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.

General Patton believed he had lived many lives before -- all as a warrior. He used those intuitive beliefs to fuel his success. So can you

Can an over-civilized and sedentary nation retain the attributes of war while denying war's dire consequences? William James says Yes.

Can over-civilized men protect a nation? In the late 19th Century, Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressives said No.

On Veteran’s Day, I remember the men who fought in the worst battle in human history: The Battle of Verdun.

As the days turn short and the nights grow long, dark autumn winds blow wonder into my life. Here’s how.

When I asked about his gym’s mission, he said, “I want a place for the freaks to train!"

Hardcore gyms offer a portal to escape the malaise of modern life.  Inside these power plants of iron and effort, we can be heroes.

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...

Europe’s book hunters sought to rescue the ancient classics many thought forever lost to history.

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 tragedy struck, these young men united in Fellowship and produced a rock and roll masterpiece.

Through sincere actions, we emit our “bat signal” to the world, attracting the ideas, opportunities, and people who resonate.

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

More than anyone in history, Emerson wants You to be You, especially when the world wants you to be something else.

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

"Barbarian" philosopher, Montaigne, encourages us to occasionally escape the world without a trace -- to our "room behind the shop."