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Inspiring the Barbarian in You through stories about Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship



The Barbarian in You - Book Update
Writing this book has never been a grind; it has been an absolute pleasure.
Ed Hinman
Oct 19, 20252 min read


Barbarian Down
Feeling Gratitude from the Sidelines of Life.
Ed Hinman
Mar 17, 20243 min read


The Book that Changed My Life
How Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding helped me dream big and escape mediocrity.
Ed Hinman
Aug 27, 20238 min read


The Common Good (Brave New World - 1/2)
Harnessing science and technology, how far will a government go to ensure happiness for their citizens? Aldous Huxley offers answers
Ed Hinman
Jul 28, 20239 min read


A Year of Cowardice and Courage (3/4)
Preparing for the most important fist fight of my life, I learned to call upon the barbarian inside and step forward with courage.
Ed Hinman
Apr 28, 202310 min read


Risk Being the Fool
As kids, we risked embarrassment in activities we loved to do. As adults we avoid risk and embarrassment at all costs.
Ed Hinman
Feb 17, 20236 min read


Warriors Without War (Moral Equivalent of War - 2/2)
Can an over-civilized and sedentary nation retain the attributes of war while denying war's dire consequences? William James says Yes.
Ed Hinman
Nov 25, 20226 min read


The Strenuous Life (Moral Equivalent of War - 1/2)
Can over-civilized men protect a nation? In the late 19th Century, Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressives said No.
Ed Hinman
Nov 18, 20225 min read


Barbarian Women - Thank You
More than a few women have asked, “Hey! Can women be barbarians too?” Here’s my response to all the Barbarian Women out there!
Ed Hinman
Jul 14, 20225 min read
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