Warriors Without War (Moral Equivalent of War - 2/2)
Can an over-civilized and sedentary nation retain the attributes of war while denying war's dire consequences? William James says Yes.
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Inspiring the Barbarian in You through stories about Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship
Ed Hinman
Nov 18, 20225 min read
The Strenuous Life (Moral Equivalent of War - 1/2)
Can over-civilized men protect a nation? In the late 19th Century, Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressives said No.
Ed Hinman
Nov 11, 20229 min read
A Battle to Remember
On Veteran’s Day, I remember the men who fought in the worst battle in human history: The Battle of Verdun.
Ed Hinman
Nov 4, 20224 min read
Ignite the Wonders of Fall
As the days turn short and the nights grow long, dark autumn winds blow wonder into my life. Here’s how.
Ed Hinman
Oct 28, 20226 min read
Fellowship at a Hardcore Gym (Drawn to Iron - 3/3)
When I asked about his gym’s mission, he said, “I want a place for the freaks to train!"
Ed Hinman
Oct 21, 20224 min read
Barbarian Gyms: Portals to Wonder (Drawn to Iron - 2/3)
Hardcore gyms offer a portal to escape the malaise of modern life. Inside these power plants of iron and effort, we can be heroes.
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
Oct 7, 20228 min read
How Medieval Book Hunters Saved History
Europe’s book hunters sought to rescue the ancient classics many thought forever lost to history.
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
Sep 2, 20228 min read
The Deep and Lasting Fellowship of Def Leppard
When tragedy struck, these young men united in Fellowship and produced a rock and roll masterpiece.
Ed Hinman
Aug 26, 20227 min read
Your "Bat Signal" to the World (Emerson - 3/3)
Through sincere actions, we emit our “bat signal” to the world, attracting the ideas, opportunities, and people who resonate.
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 12, 20226 min read
What to Do? Start by Trusting Yourself (Emerson - 1/3)
More than anyone in history, Emerson wants You to be You, especially when the world wants you to be something else.
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 29, 20225 min read
Where is Your Room Behind the Shop?
"Barbarian" philosopher, Montaigne, encourages us to occasionally escape the world without a trace -- to our "room behind the shop."
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.
Ed Hinman
Jul 14, 20225 min read
Barbarian Women - Thank You
More than a few women have asked, “Hey! Can women be barbarians too?” Here’s my response to all the Barbarian Women out there!
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