Hard Times Create Strong Men: Why the World Craves Leadership and How You Can Step Up to Fill the Need: 1 (Hard Times, 1)

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What does it mean to be a man? Possibly one of the most important questions a man can ask, but it is one of the least answered. I asked myself this very question at several key junctures in my life, and, as most men do, I struggled to find the answer. This book cross-examines that vital question and sets forth my answers to that and other hard questions and brutal realities that men need to ask themselves to survive and be men. I, like every man, have had problems in my life. I have solved some of these problems, but I still grapple with others. It is through the struggle to find solutions that I am able to examine myself and my life and finally answer the question, what does it mean to be a man? This book started as a blog entitled Weak Men Create Hard Times, Hard Times Create Strong Men. It was a big hit as far as my blogs go, and it got people talking. Nearly one year later, in a moment of frustration xv

Full Book Name: Hard Times Create Strong Men: Why the World Craves Leadership and How You Can Step Up to Fill the Need stars for this beneficial and worthwhile book, as the title infers, the male reader will resonate with this practical man bible and the wakeup call.

Another insight was the direct effect on mood and behaviours, whether influenced through famous quotes, chapter themes or the fact the author had practiced what he preached. Through his story and education, of highlighting the signal amongst the external noise, and employing laser like focus to accomplish goals, were poignant and stimulating. You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Before you see this as a rant of an intolerant Muslim who bases his arguments in emotions, I encourage you to read further, till the end, as I read the book, in its entirety.

I listened to his dilemma and then looked at him straight in the eye over a fancy upscale dinner and said, “You have to make the million dollars. You must.”When selecting a girlfriend or wife, Aarnio adds that you should evaluate the following factors. Determine whether you have compatible values; ideally, you’ll have grown up in similar environments and so have a baseline agreement as to what’s “normal,” or standard. Ensure that you like her parents; her relationship with her father will inform her relationship with you, and she’ll likely grow to physically resemble her mother as she ages. Choose someone whose income is lower than yours; otherwise, she’ll feel like you’re not fulfilling your purpose as a man and grow to resent you. And if you want kids, make sure she’s a good potential mother. some of the story to become a real man are: "the honest knight who raped a girl", "in ancient Rome boys would be assigned to a master to be raised and sometimes he would ask sexual favours from them" Shortform note: Aarnio cites the “Hot Crazy matrix” that a Tennessean lawyer posted on YouTube in a since-deleted video. This matrix is a spin on a similar way to rank women introduced on the TV show How I Met Your Mother. In one episode, perpetual playboy Barney Stinson suggests that women can be ranked on a “hot crazy scale,” stating that a woman is “allowed to be” as crazy as she wants—as long as she is equally hot. However, Barney doesn’t provide numbers or specify how hot or crazy a woman needs to be before you date or marry her. Neither Aarnio nor Barney specifies what exactly counts as a “crazy” woman; however, some researchers did find that men prioritize attractiveness over mental stability in relationships.) As Aarnio notes, many men grow frustrated by women’s illogical behavior—like when they ask their men to prioritize them but lose attraction when they do. But this is simply a feature of feminine energy; feminine women live moment-to-moment and are easily swayed by their feelings, unlike rational, logical men. So don’t try to ignore her volatility or make her less volatile; if you do, you’ll push her toward masculinity, lose your attraction to her, and end the relationship. Instead, accept her for who she is and understand that without her occasionally frustrating feminine energy, you won’t be together.

I have read the book in its entirety without skipping a single chapter and I have to say, I was intrigued and inspired by the concepts explained in the book until the author started to make outrageous claims about Islam and Muhammad (pbuh).

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Becoming religious (as Aarnio says all strong men are) can mitigate these struggles, as studies suggest that religious people may be better equipped to handle both physical and mental health challenges. For example, religious people can effectively rely on prayer to help control pain, and religious people who receive religious psychotherapy experience greater mental health benefits than those who receive traditional therapy. Good mental health matters because it’s essential to taking control of your mind. In High Performance Habits, Brendon Burchard warns that having poor mental health harms your ability to focus and pace yourself and so leads to burnout, which harms your social standing (by leading to isolation) and your financial standing (by causing you to skip work). How to Be a Strong Man

The section on money is also very good. Aarnio clearly has authority in this area as a successful entrepreneur. is a father of 5 impressive, civilized, effective children. His daughter Ivanka is very impressive and runs his empire and her own. This book is a hastily written stream of consciousness that connects a bunch of interesting statements from a handful of other books that he may or may not have read. In fact, the best thing I got from this book was a list of books that I'm fairly confident are much better than this one. Despite Aarnio’s claim that strong men command respect by having universally appreciated virtues, studies suggest that there may be no universally appreciated virtues. One study found that honesty, respect, kindness, openness, and tolerance were valued by many—but not all—nations, prompting the study authors to deem those virtues “relatively universal.”Not to say that the content of this one (other than what was quoted from everyone else) is void of value. He has some decent ideas wrapped up in all the stupid shit. But how much shit must one consume to get that bit of undigested corn? He tries to talk about a lot of subject for which he has little knowledge about, like many famous people do. Part IV—POLITICS, A SYSTEM OF ORGANIZED HATE AND THE SYSTEMATIC EXTINCTION OF THE WEST XX Chapter 27: In The Land Of The Blind—Men Can No Longer See Their Enemies A Frame Of Mind That Enables You To Be A Productive Monster Without Interruptions. Therefore, The Fact That This Occurs Is Intriguing Because It Suggests That It Was Done On Purpose. According To The Bible, We Were Made For Good Deeds. I’m Not Here To Try To Convert You If You Don’t Believe In God Or The Bible, And That’s Fine. I’m Just Making The Observation That People, Especially Men, Are Designed To Work. Hard Times Make Strong Men” (also known as Hard Times Create Strong Men) is a phrase that is meant to emphasize the idea of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. It suggests that individuals are capable of overcoming difficult situations, even if these might seem overwhelming at first. The concept behind this phrase is that hardships can be used as a form of strength training; it builds up your inner fortitude and gives you the tools necessary to overcome any obstacle.