Some people think my views on human nature are unique. But they’re shaped by my observations and life experiences—a lot of which was recorded for later study. To me, my views are common sense—something we got away from in recent years, hence the need to write and talk more about it.
I want to do my part in bringing common sense back.
I believe much of human behavior can be traced back to fundamental desires, such as freedom (for men) and the inspiration we draw from beauty—how these innate drives influence personal ambition and societal development.
For example, I’m convinced much of civilization was inspired by and built to impress (and provide for) women. And that if all women lost their jobs, we’d make an adjustment. But if all men lost their jobs, it’d lead to societal collapse.
Times They Are A-Changin’
We’re living through an era where women, who for a very long time engaged in conversations with each other about matters ranging from the serious—gathering, childcare, mentoring girls on best practices to support the community—to the unserious—where good times and prosperity meant they could enjoy discourse about nonsense and enter the workforce. Survival wasn’t a major concern.
However, survival and security did become a serious concern in recent years, and women new to power weren’t able to recognize that the tribe (now called a nation-state) was under threat of being destroyed. During the recent revolution, it was only exceptional women who spoke out against the tribe’s youth being castrated, seeing our money laundered to enrich our leaders, or the castle drawbridge left open to foreign invaders.
Mental illness is partly to blame, as an estimated 1/3 of women suffer from a mental deficiency that requires prescription medication. Therefore, the political question of our time is whether women should have an equal say in matters of the tribe’s security.
Historically, the responsibility of maintaining law & order fell to men i.e. jailing murderers & rapists, protecting the castle walls, etc. But in the conflation of the sexes that has defined our era, we entered uncharted territory. Suddenly, masculine womens’ opinions on matters of war negotiations, removing illegal entrants from the tribe, or protecting our leaders, were given equal weight.
In fact, the person responsible for protecting our former (now current) leader was a masculine woman who said the lapse in security that allowed our leader to get shot was due to a sloped roof.
It’d be laughable if it weren’t so serious, since the attempted assassin was stopped by a man on a roof with the same slope. And although a leader with integrity would immediately resign— accountability isn’t a trait the modern masculine woman comes to easily—she had to be forced out.
The Time to Lead is Now
I enjoy figuring out the complexities of human behavior, particularly the motivations behind someone’s actions and the societal roles of men and women, especially since we’ve managed to confuse them so well in the modern world.
The nuances of human interactions are fascinating. Why do we feel jealousy and envy? How and why do men and women view respect so differently? How and why do single/childless women over 40 and feminine men so easily misplace empathy, often taking the side that would inevitably lead to civilizational suicide?
As men, it’s our job to lead. In order to be good leaders, we learn not only from personal anecdotes and that of others, but from historical insights—since human nature doesn’t change.
I become a better leader when I understand why people act the way they do. This enables me to better hold others accountable. In my small world coaching young people (mostly men), this leads to self-improvement they often didn’t think possible—which results in them living more deliberately and having a more fulfilling life.
If you share my views, people might say you’re weird [like me]. I say, let ’em think you’re weird. Most people aren’t even a good judge of themselves, much less others.
Spend time reflecting on human nature to glean practical wisdom. Internalize quotes and the philosophical musings of writers whose works have stood the test of time—books we still read hundreds of years later.
As a by-product of your deep exploration of what drives people to grow, connect, protect, and thrive, you and the tribe will get to experience all three.
Pray for our leaders.
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