A Man's Code of Honor | The Art of Manliness

In this video I discuss the classical code of honor that has guided men from around cultures and time. I present my idea of what the code could look like in the modern era. For more information see here: www.artofmanlin...
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[@Spider58x]

Excellent video. I want to sum up what you said from 5:13-5:40 with quote: "The society that separates scholars from its warriors will have it thinking done by cowards and it fighting done by fools" -Thucydides

[@MonkeyBurrito]

Spider58x nice quote!

[@StudioThirtyEight]

I am going to frame this. It's good to see the men following AoM care enough about pursuing betterment enough to keep each other strong. Thanks, man.

[@sunflowerseeds2327]

But that is exactly what is happening in today's world.

[@toddostrander4376]

Nice quote!

[@kme3894]

This is wonderful content. I have recently realized how our (women's) idea of men is also very confused and we ourselves don't even know what solid, honorable men look and act like. The over-intellectualized man (often not so honorable and a little weak) versus the tough macho man (who lost contact with his deep feelings of love, tenderness and protection) seem to be the only two options out there. But they don't have to! As a woman, I am trying to consciously educate myself to spot the men who strive for a balance between these two extremes. They seem to be rare, but perhaps they are just less obvious than those who embody one of the two extremes. AND, most importantly, I am making an effort to being a woman of value myself, which is half of the problem in men-women relationships today (in this respect, your video about dating red flags for men was very informative). One of the things I am fed up with is this idea that men are all sex-crazed animals with no other needs when it comes to relationships. We have been brain-washed by all kinds of "well meaning" people, media, etc., as much as men have been brain-washed to think that most women are only interested in money, power, and the like. These stereotypes are harmful to all of us, sadly. Thank you for this thought-provoking video!

[@janhoffmann7925]

I as a man am very impressed! The world needs more enlightened women like you! I feel like most woman always blame men for failure in relationships and never consider working on their own values and behavior. You are an exception and it makes me feel good.

[@janhoffmann7925]

I as a man am very impressed! The world needs more enlightened women like you! I feel like most woman always blame men for failure in relationships and never consider working on their own values and behavior. You are an exception and it makes me feel good.

[@V0NRH1NE]

I too am very impressed with this type development from a woman in modern society. I tip my hat to you good madam and hope that virtuous minds like yours may be more common.

[@arturbabajev7936]

M'lady, this is an amazing thought process, I can't agree with you an more, in ALL of your points, if only everyone could have your mindset and your logic, the world would be a better place, I wish you all the best. Have a great day!

[@kme3894]

Thank you everyone for expressing your appreciation for my comment. I truly do believe in the need for us ALL to both look in the mirror and at each other with compassion, respect and genuine willingness to see who the other is beyond first impressions and preconceived ideas/fears. 5 months after I originally posted my comment, I am happy to report that I am seeing more and more of these honorable men around me and I realize that I am seeing them because I have attuned to those qualities and learned to see them more clearly. The world is made of much better people than what the media want us to believe!

[@thomasnn]

10/10 would definately drink a cup of black coffee with you

[@artofmanliness]

***** Thank you sir.

[@ChuckCanada1]

Art of Manliness Or a nice cold chilled mug of Weihenstephaner Vitus and a Captain Black Cigar while playing some Snooker.

[@arnoldmartinnez2623]

where Starbucks were men not girly teens have whiskey

[@spaaaaace8952]

definitely*

[@luissalinas5162]

Nh k sure it is , just add Tabasco

[@izzyxyoung]

As someone who grew up without a father and five sisters, I have always felt immasculated. Your videos are finally giving the idea of who I am supposed to be, and it just feels so right.

[@dickmonkey-king1271]

You must love Andrew Tate :D

[@OldEnough1461]

@@dickmonkey-king1271 This guy wrote this comment 7 fucking years ago. He wrote the comment 7 years before you even heard of andrew tate.

[@Speedy_pig123]

@@dickmonkey-king1271not any self respecting man, no.

[@dab4857]

@@dickmonkey-king1271 andrew tate wasnt a thing 8 years ago. 🤡🤡

[@TheBlazeofSteel]

As a 19 who's growing up without a dad around your videos really teach me what i missed and what its like being a man (Until watching your videos i didn't know what it meant to be a man). This video inperticular thank you for the lesson, I look forward to your other videos.

