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What is a man’s purpose? Why is a man’s strength defined by how he works? In Hard Times Create Strong Men, Stefan Aarnio says that for a man to be strong, he must work. His strength is defined by how much he provides for his family, which should be his main purpose in life. Check out more on what it means to be a man and how to fulfill your purpose, according to Aarino.
Do you feel validated by other people’s opinions of you? Why should you stop seeking external validation? It’s normal to want to try other people’s styles and hobbies if it makes you feel good. But what you shouldn’t do is adopt other people’s values. You need to come up with values on your own that reflect your desires in life. Here’s why seeking external validation will ultimately lead to an unhappy life.
Are you failing to find the right person to be with? What’s the key to being a man in a relationship? In relationships, everyone has a role to play. Hard Times Create Strong Men by Stefan Aarnio discusses how to behave like a strong man in relationships so you and your partner can thrive. Here’s how to be a man in a relationship without losing yourself.
Are men getting weaker? How has the widespread approval of feminism weakened masculine values? According to Hard Times Create Strong Men by Stefan Aarnio, something tragic is happening to Western men. Aarnio believes that Western men are growing weak and abandoning traditional values. Keep reading to learn if what Aarnio says is true.
Do you have qualms about anything? Do they stop you, or do you end up doing things you later regret? Everyone draws the line somewhere when it comes to things they don’t tolerate. Too often, people focus intolerance outward rather than inward. In Beyond Order, Jordan B. Peterson offers up this rule for life: Do not do what you hate. Continue reading to learn about Beyond Order Rule 5 and how it can save you pain and regret down the road.
What is the expectancy effect? How do your expectations unconsciously come true? In The Expectation Effect, David Robson argues that your brain, body, and environments conspire to create what researchers call expectancy effects. This means that what you expect to be or do becomes your reality. Keep reading to learn more about this effect and how it plays a role in your life.
How do city sounds and the sight of strangers affect people? How is rain a mood booster? Modern cities offer us many benefits. But, urban environments have removed us from the discomforts of the natural world that we belong to, and this has a variety of harmful consequences. Read on to learn Michael Easter’s research on the disadvantages of urban life and the benefits of getting back to nature.
Want to learn how to make sound judgments? What are the best skills to learn? In a world filled with countless choices and constant distractions, the ability to make sound judgments is important if you want to find fulfillment. Shirzad Chamine’s book Positive Intelligence offers techniques to overcome the sabotaging forces of your mind and start making more beneficial decisions. Read on to learn how to make sound judgments with Chamine’s five skills.
Do you have a sedentary lifestyle? Do you suffer from back pain? Would you like to find a simple, inexpensive way to exercise? According to Michael Easter, rucking is an excellent exercise that nearly anyone can do. Our exercise levels have progressively decreased as innovations have made movement increasingly obsolete for our survival. So, Easter suggests we return to the ways of our ancestors who carried heavy loads. Read more to learn about the benefits of rucking and how this exercise can improve your well-being.
How does secondary trauma cause an unhealthy work-life balance? How does an attachment to work affect your health and relationships? One of the signs that you’re suffering from secondary trauma is that you struggle to detach from work. Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky says that trauma caregivers are too focused on the job and think about it even when they’re supposed to be relaxing at home. Continue reading to learn how secondary trauma causes an unhealthy work-life balance.