Explore the journey of building authentic attractiveness from the inside out. Dive into the importance of emotional sovereignty and the power of having strong non-negotiables. Discover how mutual respect is crucial in relationships, especially when it comes to celebrating masculinity. Learn why being unapologetically yourself fosters genuine connections, steering clear of superficial pickup culture. This enlightening discussion offers valuable insights on developing direction and discipline for a more attractive you.
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Be Untameable (Somewhat)
Be untameable; cultivate a wild, risk-taking side.
Develop this capacity for controlled danger, balancing it with responsibility.
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Emotional Sovereignty
Develop emotional sovereignty; don't personalize your partner's emotions.
Support your partner without absorbing their feelings, creating healthy space.
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Direction and Discipline
Have direction and discipline in your life; pursue goals and show momentum.
Even self-improvement goals demonstrate attractive qualities to potential partners.
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In this book, Robert Bly uses the Grimm fairy tale 'Iron John' to analyze and redefine traditional notions of masculinity. Bly draws on Jungian psychology and mythology to outline a journey of male maturation, emphasizing the importance of male initiation rites, the role of the 'Wild Man' archetype, and the need for men to balance their emotional and instinctual selves. The book is a seminal work in the mythopoetic men's movement and has been influential in discussions about modern masculinity[2][3][5].
Fifty Shades of Grey
E. L. James
The novel follows Anastasia Steele, a literature student, as she interviews Christian Grey, a young and enigmatic entrepreneur. Their encounter leads to a complex and passionate affair, where Ana is introduced to Christian's world of BDSM and must navigate her own desires and boundaries. The story explores themes of control, submission, and the deepening emotional relationship between the two characters, despite Christian's dark past and his need for dominance.
A Billion Wicked Thoughts
What the World's Largest Experiment Reveals about Human Desire
Sai Gaddam
Ogi Ogas
In this book, neuroscientists Ogi Ogas and Sai Gaddam analyze a vast amount of online data, including web searches, erotic stories, videos, and personal ads, to understand human sexual behavior. Their research highlights the differences between male and female sexual cues, with men's brains resembling a 'reckless hunter' and women's brains acting like a 'cautious detective agency.' The book provides insights into why men are attracted to images and why women's desires are harder to predict, offering a revolutionary understanding of human sexuality similar to Alfred Kinsey's work in the 1950s.
I was surprised at the sheer volume of basic advice there is out there on being a more attractive man. This week, we're going to go a little beyond "hit the gym" and "smoke less". How do you build your attractiveness from the inside out AND stay authentically you? Listen in.
(00:00:00) - Be untameable—somewhat
(00:09:50) - Develop emotional sovereignty
(00:12:11) - Develop direction and discipline
(00:14:14) - Have some non-negotiables. Please.
(00:17:39) - Be unapologetically you. Note: this requires serious work on figuring out who you actually are
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