[@CarlosGonzalez-ro2ow]

TheBlazeofSteel I feel you I never grew up around real men,Neither did my dad so we don't really know wassup.

[@URKCEHinoSuu]

I hope you're doing well now.

[@moonlightfitz]

Same. I’m gay and idk what’s the meaning of “man”.

[@IvanVlogzz]

@@moonlightfitz what I would define the meaning of a man its somebody who can provide stability and protect, stand up for what you think its right.

[@poisonous_air4333]

its crazy how i miss my father, hes been in prison my entire life, so i never knew him. Its strange how you can miss someone that you dont even know...

[@Urspo]

Sir: you did a fine job with this.

[@artofmanliness]

Ur Spo Thank you.

[@charlieaydin1377]

Brother, this stirred something in my soul and inspired me to be better, and do better. When I look to my right, I want a man like you, and hopefully, when you look to your left, there is a man like me.

[@Maurelius1948]

It’s better to be a warrior in a garden, then a gardener in a war

[@sanctoulto]

A lot of the comments run along the line of, "I didn't have a father, thanks for the video." Guys, look around you. Find the man you want to model yourself after. If you can't find one, change your surroundings. These videos are great, but you'll learn so much more through watching a good person in action.

[@manuelpalmeira7278]

Exactly what I'm doing. I had a terrible father, so I sought out other men.

[@brentwagstaff9454]

I think this video gets at the core of what the Art of Manliness is all about

[@virginiaplain100]

I like this channel better than some of the piggish anti-woman channels of the Roosh V variety. The underlying philosophy is simple: Be a good man, meaning a decent human being overall. Women can take away some pointers from your videos too without being put off by anti-woman sentiment seen in other channels discussing masculinity.

[@katiebolger4705]

yesss

[@cryora]

Virginia Plain I don't know if being compelled to show a guy who doesn't live up to the same standards as wrong and weak is what I'd consider as being a good man. It sounds like someone who would start a fight in a bar or on the street and do more harm to society than good. The other qualities seem decent, but you know, there isn't enough hours in a day for a guy to become both Summa Cum Laude and Top Athlete. Usually, you sacrifice one to be really good at the other, or be a mediocre generalist.

[@sr.ahaples6895]

Prince Original Looks like we've got an NPC here

[@grouch314]

Agreed. Being masculine and honourable doesn't involve being anti-woman

[@drewbiedrewbie]

This is one of them videos I can see myself coming back to watch every now and then.

[@Hissatsu5]

One of my fav quotas is " speak softly and carry a big stick" I think Theodore Roosevelt came across this wisdom wile hunting in Africa

[@Forgetaboutit26]

Same but the quote was well before his adventures in Africa. It was his foreign policy as he felt America should try to become a world power and had the ability to but wanted to still keep an isolationist policy with friendly diplomatic relations with all nations, but when they didn't see eye to eye he would use his great white fleet to take what he felt was key to American success

[@SuperSaltyFries]

+Hissatsu5 I appreciate Theodore Roosevelt as a patriot and the standard of what a man should strive to be, but I can't help but feel like he is over idolized. The man was a blatant racist that feared mixing of races and felt whites were superior to all other races. I do commend him on inviting Booker T Washington to the White House for lunch. I'm also white, just tossing that out there.

[@Hissatsu5]

But you can say that about most of the early presidents including Abraham Lincoln who was also racist

[@Cinnabun]

+SuperSaltyFries Understand the era they lived in first, also understand the things he spoke of are exactly the reason we don't believe those same things today.

[@juanmanuelcoria79]

Aristoteles defines that well, he said: What kind of man you should like to have next to you in war? That is the kind of man you should be like. The best men, the aristoi.

[@MelodyLiuJade]

I’m a girl that has been looking at AoM ever since I was a preteen (although rarely and not seriously until now). Originally it was just for my personal improvement, but it’s also presented a different perspective on the meaning of “masculinity” in the context of our cultural history. My generation, Digital Natives/Gen Z and the previous generation, Millennials/Gen Y, tend to focus on discussing “fragile masculinity”, which, although prevalent and damaging, misrepresents traditional masculinity as a whole-- like believing PU and genuine leather are the same material. I noticed a lot of people following this channel seem pessimistic about youth culture in the same way that youth often look down on the culture of older generations. One thing I personally think is changing for the better as our culture grows is the disappearance of the cultural limitation of traditionally masculine to the male gender. The idea of masculinity being a male trait implies that such characteristics must be expected of boys and additionally should not be expected of females, placing the burden of competence and built of character on only one gender when it would ideally be desired in both, and forced onto none. While some may see the breaking of gender roles as the extinction of desirable masculine traits, I like to think that they, along with desirable feminine traits like emotional openness and unconditional empathy, are just going through osmosis; spreading across a larger population and mingling with each other to create more variety and a combined ideal.

