Why Young Men Are Falling Behind—And What To Do

Talking points: culture, masculinity, social issues

Inspired by a recent article in the WSJ. Young men are facing some serious difficulties right now. We need to not just be aware of what’s going on, but follow that up with coherent, intelligent action.

I’m not some genius who can declare national-level policy changes, but I KNOW what works on an individual level. If you’re a man who’s struggling in the face of increasing isolation and an uncertain future, here are five things you can work on right now.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:03:32) - The data presented

(00:09:44) - Young men now have to struggle against modern culture more than ever

(00:14:05) - Why can men do on an individual level in the face of all this? Number one: stop blaming women.

(00:18:06) - Number two: set right your relationship to risk

(00:20:30) - Number three and four: engage in healthy confrontation, and make friends with people you respect

(00:24:53) - Number five: you’ve got to set in shape. Prioritize actually living IN your body

***

Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/

Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship

Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance.

Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify

For more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices