Happy Sunday! As promised, here is my newest piece, The Pursuit of Vitality. It describes what vitality is, breakdowns the roadblocks to vitality, and gives a few ways to increase it in your own life. It's a starting place as I have a lot more to say on this topic so I'll be updating it periodically to give it more depth.

Alrighty, on to the Stir!

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The World of Masculine and Feminine

I'm going to start this email off with something a little different. Instead of an article, I'm quoting a passage from a book I've been reading The Way of the Superior Man (book notes coming soon). Lots of great wisdom in it about the difference between men and women, the masculine and feminine polarity. It's specifically advice for men, advice that is hard for most men (myself included) to put into consistent practice.

The masculine grows by challenge, but the feminine grows by praise. A man must be unabashed and expressed in his appreciation for his woman. Praise her freely.

Men grow by challenge. So, as a man, you probably have a masculine habit of challenging people, including your woman, in order to get her to improve or grow.

Only the masculine side of your woman will grow through challenge.

The feminine side thrives on support and praise. Telling her, "I love the shape of your body," will be much greater incentive for her to exercise than telling her, "I hope you don't gain any more weight."

Praise always magnifies the quality of your woman that you praise.

"You're so beautiful when you smile," is much more effective than, "You're so ugly when you frown," although they both indicate your desire for her smile. When speaking to your woman, it is always better to call the glass half full than half empty.

Praise is literal food for feminine qualities. If you want your woman to grow in her radiance, health, happiness, love, beauty, power, and depth, praise these qualities. Praise them daily, a number of times.

It is a difficult practice for most men to learn, but you must learn to praise the very qualities you feel are not yet praiseworthy in order for them to become so. In other words, praise the tiny quality that you want to grow.

If you know that your woman would be healthier if she exercised more, don't tell her that. It will feel like an insult to her, a rejection of her the way she is. Instead, tell her how sexy she is when she sweats in her leotards. Tell her how much it turns you on when she moves her body. Whatever parts of her body you really like, let her know, frequently.

Praising the things you really enjoy when she exercises will magnify her exercising. On the other hand, by telling her why she should exercise, you are indicating that she is not acceptable to you the way she is. Praise works. Information doesn't. Praise motivates. Challenge doesn't. Try it.

Praise specific things you love about your woman five to ten times a day. Find out what happens.

The World of Incredible Watercrafts

I've always enjoyed driving a jet ski or boat but never did I think it would be possible to drive something that could go underwater! I came across this "thing" and was like what in the world is this? Is it a killer whale?

NOPE! It's the Seabreacher, a high performance semi-submersible watercraft that can go underwater and do flips. I watched this video and thought it was amazing! I'd love to drive one of these gadgets and for $100k+ I can haha! Here's a link to the website if you're want to see more videos.

The World of You Don't Know What You Don't Know

Apparently, these freaking takeout boxes unfold into a plate, making it a lot easier to eat from. Almost nobody knows this since it's not obvious, and you'd think it would have instructions or something to help people. Well, now you know for the next time.

The World of Wisdom

@Naval Think for yourself, not of yourself. Think of others, not for others.

End Note

Read my latest article and let me know what you think about it. I'd really appreciate the feedback. What should I write about next? My specific wealth roadmap or friendship?

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Brennen