[@Origamibeats]

This channel is awesome.

[@sessas811]

hey gami

[@benjamindrexler9635]

Most of your videos don't go as far as this one: they remain firmly rooted in purely informative content and only teach the topic that you're covering. The fact that these make up almost all of your videos is one of the things that I like about your channel. However, once in a while having a video like this, where you go into the realm of your opinion and make a case for how a certain thing should be when it isn't spelled out in your reading, is just the thing to break up the standard format with something more refreshing and thought-provoking. Fantastic video, and thank you for all that you do.

[@klebfg9537]

This video format is my favorite of the formats aom does. Great video.

[@artofmanliness]

klebfg9537 Thanks. I'm going to try to do more. The more philosophical videos are trickier because it's hard to distill topics into something so that it's long enough to do the topic justice, but short enough to not lose people's attention. It's challenge, but definitely forces me to get more concrete with these big picture topics.

[@RobertKhalatian]

Art of Manliness You certainly did a great job with this one. Looking forward to more.

[@haileyparlette8083]

You described it perfectly. I admire men like yourself and like my husband that actively choose to live honourably. All this tyranically neo-feminism is toxic toward all that is great about masculanity. It makes me sad. Where are the moral, virtuous, and honourable examples of how to live as a woman?! Thank you for shining a light for men. God bless.

[@JackDonovan]

Thanks for incorporating my work in this, man.

[@artofmanliness]

Jack Donovan You're welcome. As I've said in other posts and emails, you've done a great job distilling masculinity.

[@juancromerojr.4701]

Art of Manliness Although, you mentioned that no political nor philosophical ideal to be used as an example.. You should definitely consider reading or just some passages from The Origins and Doctrines of Fascism Giovanni Gentile talks about how thought and action that make up men spiritually and morally. I honestly enjoy your videos very informative and entertaining. Keep it up!!

[@nad1ax2]

@@juancromerojr.4701 what in the f...

[@brahyant1]

i truly appreciate the existence of this channel. for a young man who grew up or is growing up without a father to guide him, he still has this channel to look up to and to seek guidance. also for those single mothers who have a young son, it helps to be able to see things from a man's perspective. thank you so much for all AoM does through it's channel

[@stevemclargehuge6078]

I love the fact that these videos exist; however, it saddens me that they're needed. I wish they were around when I was a younger man.

[@UltimateKnight920]

If Ron Swanson sponsored a KZbin channel it would be this one.

[@CorrosiveColin]

I believe the most base principle of being a man is simply this: Do what needs to be done. This a simple principle. Beholden only by context and the metal of the man. Doing what must be done is the flesh upon the code; the largest organ necessary for everything else to work.

[@Orderofman]

Brett, as always, great insights man! Way to keep a deep subject entertaining and engaging. I'm subscribed!

[@johnalbert6173]

Give this man a fucking nobel prize

[@johnbyrom1033]

my father taught me that the essence of masculinity is to take responsibility. a father carries the weight of his families world on his shoulder. all that I have and all that I will ever be, how far I look and how tall I stand will all be because I'm standing on the shoulders of a man who's far better than I will ever be.

[@johnbyrom1033]

the best thing we can ever hope to do in this world is to leave a legacy for our sons and our sons for a legacy

[@drewkantos]

Amazing video! I couldn't agree with you more. This is how I live my life and though it seems foreign and strange to many people I meet, I could not be more proud of myself for the strength I have found in me, for living in this way. Not to mention, others have found trust and security in me since my growth in this way began. I encourage everyone reading this to take one small step, right now towards becoming a more honorable man!

[@williamdraken6018]

Same exact feelings here. We should be proud.

[@shrinidhi111]

Respect.

[@DanielZakatDusk]

It's very comforting to know, that there are other men who truly get what a real man should be like. You really got me with this one. Thank you for your videos, your work and for inspiring us. Keep up the good work and spread the good. Hello from Europe and Russia.

