Build Wisdom and Do Hard Things.

Most adult relationships revolve around quick coffees or lunches. This isn’t enough for meaningful connection. We evolved from living in small tribes: living, hunting, and going through hardship together.

“We all need a Golf Game, whether we play golf or not…I’ve experienced next level connections when I’ve done something physical with a person…surfing, rock climbing, biking. The shared connections are deeper than anything else.” -Joe Sulak, Zen Ascent

“Humans don’t mind hardship, in fact they thrive on it; what they mind is not feeling necessary. Modern society has perfected the art of making people not feel necessary.” -Sebastian Junger, Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging

Build Wisdom and Do Hard Things.

“Go do something physically hard, preferably outside, with other men. That’s the first thing I tell any man who wants to be a better husband and leader.” -Gino Collura, Husband Strength

Almost all Blue zones share two characteristics: physical activity and deep relationships.