Watkins Publishing Backbone: The 21st Century Guide to Finding Your Inner Roar

What does it mean to be a powerful, happy man in today's world? What does it take for a man to know himself, know his mission in life, and live a life of strength, honor, and wisdom? In Backbone, the modern man finally has a self-help book worthy of his masculinity. This book won t ask you to get in touch with your feminine side if you want to embrace change. It s a straight talking, down-to-earth and funny guide to get you working with your masculinity instead of against it. Backbone combines no-nonsense wisdom with brutally honest exercises to help you to: Find your purpose in life Hone your emotional intelligence Escape unhelpful beliefs, patterns, and habits Live an amazing, powerful, passion-filled life Wagner addresses the challenges that modern men typically face, asking you to join him in a series of profound self- examination exercises and questions covering life purpose, male identity, spirituality, self-limitation, sexuality, relationships, fatherhood and more. Every chapter is highly practical and also includes observations and examples from David's own life journey as well as insights gained from the many clients and groups he has worked with over the years. Learning to be a good man used to be part of our culture; sons learned from fathers, nephews learned from uncles, apprentices learned from masters. But today this rarely happens. Modern men have to figure it out by themselves. Backbone is a practical, step-by-step guide to help men know themselves deeply, root out weaknesses, enhance strengths, and upgrade their experience of life. So, have you got the backbone to start your journey? Review Most men are allergic to the big conversations around purpose, passion, and power because, well, they re usually boring or too far out there . David is one of the rare men on this Earth who has the brains, heart, and balls to go deep without losing his sense of humor. He s a modern teacher for wisdom of the ages. --Tripp Lanier, International Men's Coach and Host of The New Man Podcast This is a book that every man needs to read! Wagner has a way of making practical, no-BS, life-changing wisdom totally accessible. --Dominic Carubba, men's coach, author of 7 Pages to Success Such an important and accessible read for men of today. David s compelling voice offers men the most perfect distinctions and the best questions to be both powerful AND happy. --Elena Brower, yoga teacher and author of Art of Attention Backbone is a fabulous title and it exactly what David has given me a spiritual backbone with which I can blast off and accomplish my goals and live my dreams bravo!!! --Lev Gorn, actor on The Americans (FX Network) About the Author David H Wagner is a spiritual teacher, men's group leader, and proud father who has dedicated his life to the exploration of personal transformation. He travels widely leading workshops and retreats for people from all walks of life from all over the world. He is the host of The Whole Manchilada Podcast, is a featured meditation teacher on Yogaglo.com, and serves on the faculties of Kripalu and Omega Institutes. Learn more on his website www.davidhwagner.com.