[@theminaya42]

"Live a life full of virtue , and be brave enough to defend it"

[@alysonburch]

Every man from my generation needs to watch this.

[@Xartab]

It's true. And we all regret that the art of manliness is being lost -as much as the art of womanliness. There is less space for virtue nowadays.

[@kazsmaz]

Likewise for women, you might think yourself a good woman and you may be. But it would be a lie to say there are many left.

[@Topman9792]

With videos like this there will always be a way for boys to learn how to be men.

[@cryora]

No they don't. Men can do whatever the fuck their best judgement serves them, without having to live by a code that the manipulative would use to control others anyway, without living up to the same standards themselves.

[@kibavlood5826]

and every woman of this generation should be aware of ;)

[@duhduu6658]

This is better than any confidence type video, thankyou

[@BloodShutEyes1]

You're a father figure to so many young men.

[@raghavbhartia3858]

I appreciate the videos. It helps me get a sense of direction in life. I believe that the presence of real men in society is the root solution to most, if not all problems. To that end I hope to grow in that direction so that I can be more helpful to myself, my family and to the society and the whole world. Once again, your videos are much appreciated.

[@ocean11why]

This is the single clearest definition of honor I have ever come across. Great job!

[@noahremmert2074]

Nothing better than seeing a new video or article from you Brett! Keep it up!

[@CarlosGonzalez-ro2ow]

This is my favorite youtube channel I've been watching it since age of 16 I'm turning 18 in a couple of weeks. I never grew up around real men. So I don't even know how to change a tire or use tool etc,etc just cook and clean. And this channel has tough me alot and given me many moral values Thank You Art of Manliness!

[@kcluu9390]

"Arete" was a classic description for men in the old epics. I remember reading that Hector of Troy was the best ideal for arete back then. He was the perfect son, husband, brother, captain, soldier, and defender of his homeland which was in contradiction to Achilles who was insubordinate, selfish, and conqueror.

[@araboven857]

Thank you, I had no idea how to spell "Arete" and wanted to look more into it. Even ask google had no idea wtf I was talking about lol

[@tankgirl9324]

This is awesome! Saving for my own maturity, as these are qualities Id like to embody and think all persons should embody, and as well as that for my young son!

[@willemkossen]

That was clear and true. It also makes me see clearly the areas of unbalance in me. Makes me think. Its a call to action, though im far from ready to embark on that journey now. Plenty to think about. Thanks!

[@thenonexpected]

I never had a father but one like you, sir, would have been great. Thank you very much.

[@gregtimpany4183]

Brett very well stated. I am glad to chose Teddy Roosevelt as a focus. He indeed embodied the qualities we are so lacking in today. Peace and Prosperity

[@josephgiovinazzo7282]

Very well done, wise words to our youth! Keep up the great work, we need to spread this mentality across the country. Long lost Art of Manliness.

[@DannoCrutch]

That bookshelf behind you sure is manly....;-) Love it. Good video! An enlightened view of manhood which I've stood for this my whole life. VERY well done!

[@BlueOcean_Deep]

Summary, well done and quite relevant today.

[@patrickhodson8715]

I like "power, love, and self control" from 2 Timothy 1:7. The verse says "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self control." In the Greek, the first word "δύναμις" means "power" or "strength," and also the ability to effect change. It's related to the Greek verb "δύναμαι" which means "can" or "to be able to." It's where we get the English words "dynamic" and "dynamite." The second word "ἀγάπη" is well known in Christian circles to be the highest and most virtuous form of love. This love is not inherently sexual or romantic (that would be "έρος"), although it may be shown toward a spouse. It is a selfless love. A giving, sacrificing, generous love. Putting the needs of others above ones own. It goes beyond mere affection or enjoyment of a person or thing, and moves into selfless service of that person (probably not thing because that makes no sense). The last word is "σωφρονισμός," which means "self control" or "level headedness" or "sound mindedness." It may be related to "σoφία," the Greek word for wisdom. It implies clear, rational thinking and informed decision making, even in a crisis. All these are contrasted with "δελεῖα," which is often translated "fear." Interestingly, this is the only instance of this word in the whole New Testament. Like the others, its meaning is deeper than the simple English word "fear." This fear is specifically selfish cowardice, unreliability in a crisis, letting yourself and others down because of your lack of courage, because you let your fear overtake you. It's therefore the opposite of all three of the other words previously mentioned, and I just love the contrast of this verse.

