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Building Confidence And Self Worth: Lessons From King Arthur

2025/6/19
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Conor Beaton: 我观察到社会上成熟的男性气质正在衰退，许多男性在寻找自我领导和人生意义时感到困惑。现代文化在这方面有所缺失，只告诉男性不应该成为什么样的人，而没有提供积极的榜样。因此，我认为我们需要一场“古老的复兴”，回归古代文本、故事和神话中蕴含的智慧。亚瑟王的故事就是一个很好的例子，它反映了男性心灵的渴望、创伤和内在召唤。通过研究亚瑟王的故事，我们可以找到成为更踏实、更成熟的男人的道路，培养内在的权威和真实性。对我而言，这意味着坚持真理和真实性，并与那些不想要的经历和材料打交道，最终培养出对自我有掌控力的人格。

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Talking points: myth, psychology, purpose

I've loved myths and legends since I was a kid. As a man, that love has only grown because they can serve up powerful, meaningful guidance. So this week, we're digging into what Arthur, Excalibur, and the Holy Grail teach about the journey of the mature masculine.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:38) - Boyhood, coming of age, and crossing the thresholds of manhood

(00:07:45) - The symbol and importance of Excalibur

(00:16:04) - The sword in the stone CAN’T be pulled by might

(00:18:33) - The meaning of pursuing the “holy grail”

(00:22:36) - Purpose and ego don’t usually mix