by rik | Mar 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Beast Was Necessary.Letting It Lead Isn’t. Marc Maron said it in a way most men feel immediately: “The monster I created to protect the child in me is hard to manage.” And that’s the truth. Not the polished version.Not the therapy version.The real one. Because...
by rik | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
He Never Raised His Voice. He Raised My Standard. A close friend, and a man I would describe as a father figure, passed away this week. He was one of those men who said what he meant and meant what he said. Driven. Successful. Direct. He taught me a lot about...
by rik | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Pain Is the Price Everyone wants the rewards of life. The love.The ambition.The purpose.The feeling that you are building something that matters. But very few people want the other half of the deal. Because the truth is, every one of those things comes with a...
by rik | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Manosphere Didn’t Create the Problem. It Exposed It. This weekend I watched the documentary exploring what’s been labelled the manosphere. Influencers.Podcasts.Forums. Millions of young men listening to voices that much of mainstream culture seems deeply...
by rik | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
You Can Dent Me. But You Can’t Beat Me. There’s a line I once heard from Barry Hearn that has stayed with me ever since. “I’m unbeatable. You can dent me. You can hurt me. But you can’t beat me. I’m too happy not to exist.” At first glance it sounds like confidence....
