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The Mask of Masculinity

How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives

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The Mask of Masculinity

By: Lewis Howes
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Standing between you and the man you can be is one thing: The Mask of Masculinity.

Lewis Howes grew up as an athlete. He was a two-sport All-American, played almost every sport in high school, and went on to play football professionally. Howes then transferred his competitive nature from sports to business, building his podcast, The School of Greatness, into a global phenomenon and becoming successful beyond his wildest dreams. But his whole identity was built on misguided beliefs about what "masculinity" was: dangerous, false ideas learned from teammates and coaches in locker rooms and stereotypes in the media. Like so many men, Howes grew up to be angry, frustrated, and always chasing something that was never enough.

At 30 years old, outwardly thriving but unfulfilled inside, Howes began a personal journey to find inner peace and to uncover the many masks that men - young and old - wear: by asking for advice from some of the world's best psychologists, doctors, and household names like Tony Robbins, Alanis Morissette, and Ray Lewis. That journey created this book - a must-listen for every man, and for every woman who loves a man.

In The Mask of Masculinity, Howes exposes the ultimate emptiness of the Material Mask, the man who chases wealth above all things; the cowering vulnerability that hides behind the Joker and Stoic Masks of men who never show real emotion; and the destructiveness of the Invincible and Aggressive Masks worn by men who take insane risks or can never back down from a fight.

He teaches men how to break through the walls that hold them back and shows women how they can better understand the men in their lives. It's not easy, but if you want to love, be loved, and live a great life, then it's an odyssey of self-discovery that all modern men must make.

©2017 Lewis Howes (P)2017 Lewis Howes
Anthropology Gender Studies Love, Dating & Attraction Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences Stress Management Sports
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Thank you Lewis for sharing this book. It has been a eye opener to a few personal issues that I have been denying and now am working through

Thank you lewis

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this really helped me become more rounded and put others first, more self aware, thank you

really great to become more of a man, well rounded

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One of the best books I have read in my life, no doubt about it

Best book

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I have recommended this book to so many people - it is unreal! so much truth and understanding.

absolutely loved this

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Love every chapter going to apply it in my life
it's time to rise from the negative and turn it into positive:)

refreshing

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This book has a good message, in its essence- vulnerability is courage. If you like this book
I would recommend Brene Browns The Power of Vulnerability which is amazinggggg. It goes over and beyond what is covered in this book.

Not bad, not bad

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Lewis touches on a topic that's becoming more and more important in society. Breaking it into easy to relate chapters (masks) with practical hints and real life examples, this book is a read for all who are looking to bring balance and awareness to the masculinity conversation and help create change.

Awareness is key to change

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Was really happy with this book found it really well done I feel would suit any listener at any level of ones own awereness
Great read thank you :)

Great book

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This book should be read not just by males by everybody in general. Males don’t like communicating at the best of times but if everyone knows how guys are actually feeling then everyone will understand to ask questions check up on your friends family and loved ones. Everyone wears masks it’s just some people need help to get rid of there’s.

Excellent book totally recommending it to everyone.

Crazy insight

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During listening to this book I found evwn more language to utilise in bwing able to share my journey into manhood.
I will be using much of it during the rite of passage journeys I am creatumg to take boys into conscious awakened men.

I have been a fan of Lewis for a long time and the reason I love him and this book so much is the absolute authenticity I hear in his interactions with the people around him and in the honesty with which he looks at his own failings in life.

Thank you Lewis for such a gem.

Yours truly, with absolute love and compassion

Garth Brewin

Such beautiful man!

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