The spartan way. What modern men can learn from ancient warriors. Brett McKay. 2019.
- Manhood is a journey. Rites of passage. From boy to young to man. Tresholds. Importance of mentoring: have a mentr, be a mentor. At any age, a spartan knew what was expected of him, and had no doubt where he belonged.
- Brotherhood is born in breaking bread. No man wins any battle, of any kind, completely by himself, but rather requires a team of comrades. Brotherhood and fraternity. “In common life, laughter and ridicule were not unfrequent at the public tables; to be able to endure ridicule was considered the mark of a Lacedæmonian spirit.”
- The mindset and tactics of a battle-ready warrior. There is power in appearance. Always perform a pre-battle ritual. Keep your men busy. If there is no work, make it up. Be both fierce and reverent. Endurance. Mental toughness to bolster physical toughness, and vice versa. Speak (and think and act) laconically. Achieve mastery in your trade. Focus. Habits. The quiet professional. Act like you’ve been there before.