[@Nohhbody]

Great video Brett. I enjoy a good read as well as a good lift. I made my advisor proud this week. We had our annual book drive and managed to gather a record number for our event. I also love my teacher's Philosophy classes, but the way he teaches it is repetitive. He told me that it was my choice if I want to take his Logic and Critical Thinking class, because I have taken his Philosophy and Ethics classes already. Regardless, he said I should purchase the books. If I had a wood stove and an axe, I would chop would just for that stove and make it a social hub. While I waited on my doctor's appointment today, I had almost finished the first chapter of my chemistry book, since I am taking it this summer.

[@xz0mbae]

As always you hit it on the head! Watching this made me think back being in Afghanistan with my brothers and that true honor we had for one another. Thanks again for your insight.

[@phewbee]

I come back to this video two or three times a year. Excellent work.

[@tigerex777]

Less men are becoming this way in today's world.

[@AKlover]

+Daniel Lim Integrity is mostly unrewarded and often exploited and honesty, resolve, and virtue tends towards ostracism. That is the emasculated society we live in now.

[@joeygonewalkabout]

I think there WAS a trend for men to become less Manly, but this is on the turn around. With thanks to groups like this channel, men are embracing their masculinity again, and so are women. +Yoro I've generally found that anyone that calls you "friend" is not your friend. You know when another man has your back, that's what the code of honour is. You can't assume that all men are manly, in times of trouble you will work it out very quickly.

[@joeygonewalkabout]

+aussiebear22 I understand where you're coming from, so the change needs to start with you. AoM has taught me to 'feel like a man' you must 'act like a man'. I am amazed at how quickly people's behaviour toward me changed when I began to embrace this concept. You are right, the average guy is a coward. They need to be encouraged to embrace their Tactical Virtues. Embrace strength in the form of violence, but in a controlled manner like martial arts or boxing. They need to know how to behave around women, and women will respond. You are on the right track, you are learning, but don't blame the rest of the world. If you can master yourself, then the world will change around you.

[@Deathprf88]

we are living a world where feminists and apologetic liberal men will stop it nothing until we are metro sexual being used for simply breeding

[@katiebolger4705]

the fuck man?

[@davidvenegasramirez6001]

Yes. Honor code is a good idea to live by. I've been attempting (not always successful) to live by honor for eight years now. It's saved me from so many bad decisions

[@EskrimaTiger]

Great video. Great advice. TR has always been a hero of mine.

[@NatorGreen7000]

This was very helpful I new about things that were manly and did those things but I felt like if anyone asked me why those things were manly I could not tell them, but this video helped me some with that.

[@jasonfortress9027]

I would also recommend the book "king warrior magician lover" it has greatly helped me

[@DailyDartting]

KZbin is generally filled with nonsense. Thank you for causing me to pause and consider rather than merely swiping to the next 2min video. Your videos stay with me. Thanks AoM.

[@terriiii8785]

As a woman, I am loving these videos!! I love men. There is something so attractive about a MAN. I am not speaking sexual, or his looks necessarily, but just men. I love their mental strength, Those who walk honorably, courteous, gentlemen... I admire MEN!!! So many of my women friends feel that those qualities are gone.... often we feel it because boys are no longer being raised by fathers but rather women who have no respect for themselves, so why would a man respect them?? these mamas teach their children to be like them.. we live in a very sad age.

[@VoorTrekker88]

that book falling at 1:58 .... you got ghosts dude. ghosts with no honor.

[@BrijeshYadav-vl7bj]

nk3007 good observation

[@bobenheimen]

stop it Mathew McConohey. STAAAPIT

[@levibarros149]

Hey man. Hey. I got 11 kills in Vietnam, but I really should have gotten more. I threw a grenade into a school house, blew the whole damn thing up. I must have killed like 200 kids. My dickhead commander said to me "Barros, those are just kids! That counts as one kill." Anyway, the moral of this story, is that a kill is a kill is a kill.

[@VoorTrekker88]

Levi Barros Wait that was you on New Years? You still got that Gerbil's number?

