How To Be A Man: Courage
Manage episode 426707275 series 3545442
This Manhood Tribes show episode, hosted by Don Ross, dives into the essence of courage and its pivotal role in defining manhood. We introduce the show with a talk on courage as a vital trait every man needs, alongside a mention of a free resource titled 'How Manly Are You?' intended to help men assess and improve their manliness. Don elaborates on the cultural confusion surrounding manhood and emphasizes celebrating and understanding what it means to be a man through the 5 Marks of Manhood: strength, courage, skill, honor, and allegiance.
The episode focuses specifically on courage, debunking myths about fearlessness and highlighting the importance of facing fears and challenges to become a better man. Don shares a personal story related to overcoming his fear of playing basketball as a metaphor for facing challenges in various aspects of life.
The show concludes with a 'manhood challenge' segment encouraging men to engage in a difficult conversation they've been avoiding, thus practicing courage. The overarching message is that true courage lies not in the absence of fear but in the willingness to face and overcome it, supporting the ideal of growing into extraordinary men through manhood, camaraderie, and freedom.
00:00 Introduction to Courage in Manhood
00:38 How Manly Are You?: Take the Quiz!
01:08 Exploring the Essence of Manhood
02:02 The 5 Marks of Manhood
02:43 Becoming an Extraordinary Man
03:47 The Importance of Courage
04:13 Understanding and Facing Fear
07:03 A Personal Journey Through Fear
12:09 Why Courage is Essential to Manhood
14:38 Courage in Relationships and Work
18:39 Summoning Courage with Support
23:33 Manhood Challenge: Courage
Want to know how you measure up as a man? Take our free quiz, called How Manly Are You? and learn how you can get better at being a man. Download for free at manhoodtribes.com/manly.
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