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5. Resilience makes you look masculine
“The purpose of life is finding the largest burden that you can bear and bearing it.” — Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson is famous for telling people, especially men, that the best way to grow up is to bear a burden. He likes to say that life is hard, and the best way to make that hardship worth it is to do something worthwhile.
And in the process of doing something difficult, you’re more likely to find yourself and find meaning in life as well.
Without resilience, a man cannot find his place in the world. He is only going to wander aimlessly from one thing to another whenever the going gets tough. And he’ll often distract himself with mindless pleasures.
When you are resilient, you can take on the burden of life with your eyes wide open, as Jordan Peterson likes to say. And in that discomfort, find yourself.
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6. The place of purpose in masculinity
At the top of what it takes to be more masculine is your purpose. A man who doesn’t have a purpose is aimless, angry, bitter, resentful, and vengeful. He’s most likely going to be a negative force in the world.
If you’ve followed the path of resilience, mastery of a craft, self-mastery, courage, and integrity, then you’re most likely already on your way to your purpose.
Though your purpose might evolve as you grow, what matters is that you get that gratification, a sense that you’re doing something meaningful. Because without something to justify your existence on earth, you’re most likely going to be miserable most of the time.
A man who is on his purpose is attractive. He doesn’t need to fake looking masculine. He’s happy with himself, and he will not have to struggle so much to get a good woman’s attention. We all want to be a part of something bigger.
And if you live like your life is worth something valuable, people will want to be a part of it.
Conclusion
Masculinity isn’t about developing big arms, bullying people, or showing how strong you are to women. It isn’t even about being an alpha male. It’s about character.
It’s not about aggression. It’s about self-awareness and integrity. It’s about the strength of your character. Masculinity isn’t loud and grandiose. It’s about self-control and quiet strength.
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