are you “mistreated” because of your gender?Lower income? Poor? Very poor?Have you been “mistreated” when it comes to wealth?Disabled in some way?Physical conditions like Epilepsy, Diabetes or arthritis? Temporary (or permanently) injured? Partially (or totally) blind? Missing limbs?Mental health issues?Oh t

One Second After (2009) by William Forstchen

New York Times best selling author William R. Forstchen has written a novel about a terrifyingly real threat...a story in which one man struggles to save his family and his small North Carolina town after losing a war that will send America back to the Dark Ages...A war based upon a weapon, an Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) device, a weapon that may already be in the hands of our enemies.

Months before publication, One Second After had already been cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read, a book already being discussed in the corridors of the Pentagon as a truly realistic look at a weapon and its awesome power to destroy the entire United States, literally within one second. It is a weapon that the Wall Street Journal warns could shatter America. In the tradition of On the Beach, Fail Safe and Testament, this book, set in a typical American town, is a dire warning of what might be our future...and our end.

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"One Second After" Show Notes

What this book is about:At 4:50 p.m. EST on the second Tuesday of May, the phone lines in Black Rock, North Carolina suddenly go dead, along with all the electrical appliances. Within hours it becomes clear that this is no ordinary blackout. Every modern electrical device in the country is destroyed by what John Matherson is beginning to suspect is an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack on the United States.What Forstchen sets out to do / Purpose of the bookDescribe an important potential failure in our nation's infrastructure planning, and tell it in a story format - this book is interwoven with warnings of , “if only we would have planned for this before…”What challenges/problems does One Second After attempt to solve?To describe what the complete collapse of society would look like. Getting thrown back 150 years in a matter of a couple days. Creating a new society while still maintaining what the history of the USA was. The problems that our current society has that are masked with drugs/technology/ etc are all laid out bare.The intended audience of the book / Who will benefit mostAnyone who doesn’t know about EMPAnyone who have no idea how vulnerable ALL our systems are in 2021Anyone who loves post-apocalyptic storiesPreppers (basically porn for them)Who probably WON’T like “One Second After”People who can't stomach Game of ThronesPeople with hardcore existential angstPeople who are addicted to their technology (FB, Instagram, iPhone addicts, etc)How does this book specifically benefit Men? When society ultimately falls apart, it’s going to be up to the men to lead their families and communities. Now is the time to start learning how to do that.Is this book Easy, Average or Difficult to read? / How long is it?Easy to read, almost true to life what could really happenPrint: 351 pagesAudio: 13 hrs and 17 minsWhat are the overall book reviews? Is the book well-known? Popular? Significant?Very well known12,534 ratings -- 4.6 StarsBest Sellers Rank: #9,814 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)#84 in Technothrillers (Kindle Store)#97 in Technothrillers (Books)#164 in Dystopian Science Fiction (Kindle Store)Audible 4.5 24,269 ratingsMovie Adaptation - Not yet but it would make a great one!Short Bio of William ForstchenWilliam R. Forstchen (born October 11, 1950) is an American historian and author. A Professor of History and Faculty Fellow at Montreat College, in Montreat, North Carolina, he received his doctorate from Purdue University.He has published numerous popular novels and no

Matt interviews Jay about his recent Ironman triathlon, the history of this iconic race, why Ironman athletes choose to suffer, plus Jay's successes, failures, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own life!

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Intro: What is Ironman?

By most standards, Ironman is considered THE most difficult triathlon race in the worldAthletes must complete a 2.4 Mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run  performed back-to-back with no breaks in under 17 hours.The race was conceived in Oahu, Hawaii in 1978 by a handful of military and special forces badasses who wanted to figure out what kind of athlete was the fittest: Swimmers, runners or bikers.US Navy Commander John Collins suggested that the debate should be settled through a race combining the three existing long-distance competitions already on the island: the Waikiki Roughwater Swim (2.4 mi), the Around-Oahu Bike Race (115 mi; originally a two-day event) and the Honolulu Marathon (26.2mi).After shortening the bike by three miles and setting up the final course, Collins famously said, "Whoever finishes first, we'll call him the Ironman."Each of the 15 racers had their own support crew to supply water, food and encouragement during the event. US Navy SEAL John Dunbar, was in the lead coming out of the bike but he ran out of water on the marathon and his support crew ended up giving him beer instead. This strategy - as you might guess - didn’t work and Gordon Haller, a Navy Communications Specialist, was the first to earn the title Ironman by completing the course with a time of 11 hours, 46 minutes, 58 seconds.The world championships for Ironman are held annually in Kona, Hawaii. Every year there are multiple Ironman races around the world. If amateur athletes get enough points and/or finish in the top of their age groups they can gain slots to compete in Kona alongside the pros.Ironman™ is a trademarked name but there are other non-Ironman branded races that incorporate a 2.4M swim, 112M bike and 26.2M run. In order to avoid copyright infringement, any triathlon that includes this combination of distances (which add up to 140.6) is generally referred to as a “Full Distance” triathlon. There are also “Half Distance” triathlons (70.3s), as well as “Olympic Distance” tris, “Sprint” tris, “Super Sprints” and others.But the biggie is Ironman

