As you know from the recent guests I’ve had join us on the show, we’ve held a lot of conversations exploring both the red pill and blue pill communities. Looking at both sides and considering, objectively, what is true and what best serves the current state of masculinity as we see it now, we’re here for this incredible conversation to move the narrative forward and extrapolate the best ideas you can build on to think through masculinity in a novel way that empower you.This episode challenges you to consider the root cause for the answers many of these YouTubers and Influencers are reaching beyond truth to answer.*In the first part of this two-part episode, Ryan lays out:*4 Stoic Virtues the Red & Blue Pillers Can All Build Their Life Around*The True Essence of Power and Masculinity (Are you aligned with the algorithm or actual fulfillment in your life?)*How Only Fans Has Made Slaves of Men’s Values & Beliefs*Why Pointing Blame Everywhere Else Doesn’t Make Your Lack of Success Any BetterStick around for part two of this power packed conversation with Ryan Holiday as he runs down the stoic view of gendered emotions, not being red-pilled, and the social media distortion that’s got you too dizzy to aim at anything.Follow Ryan Holiday:Website: https://ryanholiday.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanholiday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanholiday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday/ SPONSORS:elizabeth@advertisepurple.com***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.* New episodes delivered ad-free* Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more* Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list* You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:*Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement*Money Mindset: Business & Finance*Relationship Theory: Relationships*Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health*Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz*****Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices