We are a forge.
Most men aren’t living close to their full potential. They have the stats, but they lack the framework. They’re drifting through careers, relationships, and fitness without a clear target. They aren’t engaged in their local communities helping and being of service to others.
Men’s Arete is a training ground for men who want to close the gap between who they are and who they could be.
In Ancient Greece, Arete wasn’t a feeling. Translated as excellence, goodness or virtue, it is the fulfilment of one’s potential. Functional excellence. A blade has Arete when it is sharp. A man who masters his mind, his body, soul, and his mission has Arete.
We don’t do self-help. We do Self-Mastery. We serve others and our community. We transform our souls.
We are engaged in the pursuit of excellence. If you’re ready to stop talking about potential and start living it, join us. Experience being part of a brotherhood of other men you can count on and are heading in the same direction as you.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I’m Travis.
I am not a guru, and I don’t have all the answers. I am making progress myself in the art of living.
I’m a husband and father striving to live an excellent life. I geek out about bouldering, gym, anime and philosophy. Professionally I work in IT systems, with a background in Human Resources and Outdoor Education.
When I’m not catching up with friends or family, climbing, or studying Stoic philosophy, I’m usually trying to be a better husband to my wife, a better dad to my daughter, or getting way too invested in fantasy fiction and anime.
I’m on this journey with you. Let’s get to work.