Before a man can lead, build, protect, or leave a legacy, he must possess something deeper than motivation or talent.

He must possess fortitude.

In this episode of For My Sons, we explore why resilience alone is not enough, why grit without recovery leads to burnout, and why fortitude is the invisible backbone behind dependable men.

Fortitude is the strength that allows a man to rise after the blow and continue when the road is long, quiet, and unforgiving. It is not loud. It is not glamorous. But it is the virtue that finishes the journey.

We draw from lived experience, modern research, and ancestral wisdom to show why every culture that has survived hardship teaches its sons the same lesson: endurance shapes destiny.

Yoruba wisdom says: “Ẹ̀mí gígùn ni ìwa ọkùnrin.” A long-enduring spirit is the essence of a man.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between resilience, grit, and fortitude

• Why many men rise once but fail to continue

• How fortitude is built through resistance, repetition, and responsibility

• A simple framework to strengthen your endurance in daily life

🎧 If this message resonates, the unfiltered letter I wrote this week — where I go deeper into the Fortitude Loop — is inside Patreon.

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