In some circles there’s word that competition is not healthy but instead cooperation should be emphasized to children in their formation. This is silly conflict aversion masquerading as an ideal. The truth of the matter is that competition is an every day part of life. There are winners and losers. For any desired goal, there…
I was really struck by this Sylvester Stallone divorce situation for a number of reasons. The first being that Stallone has been a big influence on me and on masculine culture in broader America for a long time. He’s served to highlight some virtues such as tenacity, commitment, grit, and lots of sports psychology such…
The earlier in life you conceive the dream, the longer the road. People are going to count you out. You are going to be mocked mercilessly. People are going to ape your appearance. People will sexualize you. People will litigate you. You will be persecuted by sinister forces. Your past statements will be fashioned against…