Jay’s Initiation Into Ironman

He’s been running various races for yearsRan his first Tough Mudder with Matt back in 2013(?)Also did his first Olympic distance Tri in 2013. VERY difficult and after finishing put his bike in storage and didn’t touch it until 2019.In the meantime he did 1.5 more Tough Mudders with Matt, all three distances of Spartan Race (Sprint, Super and Beast) and then several marathons, including the San Diego Rock n Roll and the CIM in Sacramento.Jay did a half Ironman in March of 2020 and was going to do the full Ironman in May of 2020 but then Covid happened and all races were scratched for the year. Jay promptly got depressed, gave up on exercise, drank a LOT of beer and quickly gained 25 pounds.Finally in September of 2020, Ironman race directors sent out news that the next full distance Ironman race would be held in Idaho in the summer of 2021.Jay signed up, spent the next 9 months getting his flabby ass back in shape and on June 27, 2021, he

Into Thin Air (1997) by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air is the definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Mount Everest by the acclaimed journalist and author of the bestseller Into the Wild. On assignment for Outside Magazine, Krakauer, an accomplished climber, went to the Himalayas as a client of Rob Hall, the most respected high-altitude guide in the world.  A rangy, thirty-five-year-old New Zealander, Hall had summited Everest four times between 1990 and 1995 and had led thirty-nine climbers to the top. Ascending the mountain in close proximity to Hall's team was a guided expedition led by Scott Fischer, a forty-year-old American with legendary strength and drive who had climbed the peak without supplemental oxygen in 1994. But neither Hall nor Fischer survived the rogue storm that struck in May 1996.

Krakauer examines what it is about Everest that has compelled so many people -- including himself -- to throw caution to the wind, ignore the concerns of loved ones, and willingly subject themselves to such risk, hardship, and expense. Written with emotional clarity and supported by his unimpeachable reporting, Krakauer's eyewitness account of what happened on the roof of the world is a singular achievement.

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"Into Thin Air" Show Notes

What this book is aboutKrakauer tells the stories of the ill-fated Mount Everest expeditions in May 1996 and the tragedy that followed. What Krakauer sets out to do / Purpose of the bookAs a member of the Mt. Everest summit party, Krakauer wrote this book to find catharsis as he dealt with the trauma of watching men and women die and attempted to reconstruct what went wrong and why.What challenges/problems does it attempt to solve?How and why men attempt deadly goalsHow to overcome PTSD The intended audience of the book / Who will benefit most:Those interested in a good adventure storyEverest-philesThose dealing with lossPeople who read horror storiesClimbersWho probably WON’T like “Into Thin Air”People not interested in adventurePeople who don't like to go above sea levelAnyone who needs a happy endingHow does this book specifically benefit Men? Climbing Everest is exciting and incredibly dangerous. This book describes all the dangers and shows how to minimize them. It also shows how the fact that Everest IS deadly is part of the draw.Is this book Easy, Average or Difficult to read? / How long is it?Difficult subject - it starts at the end then mostly works through the events.Print: 332 pagesAudio: 5 hrs and 58 mins - read by the authorAudio 9+ hours - read by Phillip FranklinIs the book well-known? Popular? Significant?7,000 reviews -- 4.7 StarsPaperback - #2,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)#1 in Chinese Biographies#1 in Mountaineering (Books)#3 in Journalist BiographiesAudible 4.7 (923 ratings)Book-To-Movie AdaptationThere is a movie. We haven't seen it but it doesn't look good.Short bio of Jon Krakauer Krakauer was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, as the third of five children of Carol Ann (née Jones) and Lewis Joseph Krakauer. His father was Jewish and his mother was a Unitarian, of Scandinavian descent.[1][2] He was raised in Corvallis, Oregon, from the age of two. His father introduced the young Krakauer to mountaineering at the age of eight.He competed in tennis at Corvallis High School, and graduated in 1972. He went on to study at Hampshire College in Massachusetts, where in 1976 he received his degree in Environmental Studies. In 1977, he met former climber Linda Mariam Moore, and they married in 1980. They lived in Seattle, Washington

