EP 232 — Josh Tyler: Manhood in Process

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Paul Chek

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🗓️ 14 March 2023

⏱️ 218 minutes

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Summary

What does being a real and good man really mean? Your mileage will definitely vary significantly depending on who you’re listening to…

To answer this thorny question and many more, Paul explores manhood with former MMA fighter, father, adventurer and Savage Gentleman Josh Tyler.

Josh describes the wide gulf between men and boys and explains why leaning heavily on curiosity and learning from your mistakes matters in this gentlemanly Living 4D conversation.

Follow Josh on social media via Instagram on his MMA page or Savage Gentleman page. Check out his Savage Gentleman podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud or wherever you listen to them.

For Living 4D listeners: Save 10 percent on any gear you purchase at Josh’s Savage Gentleman website by using the promo code chek10 at checkout.

Timestamps

Is there a war against masculinity? (8:45)
Find the edges, push the envelope and ask better questions. (14:19)
From wrestling to MMA and the journey, not the destination. (16:45)
What getting into a fistfight with another human can teach you. (20:17)
“My true drive to compete and pursue all these things actually comes from just being curious.” (26:07)
The origins of Savage Gentleman. (40:57)
Men just need to do, then learn from their mistakes. (48:55)
Josh doesn’t love the alpha male concept. (1:02:36)
Do you recognize and appreciate being in the presence of someone better than you at a thing? (1:21:08)
Taking the sacred and making it profane. (1:38:06)
Differences between men and boys. (1:45:57)
A society perpetuating an extended male childhood. (2:06:19)
Weaving illusions attracts illusions. (2:21:42)
The process of stripping down a man to his spirit to discover who he really is. (2:29:11)
Who do men ask for help? (2:36:35)
Being present and paying attention. (2:43:07)
What is the compass in your life? (2:52:52)
Make that choice and love your ability to poop. (3:07:12)
Intelligently managing personal hurt/discomfort versus personal harm. (3:12:46)
What is Savage Gentleman? (3:22:12)
Josh’s two-word tip for navigating manhood: Gain experience. (3:31:06)

Resources

Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax
A simulacrum
The work of Mahatma Gandhi

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Transcript

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0:00.0	man, it's a lot easier to control a child than it is to control a man, a free-thinking,
0:04.9	self-realized autonomous man. They're dangerous. They're dangerous. They're dangerous.
0:10.0	That's a problem, but you know, I can pacify a child you know I can give him as
0:14.6	just throw some cotton candy here's your here's your binky here's your video
0:19.5	game or some porn here's some porn right right here's a football game you know enjoy here
0:24.4	he have have some beer and some some chicken wings and enjoy. Sadly this is kind of
0:29.6	what masculinity has been kind of funneled towards is like, all right, there's this safe masculinity that society has allowed where it's like you can have your football, you can have your beer and your cigar, you can have your man room, but it's a very sterile and or a neutered idea of
0:45.9	masculinity, but most men, when they think about manly stuff, they think about cars and,
0:50.8	you know, all of these very superficial
0:53.8	superficial thank you very superficial just water down versions of what a man
0:58.4	could and should be
1:00.0	welcome to living for the with Paul Chet.
1:02.6	Today, Paul is talking with the co-founder of Savage Gentlemen Josh Tyler.
1:07.8	Josh is a man on a quest to reach his full potential and to help others do the same.
1:13.0	As a school teacher turned professional fighter and amateur survivalist,
1:17.6	his wild and varied experiences led him to co-founds savage gentleman
1:22.0	with Matt Winslow.
1:23.2	Like the company's namesake implies, he is a walking juxtaposition of this dichotomy of
1:28.3	masculinity.
1:29.3	As a husband, father, fighter and philosopher, Josh continues to explore and improve upon both aspects
1:36.0	and encourages all men to do so as well.
1:38.7	If you enjoy today's episode, please consider leaving us a five-star rating and a warm review at the top of the
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