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A Major Flaw in the Current Culture of Men’s Style

January 26, 2015 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Do you want to be better? Or better than someone else?

Success for many is now defined as achieving external perceived superiority over others, instead of pursuing internal genuine satisfaction.

 

 

All that mugging and judging can be enormously counter productive.

 Top Photo: Brad K.

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