In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to get caught up in the grind of work and responsibilities. With so many demands on our time and energy, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. However, personal development for men is important – more so now than ever.
Here are a few reasons why personal development for men is important.
Career Success
Personal development can help men to be more effective and efficient in their careers. It can help them to develop new skills, improve their communication, and build a better work ethic. This can lead to greater opportunities for advancement and success in their field.
Relationship Success: If you focus on personal development, your relationship will improve
Men who focus on personal development are also more likely to build healthy and satisfying relationships. This can be from learning effective communication skills to developing empathy, personal development can help men connect better with others and build deeper, more meaningful connections.
Improved Well-being
Men who invest in personal development are also more likely to experience overall well-being. This can be from stress reduction, developing better self-care practices, and learning to cope with difficult emotions. All these will lead to a more positive outlook on life and overall well-being.
Mental Health is directly proportional to men’s personal development
Personal development can also help men to improve their mental health. Focusing on self-improvement and self-care can help men to reduce stress and anxiety, improve their self-esteem, and develop a greater sense of purpose.
Taking control of your life and future
Personal development is about taking control of your life and shaping your own future. It’s about learning and growing, and about becoming the best version of yourself. It’s about setting goals, taking action, and making progress. By investing in personal development, men can shape their own destiny, and not just be swept along by the waves of culture.
Personal development for men is important, because we need strong, healthy, masculine men to shape the generations to come
In today’s fast-paced world, personal development is more important than ever. It can help men to achieve greater success in their careers, build healthier relationships, and improve their overall well-being. If you’re ready to take control of your life and start your personal development journey, consider picking up a copy of Manlihood: The 12 Pillars of Masculinity or finding a coach or therapist to guide you on your way.
He killed a man in combat when he was 13 years old. He was one of the fiercest Japanese warriors of his day, and he also created and perfected an art form.
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Testicular Fortitude means having deep seated masculine courage and strength. Balls. Guts. Manlihood.
Testicular Fortitude on the Manlihood ManCast is where we take a look at men who have beat the odds, men whose courage has left a lasting legacy.
Testicular Fortitude
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Todays’ man with Testicular Fortitude is Miyamoto Musashi.
He is also known by the names Miyamoto Masana or Niten.
Born in 1584 in feudal Japan, Musashi began fighting as a warrior very young.
At the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, his fellow soldiers lost – which made him a ronin.
A ronin was a masterless samurai.
They were like the Wild West Gunslingers of the American West– soldiers for hire, duelists, and mercenaries. They were competitive, sometimes hired to protect, but usually they fought for their own honor, rather than someone else’s.
He worked toward mastering his skills with the sword. His goal was to create the perfect sword technique, and what he created would become known as kensai. Kensai is a fencing style with two swords.
Musashi fought and won more than 60 sword duels, many to the death.
On one occasion, the youthful Musashi traveled to Kyoto to fight the master at the Yoshioka family school of martial arts. He arrived late, but the duel went on. It was not a battle to the death, but a wooden sword duel. One blow from Musashi and Yoshioka Seijuro was out of the fight with serious injury to his shoulder and arm.
Seijuro resigned from teaching and became a monk. His status and honor as master had been skunked by a young man.
The new head of the family challenged Musashi. Musashi arrived late again, but killed him with a blow to the head
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Now, the Yoshioka family, dishonored by Musashi’s prowess in battle, invited Musashi to another duel with the new head of the family, a 12 year old boy. They knew he had been late to the last two duels, so they plotted an ambush.
This time, though, Musashi arrived early, and saw the family setting up the ambush.
He attacked and killed the boy, and then victoriously fought his way through the mob of mercenaries that meant to kill him.
In 1612, Musashi’s most notorious duel was fought against Sasaki Kojiro.
His rival was known to be as good if not better of a swordsman as himself.
The battle was fought on a remote island off the coast. As they rowed out to the battleground, Musashi carved a wooden sword from his oar. And then, entering the fight, quickly killed Kojiro with a strike to the head with the wooden sword.
Musashi knew it was time to “quit while he was ahead,” and retired from sword fighting.
He did go on to train other swordsmen, and write a very well known war strategy known as The Book of Five Rings.
That book would go on to inspire and inform many warriors, and later western business executives in the 1970s after it was translated to English.
His writings are full of inspiration, motivation, and a perspective which sounds as though it could have been written today as much as in the 15th century.
