The Iron

In this powerful essay, Henry Rollins recounts his early struggles with fear, humiliation, and physical weakness, and how discovering weightlifting under the guidance of a gym teacher changed his life.

He describes the iron as an unflinching teacher that builds strength in body and mind, offering brutal honesty and serving as a constant reference point amid life's uncertainties.

Rollins emphasizes that working with the iron forges resilience, clarity, and an unbreakable sense of self.