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Manliness has always been taught. Taught by fathers, grandfathers, uncles, elders.

With the rise of feminism, no-fault divorce and promiscuity, that chain has broken.

Weak men and fatherless homes have created a dearth of strong masculine examples for our young men.

You may not be responsible for the cards you've been dealt, but you are absolutely responsible for how you play your hand.

Here are a few basic things you can do to increase your masculine aura:

1. Start hitting the gym regularly.

Make it a part of your identity. This will teach you discipline and give you confidence and strength. It will make your body healthy and resilient. Tap into the warrior mentality that resides in every male heart.

2. Find role models.

Always remember that your heroes are also only men, they are not saints, but they still have much to teach you. These men may be the authors of books, or a respectable group in your church or at a martial arts school. I say this with this caveat: be careful where you place your wholehearted trust.

3. Learn how to make money.

Men are born to secure resources: to provide and protect. It's innate to our function in the world. In today's world, that means making good money. Money is good, but always remember, it's only a means to an end and not an end in itself. Do not let it become your God.

4. Build your spiritual life.

Develop a deep connection to God and the mysteries of the universe. Show me a man with a powerful faith, and I will show you a man who can endure every hardship life throws at him. Life can and will be very, very hard on you. The difficulties you overcome are in many ways life itself. They aren't there to break you, but to forge you into the man you are meant to become. Trust in God.

5. Do hard things.

Ultimately, this is what men do. We are the ones that do what needs to be done. The things that no one else is willing or even able to do, this is the dominion of the masculine force. The strong hands of the men that came before you built this world, and there is still much building to do. The world needs each and every one of you who is reading this post to make of yourself a noble man of consequence.

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May your T be ever increasing.

In Victory,

Alexander | Valor Disciple