[@levibarros149]

nk3007 Eyyy, is me homie! You remembered! :D Yeah sorry man the Gerbil fucked me over and gave me the number to rejection hotline :/ FML, RIGHT?! HAHAHAHA!!!!

[@aurorasartorialis7092]

This video is so richly affirming. I picked this sort of thing up as a child from reading too many epics. It took me a long time to figure out that I wasn't a man (in an autistic way -- it just wasn't very obvious to me that I was or ought to be a woman, because most of my friends and personal heroes were men). It has always been difficult to explain in a relatable way to people what I mean when I say honor or what that means to me, in my conception of womanhood (which is constructed as the complement to *this* masculinity, not modern manhood). I know a number of men who embody these values wonderfully, and they truly are like beacons of virility in the thick smog of postmodern oversensitivity, jaded apathy, and ironic posturing.

[@Jason-bg7jc]

Excellent. A well needed talk to myself and many others.

[@spidermanzeldacombo3551]

This is some great content, I approve this channel. And now I am subscribed.

[@artofmanliness]

Spiderman Zelda Combo Thanks for subscribing!

[@TheMrVengeance]

You should do a video on how to tidy up your book shelves. In a manly way of course.

[@joeygonewalkabout]

It's not Virile Agiture is it?

[@bootsontheground4913]

Crooked books means he reads them

[@falcodarkzz]

It truly is the hardest thing to balance action and serious contemplation. Fortunately I think the formula for most of us is easy - less contemplation but make it of a higher quality, like you said ancient thinkers and philosophers, or men who have proven themselves such as Roosevelt. Couple this with massive action each day and you'll be laying some granite bricks as a foundation for manhood imo.

[@caseyspencer6278]

I know this video is old now by internet standards, but it really struck me. The four "tactical virtues" really made me think about being in the military, and why veterans so often fail at adapting to regular society (especially combat arms vets). Those four virtues are the completely integral to the fighting rifle platoon hell, it's where the analogy originates. So military society makes those virtues as obvious as possible. Can I trust the new guy in the platoon who just PCS'd to this post? Well he has a combat patch on his right arm showing his courage in having deployed, a high PT score showing he can pull his weight, an Expert Infantryman Badge showing his proficiency in his job and finally his rank shows he was trusted with authority. Soldiers are used to having all their quality laid bare for the rest of the group. The dude with a fuzzy patch where his rank should be is showing everyone that through some failure in these virtues he is being punished. That he's failed PT tests, so he risks becoming a burden on a long march or fight, or that he arrogantly snubbed his superiors and compromised chain of command. Now I don't mean at all to say you have no honor if you haven't served, but that civilian society is so much bigger and yet obscured in what it deems "valuable." for example Kanye West will always be richer and more "valuable" than me but i'd bet my ass he wouldn't make it to mile 2 of a 20 mile ruck march. So when we get out the vagueness and polite niceties of the civilian world cover up the reliable measure to which we judge who we should associate ourselves with. It really becomes no wonder that so many Vets isolate themselves, become drug addicted or commit suicide. There's this condescending trend I see a lot when the news talks about veterans. It paints an image where we're under-medicated PTSD riddled loons, or that we're too robotic and can't survive somewhere where someone isn't giving you orders. Having a good long think after watching this video made me realized why that crap always pissed me off. Good fucking job, liked and subscribed.

[@leu03tab]

+Google Namepolicy Great video and fantastic follow-up remarks. Although I've never been a military man myself I think your comments make perfect sense!!! Society or the "civilian world" is a melting pot of everyone with different principles, values, virtues etc and its collective wave/current is becoming (and already is) very different from this honour code. I liked the example you gave about soldiers having all their qualites laid bare & the "dude with a fuzzy patch where his rank should be is showing". Unfortunately, these "fuzzy patch" people presently have the biggest affect on our society, and they include many individuals in the highest positions of influence (your boss, senior colleagues, the CEO, the politician, celebrity, the religious leader, the policeman, athlete, entrepreneur, journalist etc), who are undoubtly excellent at their day job...but who may inwardly lack integrity, honour or CHARACTER. For example, behind closed doors they might be cowardly, unfaithful, ruthless, wholly self-interested, abusive, racist, hateful, perverted or lacking self-control etc. Notwithstanding, our society still welcomes their influence in all areas of our lives (beyond their field of expertise), without evaluating their underlying character. Consequently, I think society has lost its way and has become more emasculated and less honour focused. I appreciate this art of manliness "movement" so we can challenge ourselves to make sure we're not the guy with the "fuzzy patch"...

