Original Reddit post

I’m trying to build better habits and a stronger mindset, but I don’t want toxic masculinity or constant revenge-mode motivation. I respect people like David Goggins, but I don’t think I can wake up every day fuelled by anger. I want something more calm, disciplined, and sustainable. For men who became more disciplined, confident, emotionally controlled, and self-respecting, what philosophy helped you most? Was it Stoicism, Buddhism, martial arts, military-style discipline, personal responsibility, “live hard so life becomes easy,” or something else? What did you actually follow in daily life? submitted by /u/HeavyEbb5690

Originally posted by u/HeavyEbb5690 on r/AskMen