Matt and Jay discuss why Anger Is Not the Enemy, the value of righteous indignation, incorrect and unhealthy stereotypes about anger, why "boys SHOULD be boys," how all societies disintegrate without angry men, and much more!

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Anger Is Not the Enemy

When It Comes To Anger, Modern Men Are “At Fault” 

Recent Gillette Commercial: “The Best Men Can Be” LOTS of issues with this commercial, but the biggest is that “Fighting and aggression is bad” and saying “Boys will be boys is a bad idea” According to Insider Magazine: “Men's anger is often fueled by fear”Traditional issues with men and angerUFC, Boxing and MMA? BadFootball? Violent and unhealthy (and also, let’s get women involved!)Getting in actual fights? Unhealthy

But Isn’t Anger Bad?

Everyday Health Website: “7 Ways Anger is Ruining Your Health”Anger weakens your immune system, it’s linked to depression, it can even “shorten your life”!Very common in “Pop Psychology” - especially the new wave of “pseudo-spiritual psychology” - to focus on positive emotions and avoid negative onesStar Wars: Yoda’s quote “Fear leads to Anger. Anger leads to Hate. Hate leads to Suffering.”Sorry Yoda - you’re wrong on this one

7 Myths About Anger (and Why They're Wrong)

Psychology Today 7 Myths About Anger (and Why They’re Wrong)

Anger is a negative emotion.It's not bad to feel angry. Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. In fact, a lot of really good things stem from anger, and angry feelings can lead to positive change. Many social injustices have called for people who became angry. What if Martin Luther King, Jr. never felt angry?Anger is the same thing as aggression.A lot of people confuse angry feelings and aggressive behavior. While feeling angry is healthy, aggressive behavior isn't. There are many healthy ways to deal with anger without resorting to threats or violence.Anger management doesn't workWhen people lack skills to manage their anger, their emotions can cause problems in all areas of their lives. Many relationship troubles, career issues, and legal problems result from unhealthy expressions of anger. Anger management classes and therapy can be powerful tools that help individuals reduce aggressive outburstsAnger is all in your head.Anger evokes a physiological response, and it's that response that often fuels angry thoughts and aggressive behavior. Learning how to relax your body—and your mind—is key to reducing aggressive outburstsVenting your anger releases it.Punching your pillow, trashing the room, or screaming to your heart's content doesn't actually "release" your pent up rage. In fact, research suggests that venting your anger in this way actually has the opposite effect: The more you vent, the worse you'll feel.Ignoring your anger makes it go away.Suppressing anger isn't healthy, either. Smiling to cover up your frustration, denying your angry feelings, or allowing others to treat you poorly in an effort to keep the peace can cause your anger to turn inward. And suppressed anger has been linked to a variety of physical and mental health issues, from hypertension to depression.Men are angrier than women.Research consistently shows that men and women experience the same amount of anger. They just express it differently. While men are more likely to be aggressive and impulsive in their ex

The Martian (2014) novel by Andy Weir

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there.

After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.

