The Black Lotus Podcast1 Aug 2021

#33- Men and Motivation, feat. Jordanrmure

In this episode Mike and Josiah hopped on Instagram live to discuss masculinity in the modern era and what men can do to improve. There was also a surprise appearance from tiktok phenom and friend of the podcast, @Jordanrmure.

00:47- Intro

06:47- Simps vs "Alpha males"

09:37- What makes a beta male?

12:17- Aspects of masculinity that aren't shown in society

15:47- The one thing that encompasses masculinity as a whole

20:37- You cannot demand respect but you can command it through your energy

25:17- Would you consider yourself to have Divine Masculinity?

27:07- You don't have to know your purpose initially but you should be working to figure it out.

31:17 Role models that can influence us in the wrong way.

34:02- Misconceptions on masculinity

37:27- Defining toxic masculinity in society

39:47- Flexing doesn't make you matter more

42:07- What do we really view as a positive lifestyle

45:37- The lack of knowledge and positive influence in the Black community

48:37 Masculinity today is confused with violence

54:15 Black men in society don't typically use their masculinity the right way

1:00:47- Slavery tactics still present today

1:04:47- Negative traits of "Alpha males"

1:07:47- Your childhood alters your future masculinity

1:10:47- Mental strength and fighting through life

1:11:47- Different types of expression

1:16:47- There are so many things that you can do other than desiring the flashy lifestyles. ( Rappers, athletes, etc)

1:19:23- Professional athletes can be used as puppets

1:21:47- When will the flashy lifestyle become uncool

1:24:47- We hope that higher powers in society will bring us to their level

1:26:47 Why do we do good just to be rewarded.

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