Southside Rabbi

Episode 813: Virtues and Vices

Jan 30, 2026
They contrast character and clout, arguing moral fiber predicts future behavior. They examine fighters’ training, influencer culture, and how vices get rebranded as virtues. They explore humility, sacrificial selflessness, and daily small acts that build true strength. They discuss relationships, sexuality, and choosing partners by character, not income.
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INSIGHT

Character Predicts Future Behavior

  • Character is the best predictor of future behavior and thus the most reliable evidence for who someone will become.
  • KB says you can 'bet on' future actions by watching present character in everyday contexts.
ADVICE

Invest In Self-Motivated People

  • Ask if someone needs to be pushed to train or if they train without prompting before investing in them.
  • KB advises avoiding sponsorship or partnership with people who require constant babysitting.
INSIGHT

Influencers Rebrand Vices As Virtues

  • Influencers often rebrand vices as virtues by rationalizing or theologizing them to win attention.
  • Ameen and KB warn that this recentering of ego distorts what healthy manhood looks like.
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