But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

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"The Martian" Show Notes

What this book is aboutThis book follows the protagonist Mark Watney as he is unintentionally left for dead on mars by his crewmates. Using only his wits and his superpower botany skills he survives 549 sols (martian days) before leaving.What Weir sets out to do / Purpose of the bookCreate a first person diary format of being stranded alone on a planet. Using what you have on hand to solve an impossible problem.What challenges/problems does it attempt to solve?Man vs nature in its most extreme formThe intended audience of the bookWho will benefit mostThose who enjoy a great humorous storyIf you like nerdy sci fi stuffIf you enjoy a story about beating the oddsIf you enjoy creative problem solvingIf you’re interested in Elon Musk and missions to MarsWho probably WON’T like “The Martian”Little green menPeople with no humorPeople who are afraid of being aloneHow does this book specifically benefit Men? Shows that if you have the right attitude you can solve just about any problem.Is this book Easy, Average or Difficult to read? / How long is it?Fun, easy for the most part, difficult to put downPrint: 387 pages Audio: 10 hours 59 minutesJay listened to the 1.3x Wil Wheaton version (8.5 hours)...still pretty goodIs the book well-known? Popular? Significant?43,797 reviews -- 4.5 StarsKindle#4 in Time Travel Science Fiction#7 in Humorous Science FictionPaperback - #1,383 in Books#6 in Humorous Science Fiction (Books)#12 in Exploration Science Fiction#18 in Hard Science Fiction (Books)Audible 4.8 stars 9978 reviewsIf you have audible plus membership it's free to listen until 9/3/2021!!Book-To-Movie AdaptationOverall a good movie adaptation - just removed technical elements and some of the humor to focus on suspense.Short bio of Andy Weir Weir was born and raised in California, the only child of an accelerator physicist father and an electrical-engineer mother who divorced when he was eight. Weir grew up reading classic science fiction such as the works of Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. At the age of 15, he began working as a computer programmer for Sandia National Laboratories. He studied computer science at UC San Diego, although he did not graduate. He worked as a programmer for several software companies, including AOL, Palm, MobileIron and Blizzard, where he worked on the video game Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness.Andy Weir released The Martian one chapter at a time on his website. When fans asked him to put it on Amazon, he did for 99 cents. It sold 35,000 copies in three months and got the attention of an audiobook publisher, which then got the attention of a print publisher. Weir relea

Matt and Jay discuss Why Men Need To Seek Pain, the value of suffering, how to overcome adversity, why embracing the suck leads to high achievement, the difference between men and women in pain, and much more!

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Why Men Need To Seek Pain

Life IS Pain

All religions/philosophies teach this:Buddhism: The first of the four noble truths taught by Buddha “All existence is suffering/pain/anguish” Christianity: Christ tells his followers “Take up your cross and follow me”Islam: In the 2nd surah of the Quran, God tells humanity He will “certainly test [them] with fear and hunger, and loss of property, lives, and crops.” Judaism: In Genesis 3, God tells mankind “cursed is the ground because of you...Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you...By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground.”Hinduism: The ultimate goal of life is to achieve Moksha - the release from the suffering and pain of existence on the earthCommunism (Marxism): Religion is the opiate (pain-reliever) of the massesAtheism: “The total amount of suffering per year in the natural world is beyond all decent contemplation…. If there ever is a time of plenty, this very fact will automatically lead to an increase in the population until the natural state of starvation and misery is restored.” (physicist Richard Dawkins)Stoicism: “Pain is never unbearable or unending, so you can remember these limits and not add to them in your imagination”  —  EpicurusThe Princess Bride: “Life IS pain highness - anyone who says differently is selling something”

What IS Pain?

Jay's recent long runMatt's broken jaw Pain is a signal from somewhere in your body that something is happening that needs to be addressedShoulder, neck, stomach, heart, brain, worry, stress, fear, discomfort

If Pain Is a Constant In Life, What Do We Do With It?

Modern perspectives on pain for most peopleRun from itUse painkillers, drugs, alcohol to deaden your nervesPretend like it’s not happeningCover it up with pleasure

BUT modern philosophy does not teach that to SEEK PAIN IS A GOOD THING!!! This is why so few men are truly successful in 2021!

Examples of Men Who Sought Pain

Roger Bannister (First man to run 4 minute mile)“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.”Sir Edmund Hillary (with Tenzing Norgay, first men to climb Everest)“The feeling of fear, as long as you can take advantage of it and not be rendered useless by it, can make you extend yourself beyond what you would regard as your capacity. If you're afraid, the blood seems to flow freely through the veins, and you really do feel a sense of stimulation.”Ross Edgely (First man to swim 1,780 consecutive miles around Great Britain)“You find the most honest version of yourself in complete exhaustion”“For the record, I don’t like pain, but it is a means to an end. I have learned that if what I am doing produces pain, I will reap the benefits later on. Not to get too deep, but I agree with Aristotle, who said that the goal in life should not be happiness, it should be “eudaimonia”. In other words, happiness achieved through fulfilment.”David Goggins (Pull-up world record holder, Only man to be Navy SEAL + Army Ranger + Air Force Tactical Controller, “Fittest man in America” (Outside magazine))“Pain unlocks a secret doorway in the mind, one that leads to both peak perfo

