Shannon's Journal Discussion Thread, Vol. 8

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I@Shannon

I've been running PM for a little over 2 months. This sub is on par with Maverick in terms of smoothness. It's also on par with Maverick in terms of the thick skin effect. I'm really enjoying it so far,  particularly since it seem to build on itself using experiential feedback loops. I'm hoping to see some of what you've done here layered into AM7.


Overall, this is probably my favorite sub. Nice job on this one.

Thank you for the feedback.  Is there anything else you can share about whata you've noted from PM, or in response to it?

The first thing I noticed about the sub is that it felt really mellow to me, kind of like Maverick did. That stands in stark contrast to US which had a stimulating effect. My stress levels dropped immediately. The next thing I noticed is that I felt a kinship with other men. Then I began to notice deference from other men. Then I began to notice hints of intimidation from other men. Then I noticed that I was walking more upright, shoulders back, chin up. Then I began to notice that I was taking up more space. At some point within the last 2 weeks, I began to want other men to challenge me so I could beat them at whatever I was being challenged on.

Other notables are that I started getting acne on my face and back within a week or two of beginning. Also, my scent changed. I began to stink more, especially my feet and armpits. One morning, I woke up with an 8 out of 10 morning wood which is something that hasn't happened in a while. I've been working out regularly mainly because I want my physical conditioning to match my mindset. In one of my offline journal entries, I noted that I want to forge myself into something "weapon-like" on a mental, physical, and emotional level. I don't mean that in the sense of violence. I mean it in the sense of Spartan-like discipline. I also noted that it's "stoking my inner badass". It feels good. Really good.

Here's a quote from my offline journal which really sums it up: "Part of me is wondering if I'll even WANT to run AM7."