Comments on: Where’s Our Battlefield?

By: Eric Carden

Eric Carden — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 22:44:00 +0000

Great post Chad. You’ve helped me re-realize my dream of wanting to be an adventurous, sci-fi/fantasy author. For far too long in life I’ve preferred the easy way out, when there isn’t. For so long I’ve over-thought what I’ve wanted to write, and I know for sure now it’s about heroes in the modern age with a world going mad. You have become an inspiration to me recently, and I’ve been teaching myself to think as an Alpha male. Hell, the workout program I follow is called the Alpha Body Blueprint, and it’s the only one I’ve been able to stick with on a consistent basis. It makes me feel alive by the way if you want some music that is pure manhood, I suggest Iron Savior from Germany they are freaking awesome. Now I’m off to write about fighting against a tyrant of steel.

By: Angelus

Angelus — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:46:00 +0000

You are one of my biggest inspirations Chad. I love your blog, and your words constantly push me to do things I never imagined I could do. I really like how this is not just a generic fitness site that only talks about fitness, but it talks about actions, living and glory. I am grateful I discovered your blog at an early age (16 years old) so I have plenty of time to reach what you describe to be “The Legendary Man”. I really hope I could meet you one day.

By: Chad Howse

Chad Howse — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:36:00 +0000

In reply to Joshua.

This is awesome! Well said man.
You get it. You’re in your battle. There are those, however, who do feel tame, and we need to figure out how to release the warrior in them, you’ve got your shit together, you’re moving forward in a battle and it’s awesome to see.

Thanks for that. Well written too.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:22:00 +0000

Call us not tame who have submitted to the discipline of the battle line. Like the Spartans at Thermopolae we go not for our own glory, though there is glory there to be won. We go because of those we leave behind who will be subject to pillage and slavery if we fail to go, or fail to succeed.

My battlefield is what I do for a living because I am obligated to my family. To make certain the mortgage is paid, groceries are in the fridge, along with the hundred other things which kids and family require.

I am not tame. I am committed to the duty, my duty, of caring for my people.

My battle is joined daily when I kiss my wife and head out the door. I face my fears. I stand on the line and refuse to give ground. I return at night bloodied and weary but unbroken.

I would not use the tame to describe myself or any other who joins the battle line.

WE ARE NOT TAME!

By: Chad Howse

Chad Howse — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:46:00 +0000

In reply to Spence.

I agree! Life is a war. We’re at battle. Well said.
I think, as men, we need to see it as such just to take it as seriously as we should be taking it.
Thanks for the comment man.

By: Chad Howse

Chad Howse — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:45:00 +0000

In reply to Doug DeVore.

Wow Doug, that is damn well awesome. Appreciate it.
I have thought of this site as such, and my position in this tribe or army we’re building as something like that. That’s why I take so much time with my articles, and why I choose certain topics over others.
I love this site, and this tribe. It’s incredible how it’s growing and taking form, but I want more adventure, and I think we all do. I’m figuring out what that will look like and where it will take place now – this battle, this site, will always be a part of the battle, I feel like I need some physical adventure to go along with it.