Art of Manliness: Profiles in Manliness: Viktor Frankl | The Art of Manliness
ChristianPF
· 1 year ago
I like to think that I live with the mindset that Frankl suggests, but it has never been put to the test like it was for him and the others there. It is encouraging to know that even under those terrible conditions having a sense of purpose can help sustain...
Rob
· 1 year ago
Great post. "Man's Search for Happiness should be essential reading for all men, especially those who feel the need to take anti-depressants to be happy. If a man could choose to live with purpose and happiness in a concentration camp, certainly he could make that choice when he's living a fantastically comfortable middle-class life.
Shanel Yang
· 1 year ago
It's so true that people who has overcome a lot of hardship from an early age, though they seem less extroverted and perhaps less hardy on the outside are nevertheless quite strong on the inside. I wrote about that in "Fan Your Inner Flame Till It Burns Bright" at http://shanelyang.com/2008/05/10/fan-your-inner...
Marshall
· 1 year ago
This is by far one of the best articles here. Thank you, Cory.
The story of a Holocaust survivor isn't that original (though it can still inspire me). The life lessons you presented aren't that original either. But putting them together somehow made for a fresh take on both. You've really struck at the core of motivation here, while introducing me to someone with a fascinating story.
Dante Explorer
· 1 year ago
Thank you for your article on Victor Frankl. You can't read this book and not be changed. It should be required reading for every high school student. Well done.
Chris
· 1 year ago
I have to agree Frankl's book should be required reading for all HS students. I read it in Abnormal Psych in college, and was truly inspired. After reading this, I want to find the book and read it again.
Cameron
· 1 year ago
Great post, I have not read anything by him, but now I feel very compelled!
Hayden Tompkins
· 1 year ago
I can't tell you how ecstatic I am to see this article on TAOM. "Man's Search for Meaning" is one of the most profound books I've ever read. If someone can come through the experience of a concentration camp, a holocaust, with their spirit intact - that's someone who has touched the depths of our souls.
He does go into some 'technical' stuff, but I just skipped over those sections. It's powerful. Great job Cory.
Mike Bates
· 1 year ago
I think that, after 65 years, for many Americans the Holocaust is slowly becoming a faceless, impersonal tragedy along the lines of the Influenza Epidemic of the early 20th century. As more and more survivors die off, it's becoming harder and harder to relate to the horror that these men and women had to endure. Thank you for putting a face, especially one so inspiring, back into the spotlight.
What an excellent post- I've often heard his name, but I didn't realize what his story was. Now I'm looking forward to reading his book. Very well written, and lots to think about.
Karl Staib - Work Happy Now
· 1 year ago
"Choose your attitude."
That says it all right there. We are our actions. When we choose a positive attitude we will get positive results.
Charlie
· 1 year ago
Really incredible. Thanks for this.
NoPeanutz
· 1 year ago
"Man's Search for Meaning" is truly one of the most amazing works of Literature of the 20th Century. And this is acknowledged. Just an incredible story.
He watched his doctoral thesis burn when he was brought to Auschwitz, and survived by giving himself a mission. That he had to make it through the war so that he could eventually publish his research, so that his thesis would not be lost to mankind. What happened was that his experiences in the Concentration Camp enhanced his own research and theories.
Since beginning to read TAOM, the underlying theme for me has been "a man is someone who takes responsibility for his actions. Someone who can be counted to make an impact."
This was Frankl. The Nazis tried to dictate every aspect of his existence, even when he would live or die. But he found the inner fortitude to take control. It is a short read, but guaranteed inspiration.
Liara Covert
· 9 months ago
Viktor Frankle's life gains deeper meaning because he experienced what it means to lose everything and reconnect with what matters. Each human being in invited to expand his inner journey. You explore your inner self wherever you are.
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The story of a Holocaust survivor isn't that original (though it can still inspire me). The life lessons you presented aren't that original either. But putting them together somehow made for a fresh take on both. You've really struck at the core of motivation here, while introducing me to someone with a fascinating story.
He does go into some 'technical' stuff, but I just skipped over those sections. It's powerful. Great job Cory.
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That says it all right there. We are our actions. When we choose a positive attitude we will get positive results.
Just an incredible story.
He watched his doctoral thesis burn when he was brought to Auschwitz, and survived by giving himself a mission. That he had to make it through the war so that he could eventually publish his research, so that his thesis would not be lost to mankind. What happened was that his experiences in the Concentration Camp enhanced his own research and theories.
Since beginning to read TAOM, the underlying theme for me has been "a man is someone who takes responsibility for his actions. Someone who can be counted to make an impact."
This was Frankl. The Nazis tried to dictate every aspect of his existence, even when he would live or die. But he found the inner fortitude to take control.
It is a short read, but guaranteed inspiration.