Listen to these pieces of wisdom from Musashi
“There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.” -Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
“From one thing, know ten thousand things.” -Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
“Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.” -Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.” -Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
“The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them.” -Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
“Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.” -Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
“All men are the same except for their belief in their own selves, regardless of what others may think of them.” -Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
“The only reason a warrior is alive is to fight, and the only reason a warrior fights is to win.” -Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
“Truth is not what you want it to be; it is what it is, and you must bend to its power or live a lie.” -Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
Musashi was also known as an artist.
He was skilled at the art of Sumi-e – a monochromatic painting style originating in Japan. His paintings Koboku meikakuzu (“Shrike Perched in a Dead Tree”) and Rozanzu (“Wild Geese Among Reeds”) are his most well known.
Miyamoto Musashi was truly a warrior poet. He lived in a brutal time – and served it well. He fought for honor, but he also fought for beauty. The same hands that spilled blood were skilled with ink. The same clear head that he used to fight bravely was the same clear head that taught warriors and businessmen alike to achieve their goals.
While the idea of a “Renaissance Man” may be a western concept, Musashi modeled it in the east.
For his courage, consistency, innovation, creativity, and life-changing words – we salute Miyamoto Musashi’s Testicular Fortitude.
Our guest on the Manlihood ManCast this week is Dr. Terrence Z. Johnson, a counselor and motivational speaker who specializes in personal development for men. Dr. Johnson is a licensed professional counselor and board certified tele-mental health provider with a wealth of experience in working with men to help them achieve their goals and live their best lives.
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Understanding and Working with Dreams for Personal Development
On the show, Dr. Johnson will be discussing the importance of understanding and working with our dreams as a tool for personal growth and development. He believes that our dreams can reveal valuable insights about ourselves and can help us tap into our inner wisdom to guide us on our journey of self-discovery.
Learn more about Dr. Johnson and his Work
Dr. Johnson is also the founder and CEO of I-Progress, a personal development and coaching company that helps men to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. He believes that by understanding and working with our inner selves, we can unlock our true potential and live our best lives. You can find out more about Dr. Johnson and his work by visiting his website, I-Progress (https://iprogress.cc/), and following him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/iprogresscc/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/iprogresscc/).
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Personal development is a crucial aspect of being a man. It not only helps you achieve success in your career and relationships, but also leads to a sense of fulfillment and well-being. However, many men struggle to understand where to start when it comes to men’s personal development. To help you get on the right track, here are five key principles that every man should understand and embrace.
In this post, we’ll explore the five key principles that every man should understand and embrace in order to achieve personal growth and fulfillment. From setting clear goals and taking action, to developing a strong sense of self-worth and building healthy relationships, these principles are essential for any man looking to improve himself and his life.
Setting Clear Goals and Taking Action
One of the most important aspects of men’s personal development is setting clear, measurable goals and taking action to achieve them. This means identifying what you want to achieve, and creating a plan to make it happen. Whether it’s a career goal, a financial goal, or a personal goal, having a clear direction will help you stay motivated and focused on what’s important.
Developing a Strong Sense of Self-Worth
Another key principle of personal development for men is developing a strong sense of self-worth. This means understanding your own value and believing that you are worthy of love, respect, and success. A strong sense of self-worth is essential for overcoming fear and self-doubt, and achieving your goals.
Building Healthy Relationships
Men’s personal development is not just about achieving success, it also includes building healthy relationships. Whether it’s with a significant other, friends, or family, having positive and supportive relationships can help you feel fulfilled and happy. It is important to learn how to communicate effectively, to listen actively, and to develop empathy for the people around you.
Embracing a Growth Mindset
Personal development is not about achieving perfection, but about embracing the journey of self-improvement. A growth mindset means being open to change and willing to learn from your mistakes. It means embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, and focusing on progress over perfection.
Continuous Learning and Self-Improvement
Men’s personal development is not a one-time event, but a lifelong journey. The final key principle is to continuously learn, improve, and grow. This means taking the time to reflect on your life, to identify areas of improvement, and to take action to develop yourself. This can include reading self-help books, attending seminars, or working with a coach.
By understanding and embracing these five principles of personal development, men can improve themselves and achieve growth and fulfillment in their lives. It is important to note that personal development is a continuous journey and it is important to keep the above principles in mind and work towards incorporating them in one’s daily life.
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The CEO and the janitor may not be equal in terms of pay scale, or even the value that they add to an organization – but as people, they have an equality of value.
The guy scrubbing the toilets and the guy scrubbing the paychecks BOTH need to see themselves as leaders.
