So I have a tremendous fear of heights especially man made heights. I've been doing some training for zipline and had to face my fear of heights lean into discomfort and ridea 400' zipline. My heart definitely jumped and was beating out of my chest but I did it and wish I had pictures or video lol. What discomfort or fear are you leaning into this week?

Everyone needs rest at times. To rejuvenate, to heal, to plan your next step. Even Stoics. Control what you can, let what you can't control go. You can't control other people's actions, tlintentions, or expectations. You can control yours. Practice sitting somewhere quite without any distractions, pho es, devices for 4 hours and just be. Let your mind wander, let it plan, let it rest. Then start again and pick some challenges to do this week and post them for the other brothers to see. Thank you brothers for joining me on this journey!

🌲 Wilderness Challenge: The Barefoot Log Carry Today I tested myself in a different way: barefoot, carrying a heavy log through rough ground. No shoes. No padding. Just me, the earth, and the weight of that wood digging into my shoulders. Why? Because the Stoics practiced voluntary discomfort. They knew that by seeking out hardship in controlled ways, they built resilience for when life brought real trials. Carrying that log wasn’t just about strength—it was about: ⚖️ Balance (every step careful on sticks and stones) 💥 Endurance (the log grows heavier the longer you walk) 🧠 Mental toughness (resisting the urge to quit when pain shows up) It reminded me that growth doesn’t come from comfort. Sometimes it takes stripping things back—like walking barefoot—to wake up the body and sharpen the mind. 👉 Would you ever try something like this? 👉 What’s your version of a “barefoot log carry” in daily life?

Let me see your Challenges

Just filmed myself standing under a freezing outdoor hose for 1 minute — not for comfort, but for discipline. The Stoics leaned into voluntary discomfort to train for life’s storms. When you choose the cold, you’re proving to yourself: “I can do hard things.” Brotherhood, your challenge today: 🔹 1-minute cold shower or hose rinse. 🔹 Share your experience in the comments. 🔹 What did you feel? What did you learn? This is Day 1 of living Stoicism in the wild. Who’s stepping up?