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We all know the problems with monogamy. So one of the 'solutions' this past decade was to go in overreaction into polyamory; but that is still trying to solve the problem at the same level of consciousness. In this podcast the talk about a different paradigm. They talk about holons. How to solve a problem (relationships) form a higher level that the one it was created. How to integrate and transcend. Integrity vs deception. Honesty vs shame. Whats your view on the evolution of monogamy especially for higher consciousness people?

I found this western version of Misogi. Its as simple as this: Some examples Im thinking about and some other ideas: -10 day solo retreat -multi-day solo hike -run a marathon/triathlon -10K race barefoot -amateur boxing fight -quit alcohol & smoking -1 week fast -biking across the country -publish a book -give a speech to +100 people -perform an open mic -solo travel -live for 1 month in other country (different language) -climb a high mountain. -climb a 100 foot tree -deep-water scuba diving -psychedelic retreat -launch a business Whatever. Can be a physical, mental, emotional or spiritual challenge. Or even better, a mix of those. You can decide the difficulty of it, but this is the key rule: My personal experience: I realize this is true when I did my first 3 day solo meditation retreat. Nothing super difficult, but still. Is challenging. When I did it, I haven't meditate in a year, so it was tough going from nothing to full time. So I realize that for the next one, I had to do daily meditation practice, eliminate cravings, quit social media & spend way less time on phone and online, resolve personal life problems, simply my life, and be confortable eating no meat/fish and drink less coffee (since I do no coffee and veggie food on retreats). Doing a retreat, or that 1 thing, forces you to live your day to day with a higher focus on better habits, so you can thrive in that retreat/challenge. Is like an exam. If forces you weeks-months to study hard if you want to pass. School structure was ritght in that sense. Contemplate on it. What is your 1 thing for this year or 2026?

Speaking about bullshit:

For the general population yes, but my guess was that for the people in this forum most of the list is pretty achievable in a couple decades.

Its never been easier to be a polymath. A renaissance man 2.0 The polymaths of the XXI century. Imagine not accessing the best information in history (and putting into practice). Imagine what people would do back in the days, in order to have access to the internet for at least 1 year. Imagine that. Today you can read about the wisest sages in the history of humankind while you take a shit! Still there is something off with this 'renaissance man' thing. DaVinci, Michelangelo are the gold standard of polymaths, but those... are the outliers of the outliers. 1 in billions. And still... is that a REAL polymath, the peak of human capacity? - First, they are judged form a orange perspective (how much they achieved externally, how much success they had in their field). - Second, you don't even know if those guys were happy. This happens also with some of the most important people in history: Gandhi had a bad relationship with his children. MLK cheated on his wife. etc... etc.. -And third. I find the term very abstract. -How do you move to that goal? -How do you know you are at a decent level? -Which areas are really important? Just to be a great in different fields? A bit limited. Well, metrics can solve the problem, even if eventually we have to drop them. Also, an expansion in the areas which are needed to be great at. Here is a different perspective on what a Renaissance man 2.0 may be, with some metrics: -4 pack abs and ability to fight, with good mobility and body awareness. -+310 (Level of willingness in David Hawkins scale) -Stage yellow in Spiral Dynamics -Financial independence -Relationship close to a 3.0 (Deida in ‘Intimate Communion’) -Awake (not by Leo standards) -Intermediate level in meditation (Level 4, in Culadasa's ‘The Mind Illuminated') -Travelled to +20 countries -Speak 2 languages -1 hobby you are good at -Be good in some kind of art, and publish at least 1 pice of your work Imagine a person checking all these boxes. These points I made here are not the end goal, these are MINIMUM STANDARDS. The game starts here. -What would you add? -What doesn't make sense to you in the list? Much love, -k

haha well interesting pov, but we have to raise the bar a bit Nah, I dont compare myself with the greats. In fact, as I said in the OP, my standards are different from the classical 'renaissance man'. I find them a bit shallow.

Yeah, depends on the person. For a native english speaker doenst make a lot of sense, or if you dont like to travel. Creating art for me is a BIG yes. It depends on the person, but some form of creativity and expression seems a must for me.

I had success in the past, but then I focused to much on living life and then spirituality, that business went to shit. Now building it back. Still, not having financial independence shouldn't be a excuse to not have/pursue the others items on the list.

Yeah, after learning this term I asked chatgpt for 10 similar japanese terms. Very interesting. Kaizen was one of them. Very interesting culture.

Yeah, it makes sense to do more than 1 a year depending on the difficulty. I found this concept thru this guy and he advocates to try 1 big/year and 4-6 mid/year. I also thought about diving. Just started some breath holds and CO2 tables. The tree climbing sound great for me also. Recently climbed some safe trees and stayed there contemplating and connecting with it. Found it very spiritual also. There is that depth flirting with death even if its with safety measures. Thats why the 1st rule of this challenges is: 'Don't die!'

It can be tough. What worked best for me was to do a 3 day solo meditation retreat in the woods. You can try do it, and only buy healthy food. Stick through the urges. Isolated you wont have a chance. Its like a complete reset from day to day life.

Updating this: https://www.lethalgentleman.com/p/how-to-be-a-modern-renaissance-man Mostly 'stage orange' stuff. Add your spiritual challenges if you may. Just posted about this 'Misogi' concept and it makes so much sense. Check it out:

Depends on the person. My guess is that 90% of people don't even know that there is another way to live. Tell someone to start an online business, so they can travel the world and make money while they sleep. Tell someone to learn and practice pickup and new sex techniques, so they can can a great romantic and sexual life. Tell someone to go to the gym/do calisthenics/conscious movement, and have a clean nutritious diet. Tell someone to meditate, do yoga, try psychedelics, solo retreats and read profound books about spirituality and philosophy, so they can awaken. Tell people to go into wild adventures and do hard weird stuff. Nah, most people would tell you that those things are not worthy or imposible. It doesn't even go through their minds that such possibilities exist.

Damn I'm watching the video Leo posted in his blog. Peak McGregor trash talk was top tier. Oh man. Pure charisma. Always make me laugh. Iconic run. But... it doesn't last forever...

wow totally different energy. seems like a different person (Audrey also).

Put the 2 versions of that guy on tinder/speed dating/festival/bars and lets see. Actions would speak louder than words.

LOOL Most women would say publicly what is socially acceptable. What makes them look good. If the men believing this knew with which kind of dudes those girls hooked up... Or maybe there are +30 women (tired of alphas) and really prefer that option, because the associate the jacked guy with just a ONS. Or they realize they cant get a guy like that. Is like men saying they prefer a regular chick in stead of a model because models are dumb. The fox and the grapes kind of rationalization.

JP has some great points, but main, some things are painful to watch (just the first 20 seconds. Talking about offended snowflakes. As a 60 year old man, a 20 year old triggers you that badly? Come on). Whats the point of this beside NPC junk entertainment?

hahah classic. Its sad when you look at that dynamic from a more yellow perspective and you realize that they wont change... The paradox here is that your father maybe is less fit to vote because sometimes is better to know nothing in stead of getting confused by junk media.

Top tier guys are the prize. Then women. And then the rest of men.

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Words can become obstacles. Absolute = God = One/Infinite Mind = Nothingness

That guy looks sleazy af Would never let this guy be in the same room as my daughter.

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Reality is single mind, and is limitless.