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Leadership belongs in all areas of life
Your job, your family, your community, your own SELF-IMPROVEMENT, all require leadership skills. Every aspect and every area of your life will benefit if you view yourself as a leader, and if you apply the principles of leading others to leading yourself.
Leadership needs no title
You don’t need an official title to lead. If you are at the bottom of the rung, you can still set the tone, and take on responsibility.
Leadership is influence
The very nature of leadership is not that it demands obedience, but that it conveys influence upon others. Very few people obey a title. But many will follow the example of someone who is a positive influence on them, and who strives to help them improve.
Leadership is service
Leadership is about service. If we go to great historical leaders who led people well, we will see that their goal wasn’t fame or fortune, their goal wasn’t always victory or domination – but their goal was to serve their people, their country, their community, their circle.
Fight Club is a panel discussion of men (and this time – a woman) about various topics of interest. This episode features Josh Hatcher, his wife Zoe Hatcher, and Brian Mahaney
In this episode, Zoe Hatcher says:
One thing that I think is lacking in many men is emotional health. I believe this is largely due to cultural norms that dictate that men should not express their emotions and that showing emotions is a sign of weakness.
This is complete nonsense.
All humans have emotions and it is perfectly natural and healthy to recognize and express them. In fact, being able to identify and communicate one’s feelings can lead to stronger relationships.
It does not make a man any less masculine or strong to be emotionally healthy. On the contrary, it shows that he is self-aware and capable of managing his emotions in a healthy way.
This episode of the Manlihood Mancast (a Podcast for men) originally aired in January of 2021
In this episode of the Manlihood ManCast, Josh Hatcher talks about the building the muscle of your mind. We hear a lot of talk about physical exercise and strength building. Which is good! But we need to talk about building up the mind, too.
Garbage In / Garbage Out
What we consume affects what we produce.
Doing reps
We need to use affirmations to build up and tone muscle. Repeat truth to yourself until you believe it.
Powerlifting
If you want to be headstrong, it takes time. You’ve got to keep working it over time. I can guarantee you, you are already stronger than you think you are.
Discipline equals freedom.
We think of discipline as uncomfortable – but you’ve got to TRAIN your brain how to think. It literally rewrites your brain chemistry! (Look up Dr. Caroline Leaf’s research on this!) If you build healthy habits in the way you think, it really does set you free. But it takes discipline!
His frank but helpful talk about sex and relationships is going VIRAL on social media. With tens of thousands of followers, Ryan Cass Morrow has even ticked off the big tech censors – but his message is not just controversial conversation fodder. He’s just telling his story of how his seriously jacked up relationship got BETTER after he and his wife put in the work.
Cass’s message is blunt and to the point. Many married men are unhappy with their sex lives. They are unfulfilled, and tired of getting “pity sex” from their wives.
After an incredibly difficult and broken relationship with his wife led to frustration and some very toxic situations, Cass and his wife Kathryn took the reins of their marriage and steered it into a better direction.
How to get better sex with your wife
No one wants their wife to feel like sex with them is an obligation.
But what is it they want from us???
That’s the question most men ask. They don’t know or understand that better sex starts when you step fully into bettering yourself as a man, and loving her.
The married relationship between a husband and wife CAN get better, and when it does get better, better sex often follows!
From Broken and Bruised Marriage to Better
Cass and Kathryn separated 7 times in the first 4 years of their marriage, and missed four of their anniversaries.
Cass even had a 30 day restraining order filed against him, and they nearly divorced hundreds of times.
Cass begged for sex, asking “Why don’t you want sex anymore?” “What would turn you on?” “Do you even think I’m sexy?” “Why don’t you want me?”
His anger became ferocious as he felt unwanted, and that pushed her away even more.
Listen to the Manlihood ManCast to find out how Cass and Kathryn turned their relationship around
And you can find tools to help your relationship too!
According to Oxford University Press (OUP), publishers behind the Oxford English Dictionary, the slang term refers to a type of behavior which is “unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations” – traits that may have become familiar to many during lockdown.
Personal Development for Men
At Manlihood, we’re about helping men become better men. That means we focus a lot on personal development for men. We encourage men to help lift each other up, and challenge each other to become better. That’s truly how we defeat goblin mode.
You don’t want to be a goblin
Neither do I! We shouldn’t be content do descend into the laziest, sloppiest, most self-serving versions of ourselves. To break the cycle, we have to commit to a plan of personal development, and commit to relationships with other men who call us higher.
If you don’t want to be a goblin – and want to break out of goblin mode…
Then shoot me a message at mail@joshhatcher.com I’d love to help you break out of Goblin Mode in 2023.
