The Lone Wolf Myth

The Lone Wolf Myth

There is a romanticized image that modern culture has sold to men, and most of us have bought it at wholesale price. It’s the image of the lone wolf. He is the stoic, silent operator. He carries the weight of his family, his business, and his life completely on his...
Who are the Men Around you?

Who are the Men Around you?

There is a quiet truth that most men only begin to understand later in life: the people around you are never neutral. The conversations you have, the attitudes you absorb, and the standards that are silently accepted within your circle slowly shape the kind of man you...
“Remember the dog in the water”

“Remember the dog in the water”

On the second day of the retreat, we walked down the mountains and into a small lake. We had done a lot of hard work on our minds the day before, and that day was dedicated to reconnecting with our bodies. The air down the path was crisp, the views astonishing, and...
The Lone Wolf Myth

Bringing the retreat back home

The retreat may be over, but the work isn’t: This is where the real work begins. For three days in Costa Rica, we set aside our routines, distractions, and armor. We gathered as men who were ready to face ourselves and to remember what it feels like to be alive,...
Brotherhood begins before arriving

Brotherhood begins before arriving

As our retreat in Costa Rica draws near, it’s easy to think that the work begins the moment we step onto the land: When we circle up, dive into practices, and face the exercises designed to stretch us. But in reality, the real journey begins much earlier. Brotherhood...