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> "Violence is not a god to be worshipped but a fundamental reality of the universe, a constant that one must recognize and respect if one is to achieve true enlightenment." People who don't understand the primacy of violence in human interactions are, collectively, some of the most dangerous people alive -- because their delusion causes them to make foolish choices that put others in danger. I explored the reality of violence in my most widely-read essay, "Violence is Golden." https://www.jack-donovan.com/sowilo/2... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHVrcjVYQS1DU2w3Mjd4Ml85NlJHNUxBSlgyQXxBQ3Jtc0trRlRZNjVjektteUdjamN4d25DekUwSTI1aC15VTR6ZXdCdkpwdUUzUG5YeUFMV3ZkNl9TakNveEVJNVJPY0pQLW9yZ0FOalZIVW9nTFFrQ1RHcXQzbHhZajhhNWtFVDBaQjVzWUdUWVlreVdIZTJ3Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jack-donovan.com%2Fsowilo%2F2010%2F09%2F11%2Fviolence-is-golden%2F&v=GtA6ydhoEqY] This year, I wanted to present those ideas in a new way, so I wrote this fable about a tiger seeking true enlightenment. You can find the full text of the fable on my web site. https://www.jack-donovan.com/sowilo/2... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2FGV3A3bFE3cDVMcDdDMF9TeTR5d1pYcDNQd3xBQ3Jtc0ttSkhXRW50aU5GZXlfTWpyNk9HUTZ6eVpONVlNZ3BOc0JuT1BDSDNXYlZBQjFwTWRyRXhDcDdybG5FNTRhY3Zpd2plc3V3VmotVXNUcVlfV2M5MGxUZy1rWWRyY0szZUJDTHNBdU9hZzN5WFlVNGtZZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jack-donovan.com%2Fsowilo%2F2024%2F07%2F07%2Fhow-the-tiger-opened-his-third-eye%2F&v=GtA6ydhoEqY] If you enjoyed this fable, please like and share and let me know in the comments. There are also Third Eye of the Tiger rash guards and t-shirts at the Brutal Company Store https://starttheworld.com/collections... [https://starttheworld.com/collections/third-eye-of-the-tiger?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=product_shelf] Stay Solar. ऋत

Caskey is hip-hop artist whose recent album "This Isn't Even My Final Form" topped the iTunes hip-hop charts. Caskey has been a successful artist for 10 years, but recently made some positive life changes. Today, he aims to be a productive and inspiring influence on his fans, on other artists, and on the broader hip-hop community. Caskey and I connected recently through social media, and I managed to book an interview with him and then go meet him and see one of his shows (he's currently on tour). We talked about fitness, art, poetry, spirituality, and staying focus. Caskey's energy is infectious, and in a world where everyone seems to want to become a motivational speaker -- right now, the man just can't help it. By the time I was done talking to him, I wanted to go out and take over the world. To paraphrase "Thus Spake Zarathustra," Caskey went to the mountain with ashes, and now he's coming down into the valley and he’s bringing fire. CASKEY https://bakingwithcaskey.com https://www.instagram.com/caskey/ BOOKS MENTIONED Fire in the Dark by Jack Donovan [https://amzn.to/3nUd1MQ] Thus Spake Zarathustra by Nietzsche [https://amzn.to/3OQRbWx] Odin and the Mead of Poetry -- told well originally in the Prose Edda, but told recently and well in Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology [https://amzn.to/3aw56lV] FOLLOW JACK DONOVAN ON Twitter https://twitter.com/ph2t3r [https://twitter.com/ph2t3r] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starttheworld/ [https://www.instagram.com/starttheworld/] Rumble https://rumble.com/c/starttheworld [https://rumble.com/c/starttheworld] SUPPORT MY WORK ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/starttheworld [https://www.patreon.com/starttheworld]

Ian Smith is the co-owner of Atilis Gym in New Jersey, which has openly and publicly defied the state's draconian lockdown orders. He and his business partner have been arrested, had their business license pulled, and have been fined over a million dollars. (They’re still being fined over $15,000 a day). He made a decision to take a public stand — because someone had to do it. He’s doing what millions of men are afraid to do, and I think he deserves to be recognized and applauded for it.  We had a really animated conversation about bullies and freedom and masculinity.  Follow Ian on Instagram @iansmithfitness [https://www.instagram.com/iansmithfitness/?hl=en] and consider contributing to his legal defense fund.  https://atilisfundraiser.com/ [https://atilisfundraiser.com/]

John Sonmez is the man behind  @Bulldog Mindset  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCFxdcuY-S6yjZGq_2cjilHg] -- a large and growing community of men working to better themselves physically, socially, and financially. John started out as a nerdy software guy, then worked to become a millionaire, retire at 33, and transform himself mentally and physically. Now he spends a lot of his time coaching other men. I met John recently when he spoke at the  @21 Studios  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCuErSr7xeR763BzTJL7yJ7A] convention in Orlando, and he's the real deal. We talked for an hour about philosophy and some of the problems men face today, but one part of the conversation that stood out was his story about "becoming a finisher." A lot of guys have great ideas, but end up leaving a trail of unfinished projects behind them. Mentioned : Seneca's letters to Lucilius https://bulldogmindset.com  @Bulldog Mindset  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCFxdcuY-S6yjZGq_2cjilHg] Instagram @ bulldogmindset Sign up for my mailing list for exclusive essays, news, special offers, and more. https://bit.ly/2Y69xdt Support this podcast, the growing mailing list, and get early access to new content and offers via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/starttheworld

Trainer and speaker Alexander Cortes had a wild 2020. He was on vacation in Egypt as the lockdowns started. He ended up flying to Thailand and decided to live there for the rest of the year, where he trained Muay Thai under Sagat. We also talk about Ancient Greek training, training outdoors, and much more. To purchase AJAC's research into Ancient Athletics, follow this link: https://gumroad.com/l/UKOld [https://gumroad.com/l/UKOld] Sign up for my mailing list for exclusive essays, news, special offers, and more. https://bit.ly/2Y69xdt [https://bit.ly/2Y69xdt] Support this podcast, the growing mailing list, and get early access to new content and offers via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/starttheworld [https://www.patreon.com/starttheworld]