"Adams's book positions itself, however absurdly, as a primer on the topic of being an alpha, a concept that, propelled by Trump and the manosphere, has had something of a resurgence."
"With names like Warrior Week, the Men of War Crucible, and Activate Your Alpha, these programs are often multiday events, frequently in wilderness settings, where men are subjected to gratuitous physical punishment."
"At a program called Squire, which targets teenagers, I watched a former marine warn the boys not to be 'fruitcakes,' as he pushed them through a rusty-nail-covered obstacle course and into an ice bath."
"That's how you get the money, get the girl, get the fucking mansion and the car, he exclaimed, after the boys had finished schlepping sledgehammers and kettlebells around a dirt patch with their dads."
Nick Adams, an Australian expat and author, was appointed by Donald Trump as a Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism, and Values. Adams's book, "Alpha Kings," promotes the idea of being an alpha male, emphasizing traits like marrying a 'hot' and 'low maintenance' woman. Various boot camps, such as Warrior Week and Activate Your Alpha, offer physical challenges and therapy aimed at enhancing masculinity. These programs often include harsh activities and controversial teachings, reflecting a troubling approach to masculinity.
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