Slaughterhouse Five (1969) by Kurt Vonnegut

Centering on the World War II firebombing of Dresden, Germany, the novel is the result of what Kurt Vonnegut witnessed as an American prisoner of war. It combines historical fiction, science fiction, autobiography, and satire - telling the story of Billy Pilgrim, a barber’s son turned draftee turned optometrist turned alien abductee.

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"Slaughterhouse Five" Show Notes

What this book is aboutCentering on the World War II firebombing of Dresden, Germany, the novel is the result of what Kurt Vonnegut witnessed as an American prisoner of war. It combines historical fiction, science fiction, autobiography, and satire - telling the story of Billy Pilgrim, a barber’s son turned draftee turned optometrist turned alien abductee. What Vonnegut sets out to do / Purpose of the bookTo try and describe the horrors and absurdities of war - and of life - and to integrate them into a functional philosophyWhat challenges/problems does it attempt to solve?How to find humor in the darkest of situationsHow to confront the worst things about humanityHow to make peace with deathHow to make your life - and the world - a little bit better placeThe intended audience of the bookWho will benefit mostAnyone who wants to understand war betterAnyone who struggles with existential angst and/or painAnyone who wants to learn more about being a POW or the bombing of DresdenAnyone who likes great writingWho probably WON’T like “Slaughterhouse Five”People who don’t want to feel pain or sadnessPeople who need a strong linear plotPeople who can’t handle science fictionWarmongersPeople who only listen to audiobooks

NEW Q: How does this book specifically benefit Men? 

Men need to understand - and accept - that war is part of the human experienceSlaughterhouse Five gives men tools to deal with the horrors of war.

Is this book Easy, Average or Difficult to read? / How long is it? (1 minute) 03:00-04:00

Challenging, strange, but also fantasticPrint: 240 pages Audio: 5 hours 13 minutes

What are the overall book reviews? (Social proof) (2 minutes) 04:00-06:00

Is the book well-known? Popular? Significant?

50th Anniversary Edition of Slaughterhouse Five (2019)9,609 reviews -- 4.5 StarsKindle#9 in Lawyers & Criminals Humor#23 in Literary Satire FictionPaperback#5 in Humorous Science Fiction #10 in Military Historical Fiction#14 in Fiction Satire

Matt and Jay discuss The Power of No, why men are genetically built for leadership, the critical need for boundaries, how setting limits will make your life better in every way, why we need to fight, and much more!

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The Power of No

First off: What is Masculinity?

Lots of definitions out thereWebsters DictionaryModern/Feminist news mediaCulture you grow up with (Race/Religion/Community/Family/Group of Friends)Everyone’s personal opinions & beliefs Our definition of Masculinity @WASMThe truth is, opinions are like assholes - Everyone has one. That’s why we focus on FACTS and Science. Masculinity comes from the Latin masculus (“male, manly”), originally mās “male”.So what is “male”? The counterpart of “female.”The short version: What does Masculinity and Femininity look like? Watch boys and girls behaving without parental input.

What is the Power of No?

With all this in mind, let’s dig into our first topic in our Masculine Philosophy series - “The Power of No”What is The Power of No?Simply put, it’s the ability to set solid, unbreakable boundaries - and, when necessary, enforce those boundariesWhy is “No” so important?“No” differentiates between who you ARE and who you AREN’T“No” lets other people know what you WILL do and what you WON’T doExamples of “No”“No” determines the border to your property Area that’s open for the public vs Your private property (aka Trespassing)“No” defines the rules of lawTaking food samples at Costco is encouraged... Taking electronics at Costco is not“No” describes the requirements for your jobIf you work at Starbucks and your shift starts at 5:30am, showing up at 7am is not acceptable. Honestly, even getting there at 5:35 for more than a few shifts is not going to end well.“No” determines acceptable social interactionsIf you made a joke about your friend being fat and he laughed and teased you back then you’re cool; if you made a joke about your co-worker being fat and she started crying and reported you to management, not so much.

