The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire (20th Anniversary Edition)

The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire (20th Anniversary Edition)

by David Deida

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4.7 stars from 16,062 reviews. One of the highest rated Self Help books we track.

286 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by St. Martin's Essentials

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  • You're struggling to balance ambition with intimacy and want a framework that doesn't shame desire.
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About this book

Originally published twenty years ago, The Way of the Superior Man presents lessons on how men can develop spiritually while navigating the challenges of women, work, and sexual desire. The book addresses universal struggles that continue to affect men across all ages, offering practical insights to help readers give the gifts they were born to give. Deida argues against two extremes: the macho ideal that prioritizes strength over emotional depth, and the sensitive ideal that emphasizes heart without backbone. Instead, he invites men to move beyond these limited models and participate in the full expression of consciousness and love in the present moment. This 20th Anniversary Edition includes a new introduction from the author.

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