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SHOW NOTES:
In this conversation, Dr. Paul and Jeremy Fox discuss positive masculinity as a new emerging field of psychology. They explore the concept of positive psychology and its connection to ancient philosophical wisdom. They debunk the notion of toxic masculinity and emphasize that masculinity, like femininity, can be used for good or bad. They highlight the importance of understanding and leveraging one's gender identity to fuel forward motion and achieve goals. They also discuss the three guiding principles of positive masculinity: the instinct to fight and win, the instinct to provide and protect, and the instinct to retain self-mastery and control of emotions.
Takeaways
Positive masculinity is a new emerging field of psychology that focuses on leveraging masculinity for good.
Masculinity, like femininity, can be used for good or bad depending on how it is channeled.
Understanding and leveraging one's gender identity is crucial for personal growth and achieving goals.
Trauma and PTSD can impact the expression of masculinity and need to be addressed in therapy.
Men's groups and mentorship play a vital role in the development of positive masculinity.
The three pillars of positive masculinity are the masculine instincts used as tools for reaching goals and filtered through good use of mindfulness, personal boundaries, and constructive decision-making.
Sound Bites
"Toxic masculinity is an erroneous construct... Every single human on the planet can behave in a narcissistic way."
"Therapy should be a technology of the mind and of understanding the self."
"The three guiding core concepts of positive masculinity: the instinct to fight and win, to provide and protect, and to retain self-mastery and control of emotions."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
09:19 Therapy as a Technology of the Mind
13:33 The Three Guiding Principles of Positive Masculinity
24:00 Positive Masculinity as a Technology of Maturity
28:45 Combining Self-Esteem and Efficacy for a Full Life
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