The world is largely set up for mindless workers and exploitation. When you start behaving like an intelligent, masculine man, you meet resistance. People begin to doubt you, mock you, argue with you, become angry, jealous, or resentful. It feels difficult, and for most men this pressure is enough to slow them down and push them back into an obedient, mediocre state. We are wired for acceptance and submission. When people don’t accept us, we feel anxious and depressed. But this is old programming. In the modern world, we don’t actually need acceptance, submission, or constant approval to survive. The problem with mediocrity and submission is that while you may survive with the help of your community, you become a mediocre drone — an average of the mindless workers around you. That kind of life doesn’t bring happiness, and it isn’t exciting. And that is especially tragic for a man. But you have a choice. You can decide to be a man who pursues excellence. A man with purpose, principles, and standards. It may feel hard at first, but the more you persevere, the stronger you become. Over time, you begin to build a world that is shaped around you — a world designed for a man. — Warrior's Path