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In general, men are not thriving. Specifically, men in their mid-lives (30-50) are stuck. They’re past their physical primes, but working longer hours than ever. Their balder, fatter, weaker, and more tired. They spend more time at the doctor’s office and more money on medications than ever before. Their families and careers give them precious little free time. They’ve accumulated a lot of stuff and, along with it, a lot of debt. And they feel like they’ve stalled. They’re starting to realize they’re never going to accomplish their dreams. They’re never going to make the millions that they planned on making. They’re never going to take those vacations they wanted to take. What’s worse, they realize they’re never going to do anything of real significance. They see that their impact is going to be minimal and fleeting. It will be washed away by the tides of life like words written in the sand. They see no path to victory, so they’re left without hope.
As a result, they range from discontent to depressed to restless to angry. But there is a path to victory. Masculinity is valued less and less by society with each passing year. As a result, men don’t develop their masculinity. They float along in the busyness of life, pushing buttons and shuffling paper. One day they look up and realize that they’re not very happy with who they’ve become. They’re not reaching their potential.
They’re not strong, courageous men leading their families on a tremendous journey. They’re overweight, weak, and stuck in the rat race of a consumer culture. They don’t have physical skills that add value to their world. They only have soft skills that are valuable in the very limited context of their particular job. They’re not connected to other men who guide, support, and validate them. They lead isolated, lonely lives. This lifestyle has led to the highest suicide rates in history among men. It has resulted in unhappy women who are in a marriage devoid of masculinity. It has led to children who are being raised by their computer screens instead of by a strong father.
While they will gladly embrace a safe, comfortable existence, men long to be tested. We long to take their own Hero’s Journey. We long for a challenge to do something significant. We want to join with others to strive, strain, and unleash our masculinity. We want to overcome obstacles and win something our family and our community.
This is the life that results in content, satisfied men. This life is still possible. You can take your own Hero’s Journey. Manhood and The Hero’s Journey will guide the way.
I’m an attorney, a husband for 20 years, and a father of four. And I’m restless. I’m convinced that there’s more in life for men than we’re getting. I’m ready for more, ready to lead my family on a tremendous journey. Join me.
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