Share The News
Recent Posts
Hombre Starter Pack: 10 Essentials for the Modern Stoic Man
Because life’s tough, but you don’t have to be unprepared (or ashy).
Congratulations. You’ve made it to manhood with your humor intact, a few emotional scars, and maybe a favorite coffee mug that says something like “World’s Okayest Dad.” You’ve faced some storms, dodged some nonsense, and started to realize that wisdom matters more than horsepower.
But what does a modern Hombre need to thrive? To live with purpose, courage, and maybe a little swagger?
Glad you asked.
Here’s your Hombre Starter Pack: 10 essentials — mental, physical, and philosophical — for men who want to live better, think clearer, and laugh louder.
- A Cast Iron Skillet
Why: Because Teflon is for cowards.
Bonus Stoic Point: Cooking your own meals is an act of virtue and self-reliance. Plus, you can defend your home with it if necessary.
- A Copy of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Why: The Roman emperor wrote the greatest self-help book of all time, and never once mentioned abs or productivity hacks.
Bonus Stoic Point: Every page is a reminder that complaining never made anyone immortal.
- A Mug That Tells the Truth
Why: Coffee is sacred. The vessel should match your values.
Example: “Powered by Purpose, Coffee, and Poor Decisions.”
- A Cold Shower Habit
Why: It builds grit, reduces inflammation, and reminds you that comfort isn’t the goal — growth is.
Bonus Stoic Point: Voluntary discomfort is a Stoic flex. So is screaming silently.
- A Go-To Grooming Kit
Why: Clean doesn’t mean fancy. It means respect — for yourself and the people within sniffing range.
Hombre Man Pick: Our grooming goods are built for the man who showers and sharpens his mind.
- A Pocket Journal (Or App If You’re Fancy)
Why: Reflect, plan, vent, plot revenge — whatever works. Writing is thinking made visible.
Bonus Stoic Point: Epictetus said, “Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” Writing helps you get there without sounding like a jerk.
- A Go-To Recipe That Doesn’t Involve a Microwave
Why: A man who can make fire and a decent steak is already ahead of 80% of Instagram.
Bonus Stoic Point: Self-sufficiency starts in the kitchen. Plus, fire is man’s first virtue.
- A Daily Physical Practice
Why: Walk, lift, run, chop wood, wrestle demons. Your body’s the vehicle for your mission.
Bonus Stoic Point: You don’t need to be ripped. You need to be ready.
- A Tribe
Why: Stoicism doesn’t mean going it alone. You need men who challenge, support, and roast you just enough to keep you humble.
Hombre Man Community: We’re building it. You’re invited. Just don’t be a tool.
- A Sense of Humor About It All
Why: Because life’s ridiculous, people are confusing, and no one makes it out alive. Laugh anyway.
Bonus Stoic Point: Marcus Aurelius didn’t say it, but he definitely thought it.
Final Thought: Less Ego, More Grit. That’s the Way of the Hombre.
At Hombre Man, we’re not promising enlightenment in 30 days or abs in six weeks. We’re here to help you live wiser, tougher, and funnier — one day, one habit, one beard oil at a time.
Want to live better?
Start here. Stay humble. And pass the coffee.
