Published in 1937, 'Think and Grow Rich' is a seminal work in the self-help genre. The book is the result of over twenty years of research by Napoleon Hill, who studied the habits and achievements of more than 500 successful individuals, including Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. Hill distills their wisdom into thirteen principles that, when practiced with persistence and faith, can transform dreams into reality. These principles include the power of desire, faith, specialized knowledge, organized planning, and the role of the subconscious mind. The book emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude, setting clear and specific goals, and taking consistent action to achieve success. It also explores the concept of the 'Master Mind' alliance and the need to overcome fears and doubts to achieve one's objectives.
In 'The Way of the Superior Man,' David Deida explores the most important issues in men’s lives—from career and family to women and intimacy to love and spirituality. The book offers a practical guidebook for living a masculine life of integrity, authenticity, and freedom. Deida challenges men to evolve beyond traditional masculine ideals, advocating for a balance between heart and spine. The book provides straightforward advice, empowering skills, and body practices to help men realize a life of fulfillment without compromise. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and mastering oneself to contribute more meaningfully to the world[3][4][5].
On this episode of the Men, Sex & Pleasure podcast, I chat with Taylor Johnson about sexual energy sublimation. Taylor is a sex educator and intimacy coach who helps men master their sex lives in an integrated way. Our philosophies about masculinity and sexuality seem to align and so Taylor and I had a great conversation together about the practical elements of sexual energy transmutation and sublimation. If you've ever been interested in learning how to work with sexual energy and use it to create and manifest other things, this is the episode for you.
Key points:
- Taylor's personal reflections
- Ejaculation, ejaculation, ejaculation
- NoFap vs Sublimation
- The difference between transmutation and sublimation
- No woo-woo advice for moving sexual energy
- Change the way you masturbate
- The role of porn in sublimation practices
- Sharing sexual energy with a partner
Relevant links:
Taylor's Instagram - @taylorclarkjohnson
Taylor's website - https://www.taylorjohnson.life