A Race of Predators (William the Conqueror, 2/3)
How Norman Knights forged an innovative martial culture that won the Battle of Hastings, conquered England, and changed warfare.
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Inspiring the Barbarian in You through stories about Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship
Ed Hinman
Apr 207 min read
Show No Mercy (William the Conqueror, 1/3)
How the Normans led by William the Conqueror became the most fearsome warriors of their age.
Ed Hinman
Jan 2713 min read
Hollywood Barbarians
How two broke ex-jocks moved to Hollywood, taught themselves filmmaking, and then ambushed Ed Harris, convincing him to star in their movie.
Ed Hinman
Aug 12, 202310 min read
Red Pill or Blue? (Brave New World - 2/2)
How the hard road to freedom can be a costly one.
Ed Hinman
May 26, 202314 min read
The Uninhibited Vigor of David Lee Roth
How a Jewish kid from Indiana became a rock n' roll God, reminding every creative person out there to never give up.
Ed Hinman
May 12, 202312 min read
A Year of Cowardice and Courage (4/4)
In the 7th grade, football gave me something we all need to flourish in life: a Crucible.
Ed Hinman
Apr 14, 20238 min read
A Year of Cowardice and Courage (2/4)
How football’s most violent and notorious tackling drill awakened the barbarian in me and added courage to my life.
Ed Hinman
Feb 3, 20237 min read
Grinding Towards Greatness with Dorian Yates
Dorian Yates picked up his first barbell while incarcerated at age 19. Eleven years later he won the Mr. Olympia.
Ed Hinman
Jan 20, 20234 min read
Chopping Wood with Steven Pressfield
Like the writer Steven Pressfield, we must fight The War of Art and never let Resistance block our creative pursuits.
Ed Hinman
Jan 6, 20237 min read
Swerving Off the Track (Existentialism 2/2)
When you swerve off the track built by others, you become the Captain of Your Soul.
Ed Hinman
Dec 9, 20226 min read
Conquer the Absurdity of Life (Existentialism 1/2)
Life is an absurd experience, but it’s all we got. So push your rock up that hill with effort! Because through effort, we create meaning.
Ed Hinman
Oct 14, 20227 min read
Iron Mentor (Drawn to Iron - 1/3)
Feeling weak and mediocre as a teen, I was drawn to a classmate who was strong and exceptional. He introduced me to weight training and...
Ed Hinman
Sep 30, 202210 min read
A Man of His Word (England’s Greatest Knight - 3/3)
When you are impeccable with your word, you are more likely to fight for it. In doing so, you will earn the trust of others and flourish.
Ed Hinman
Sep 23, 20228 min read
Becoming Self-Reliant (England’s Greatest Knight - 2/3)
Through the fires of neglect, rejection, and poverty, William Marshal forged himself into a self-reliant man of action.
Ed Hinman
Sep 16, 20227 min read
A Man of Action (England’s Greatest Knight - 1/3)
Throughout his incredible life, Sir William Marshal did the one thing we must all do to flourish: He Kept Moving.
Ed Hinman
Sep 9, 20224 min read
The Road We Must Travel
When we pursue any creative endeavor, we must travel down our own hard road. Thankfully, the artist’s journey is worth every blister along
Ed Hinman
Aug 19, 20227 min read
The Terrible Freedom of Life (Emerson - 2/3)
When the unemployed Emerson set out on his own, he suffered from a terrible freedom and began to 'question thyself.'
Ed Hinman
Aug 5, 20225 min read
Conan the Motivator
To fuel effort, feel vigor, and awaken the barbarian inside, we need inspiration. And inspiration often comes through myth and history.
Ed Hinman
Jul 22, 20226 min read
Ben "The Barbarian" Franklin and the Hard Road to Mastery
Ben Franklin possessed a quality we all possess: Vigor! He was also a Barbarian.
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