The Warrior Ethos – Stephen Pressfield
Book - The Warrior Ethos by Steven Pressfield
Post by @ethanmarkemery reading fueled by @getsome_au
Background -
I feel like alot of young people grow up with a real sense of purpose. A feeling that their life has the potential to serve a cause or be part of something greater than themselves.
I grew up with military family members and surrounded myself with war films and memorabilia and had a very clear view of what I wanted to do and be in my life.
The difficulty often lies in articulating those feelings and sometimes understanding them yourself. I had wanted to be a Special Forces soldier my entire life. I had my shot but life rarely follows the course you set in your head and turn out the way you desperately want it to.
The books advice - The book has a series of tenets which when reflected upon can force self reflection and growth. It uses historical examples of leadership and success to paint a picture of what a humbled life can bring and how to deal with life's ups and downs. From treating people respectfully to always continuing to push forward I would recommend this book for anyone who needs to find their place in the world.
Result - After crippling failures you find yourself at a crossroads, you can lay down and accept your end or recognise that the fire that drive you towards one goal can be used to get you somewhere else.
Four years after leaving the Army completely injured I was representing Australia at the Functional Fitness World Championships in Sweden in a sport that I had entirely taught myself.
