How Norman Knights forged an innovative martial culture that won the Battle of Hastings, conquered England, and changed warfare.

How the Normans led by William the Conqueror became the most fearsome warriors of their age.

How two broke ex-jocks moved to Hollywood, taught themselves filmmaking, and then ambushed Ed Harris, convincing him to star in their movie.

How I learned to keep the wolf away.

How the hard road to freedom can be a costly one.

How a Jewish kid from Indiana became a rock n' roll God, reminding every creative person out there to never give up.

In the 7th grade, football gave me something we all need to flourish in life: a Crucible.

How football’s most violent and notorious tackling drill awakened the barbarian in me and added courage to my life.

Dorian Yates picked up his first barbell while incarcerated at age 19. Eleven years later he won the Mr. Olympia.

Like the writer Steven Pressfield, we must fight The War of Art and never let Resistance block our creative pursuits.

When you swerve off the track built by others, you become the Captain of Your Soul.

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.

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...

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.

Through the fires of neglect, rejection, and poverty, William Marshal forged himself into a self-reliant man of action.

Throughout his incredible life, Sir William Marshal did the one thing we must all do to flourish: He Kept Moving.

When we pursue any creative endeavor, we must travel down our own hard road. Thankfully, the artist’s journey is worth every blister along

When the unemployed Emerson set out on his own, he suffered from a terrible freedom and began to 'question thyself.'

To fuel effort, feel vigor, and awaken the barbarian inside, we need inspiration. And inspiration often comes through myth and history.

Ben Franklin possessed a quality we all possess: Vigor! He was also a Barbarian.