[@joeygonewalkabout]

You summed up the masculine side of the Military excellently. Also the misplaced feeling of returned Vets. But, Kanye West will never be more valued than you. Just turn off your TV. If you feel strongly, as I do, email your radio station and ask them to take him off hi-repeat. That's what a man does! Ask the people you care about, "Would you be more sad if Kanye or I died?"... Wait, you don't have to, you know the answer. Don't let money make a man. You also missed a point, Vets also find other Vets, where their code is respected. That may be in a Motorcycle Gang, where they can challenge the 'Law', and the establishment that has treated them dishonourably. Maybe they need help to transition to 'Ideal Virtures', like Teddy said" I also want to see you gentle and tender". Good luck on your path.

[@thomascagle4820]

I finally found your KZbin channel. I read your articles quite often. Thanks for all your work.

[@BethanySiegenthaler]

So few people that I know like this. Perhaps strange that as a woman I follow these, but I find to be a good leader, one must have arete. And that being a good human often requires strength, courage and wisdom. Another favorite phrase (this one latin) age quod agis...do what you are doing. Mindfulness. Great video! @BethanySgnthlr

[@larva5606]

I hope to be the living example of this to my three sons

[@thecourierNCR]

Thank you for making these videos. Who knows, maybe some kid without a dad is growing up on these.

[@ChallengeAccepted666]

Bruce Wayne Haha I did. The advice here really helped me become successful

[@megageektopus]

Wow, I have never heard another so perfectly encapsulate all that I strive for in my own life. Thank you.

[@joeygonewalkabout]

I haven't either. In fact, it has taught me what to strive for. Great channel!

[@jpm74]

Brett, great job. Probably the best video you've done. Nail on head on strength, cultivation, and virtues. I was a naval officer and am now a banker. The difference between men that appreciate and understand the value of personal honor and those that don't is startling. Men today are becoming too "look at me" self-involved while also becoming too scared to defend their own honor and stand up for what is right and for others. Convience has become the prime code today. Can you do a video on horsemanship and a man's guide to art/art history? I think a lot of men could learn a lot, e.g. empathy, cultivation of your intellect, from those topics. A video on motorcycles would also be a lot of fun.

[@jegrif123]

"If you need honor defined, you don't have it" -Ron Swanson

[@isaiahwilson8119]

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever. - Chinese Proverb.

[@robertlehnert4148]

Ron is flat out wrong on this one. We sort of can get it by cultural osmosis, via fictional depictions, but it had to be explicitly taught to be effective, like anything else. Makes sense, capice?

[@dieguis86]

Very helpful bro.. I appreciate the effort and toast to that.. just motivate me to continue in the path of being the best man I can

[@brentonsmith6920]

This was well put. I feel this is a core to being a man. I remember being a young boy and watch saving private ryan. The man who sat there crying while his comrade struggled with life and death, (then didiedmade me so angry. I got older and told myself that he went through hell, but the feelings did not change. If only he used courage and had his back

[@carriere888]

most people my age I find can't live to any form of honor and they disgust and sicken me your totally right you need to develop mind and body thank you finally someone said it better then I could think to

[@walterhoover3549]

As someone whose father was almost nonexistent in his life, I am glad I found this because it has shed light on somethings I have struggled with as I get older. Mainly, what does it mean to be manly and how to be a man.

[@TheCuriousNoob]

I'm curious about what opinions are held by the few who "thumbs downed" this video.

[@FormulaKimball]

The Curious Noob Gotta allow for a few accidental downvotes, probably a few more who objected to the statement that honor isn't the same thing as morals or religion...

[@MarkToast]

The Curious Noob There's always the chance that they thumb downed the video based on its quality(Perhaps they just don't like videos where someone talks constantly) as opposed to the view.

[@MooseheadDrinker]

The Curious Noob feminists thumbed down this video. So .... just ignore the negative votes.