Why Men Need The Power of No

Hey wait you chauvinists. “The Power of No” is obviously a useful skill for everyone, both men and women. Why do you include it in Masculine Philosophy and not just Human Philosophy?Great Q: The answer is because, again, Men and Women are different. Or rather, Men and Women SHOULD BE different. Our current culture seems hell bent on smushing the two genders into one androgynous, amorphous blob with boys and girls both wearing skirts and lipstick, or business suits, or leather boots and high-waisted jeans.It’s about Masculinity vs Femininity: Men are genetically built to say “No”, Women are not“No” is fighting word. “No” is a word that inherently requires conflict. Telling someone “No” means you are about to abruptly change the nature of the relationship, whether they like it or not.Feminine women dislike conflict but Masculine men enjoy it. Not only do masculine men not have a problem with conflict, they are excited by the opportunity to have a challenging interaction with someone, to compete and to win.“No” is a word of leadershipMasculinity is inherently driven to success and victory. Masculinity pursues competitiveness, aggressiveness and excellence, and constantly desires to become stronger and more powerful.Femininity does not have ambitious drives like masculinity but rather has her own mysterious set o

Beyond Order (2021) by Jordan Peterson

In 12 Rules for Life, clinical psychologist and celebrated professor at Harvard and the University of Toronto Dr. Jordan B. Peterson helped millions of readers impose order on the chaos of their lives. Now, in this bold sequel, Peterson delivers twelve more lifesaving principles that build on the ideas of his first volume.

While chaos, in excess, threatens us with instability and anxiety, unchecked order can petrify us into submission. Beyond Order provides a call to balance these two fundamental principles of reality itself, and guides us along the straight and narrow path that divides them.

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"Beyond Order" Show Notes

What this book is aboutWhat does everyone in the modern world need to know? Peterson attempts to distill the most valuable, practical knowledge of thousands of years down into a single book

What Peterson sets out to do / Purpose of the bookTo teach 12 more rules to improve your mindset, philosophy and paradigm 

The intended audience of the bookWho will benefit mostAnyone who wants to understand why people do what they doAnyone who wants to improve their philosophy and paradigmsAnyone who wants to get better at lifeAnyone who likes learningWho probably WON’T like “Beyond Order”People who don’t want to think too muchPeople who aren’t ready to work on themselvesClosed-minded peopleHardcore feminists

How does this book specifically benefit Men? Do Men need to read this book? Why?Men like blueprints, rules and structureBeyond Order is about creating a pro-active life plan and choosing solid boundaries and core values to build your life upon

How easy is the book to read?Challenging, highly rewarding readingPrint: 382 pages (12-14 hours)Audio: 13 hours 11 minutes

Reviews and significance of "Beyond Order"2,567 reviews -- 4.9 Stars (in just over a month)Best Sellers Rank: #43 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)#4 in Popular Applied Psychology#5 in Philosophy of Ethics & Morality#9 in Success Self-HelpAudible: 2523 reviews, 4.9 stars

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Bio of Jordan PetersonDr. Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, cultural critic, and professor of psychology Raised in the frigid wastelands of Northern Alberta He’s been a dishwasher, gas jockey, bartender, short-order cook, beekeeper, oil derrick bit re-tipper, plywood mill laborer and railway line worker. 1993 - 1997 teacher and researcher at Harvard University as an assistant and an associate professor in the psychology department. Afterwards, he returned to Canada and took up his current post at the University of Toronto.In 1999, Routledge published Peterson's now-classic first book “Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief.” In 2013, Peterson began recording his lectures for YouTube. His YouTube channel has 2.3 Million subscribers and his videos have received hundreds of millions of views.Also created “The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast” with dozens of academic and celebrity guests such as Camille Paglia, Martin Daly, Ben Shapiro, Steven Pinker and many others. After the worldwide success of “12 Rules for Life,” Peterson has been in demand as a lecturer throughout the world, as well as appearing on hundreds of television and radio shows and podcasts.Peterson has also flown a carbon-fiber stunt plane, piloted a racing sailboat around Alcatraz, explored meteors with astronauts in Arizona and wrote the new forward to the 50th anniversary edition of “The Gulag Archipelago,” …...plus he has a lovely wife, two kids and and two grandkidsThe dude is epic

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