Ryan Michler

I’m often asked what men can do to fix our societal, cultural, and political challenges.

But too many men don’t like or aren’t willing to tackle the answer:

Fix ourselves and the relationship we have with our children.

Imagine if millions more men took THAT seriously.

Knowing how to do shit (or, at least, figure it out) is the ultimate “man flex.”

Too many men think six-pack abs, a six-figure income, or slick style is a the key.

Wrong. The key is being able to change a tire if your jack doesn’t work, start a fire if you don’t have a flame, get a job within 24 hours if you get laid off, kill an animal if you’re hungry, and call “a guy” when you need a favor, etc.

The ultimate flex is utilitarianism, not “looksmaxxing.”

What do you think? I mean, obviously, my framing is correct but what do you think?

Most men don't have a fitness problem.
They have a "no" problem.

Your kid asks you to wrestle, go for a hike, jump on the trampoline.

You're too tired. Too out of shape.
If you say “no” enough times they’ll stop asking.

@JasonKhalipa and I get into it:

youtube.com/watch?v=hoyT7-…

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

- Epictetus