[@vladhuxley207]

The Curious Noob thumbing down is so frowned upon these days, why does the button exist

[@cesarandrade1987]

Vlad Huxley Part of being in a civilized society means that people can disagree with each other and both parties would ideally understand. The problem is, the buttons and whatever they represent are so ambigous, they are not a statement, they are not a well formed opinion, at least they are not a specific one, and certainly not a useful one. "Thumbing" up or down, saying I "like" or not is the most primitive; and (in case of discussing content wich involves something beyond eating a piece of meat) most banal of all utterances. It doesn't even serve a practical purpose for the voter, it is only information for KZbin and advertisers. So, it could be people disagreed with what was proposed in the video, wich is a more than legitimate position to assume, or they just "disliked it" on an unreasoned whim, and this, we will never know, but really, we shouldn't care, because the information should be pertinent to the individual regardless of the opinion of others.

[@haSHAH1]

this is a powerful video

[@lovelive2664]

Awesome video! Keep it up brother!

[@wlbn6954]

I agree with this code!

[@AslansMane88]

Best 08 minutes I've spent all month. And I had steak this month. And other things.

[@AslansMane88]

I'm sorry, I don't speak in minor, obscure languages of backwards peoples. My reply from a far worthier language than your own: Egredientur et fornicari teipsum, tu vermis.

[@ArielBravy]

Great video! Great body language and dress too, thank you for embodying and demonstrating this. :)

[@artofmanliness]

***** Thanks!

[@Kaelan66]

This video concisely summarized what I strive to be as a man. Wonderful job! Currently reading Donovan's book

[@jeffsmith4446]

Now this is the epitome of smart. Book and street. We need more people that think this way. Thanks man.

[@lss922]

The kind of research you do is invaluable. I got an A in a university essay I wrote starting from some AoM articles.

[@cradleofmassivewealth5505]

This is great content. Every man who wants excellence both in personal life and in the group needs to see this and read the book “the way of man” just downloaded it.

[@bctruck]

I judge a man based on the amount of bacon he is capable of consume.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

How much Bacon?

[@cheetajoe4912]

@@HighSpeedNoDrag it depends on the man

[@cheetajoe4912]

@@HighSpeedNoDrag and how much bacon he can eat

[@cheetajoe4912]

@@lemonzazz122 Don't bullsh*t me.

[@eltomgato3388]

I dunno... The bear jew wouldnt have eaten bacon

[@mikemakesmusic]

Fascinating essay! Very inspiring! One point of departure for me though...I cannot separate Biblical principles (what many erroneously call religion) from any definition of honor. I believe God defines honor, not man. Interestingly enough, the arguments made here are spot on! Nicely done and thanks much.

[@jamesmmooney]

Good video. I love what you do. Keep it going. Make more videos. People like to watch as opposed to reading articles. Stay manly.

[@mattpeck7810]

Brett, this has to be your best video yet that I've seen! Wish you toured the country!

[@TooOverrated]

Thank you for the video, I believe I really needed to hear something like this in order to push me toward what I need to do as a man, as a man that I want to be. I quite literally replayed this multiple times just to let it sink in. And I still feel like I need to view this video much more times as time passes by.

[@gabenewell7123]

Yeah I don't know how but this guy is brilliant. He conveys so much information in such a concise way.

[@michaelgeorge5591]

Wow that quote from Theodor! This channel is great!

[@daniellawrence662]

Brilliant video, all peoples morals and honour probably need to be checked especially in these modern times

[@declank9380]

at 1:58 the book in the bottom left side falls. you're welcome

[@nightsky938]

Nice bookshelf.. Can you make a vid about book recommendations tailored for self development and any other stuff related to this amazing channel’s content?

[@zachbrockman5851]

best video created of all time in my opinion.

[@jason401.]

Reading these comments makes me thankful to have a dad

[@MrDavistone]

I agree with you. Anon the Scandinavians of the Viking era, the most respected men were poets and warriors, such as Egil Skallagrimson, who was a feared warrior, rune master, poet, farmer and political/religious leader in Iceland. Julius Caesar is another example, a man of keen mind loved so much by his men that they did the unthinkable, and fought for him against the Republic.

[@blazingangel623]

Wow. This has definitely impacted how I look at myself and my character going forwards in my life, thank you for accurately putting to words something I’ve til now experienced only as a vaguely felt understanding

[@HunterSentinel]

I 100% agree with this, I've come to these conclusions "recently" (I'm 19 right now) and this is every thing I believe but said much better then I could.

[@mastersasori01]

Well said, sir, well said.

[@theeviltoaster1654]

How do your videos not have more views? This is fantastic!