First we must accept what it true: Human history IS the history of conflict...

First we must accept what it true:

Human history IS the history of conflict

Man vs himself Man vs nature Man vs man Man vs woman Man vs the gods

Everything interesting happens as the result of attempting to resolve one or more conflicts

Conflict is the catalyst

Conflict can NOT be avoided, only delayed or transformed

Delaying resolving a conflict has a cost

A delay may lead to more destructive conflicts and/or force you into conflict on a field you are not comfortable with

Then you get everything you tried to avoid, with interest

There are three ways to resolve conflict

1⃣Violence (physical coercion) 2⃣Manipulation (emotional, social coercion) 3⃣Persuasion (cooperative problem solving)

Each method has costs, advantages and disadvantages

A man must become a master of each method of conflict resolution

As men, we are responsible for protecting & providing for our people

Men have a moral obligation to seek out, engage in & resolve conflict swiftly & in our favor

The cost of abdicating our role is allowing others to decide how a conflict will be resolved

This can be deadly

Not all conflict is adversarial

Most day to day conflict is with people who we have bonds with, family, friends, coworkers

Both violence and manipulation are tools of warfare

Using these methods on allies eventually creates a state of constant war within our lives

Using persuasion to resolve daily conflicts with people close to us provides the highest ROI

Persuasion requires that we provide a win-win solution

This requires us to provide value in trade

Mastering conflict resolution through persuasion creates a peaceful life

“I am afraid/uncomfortable with conflict”

Of course you are, most people do everything they can to avoid conflict, only facing up to it when given no other alternative

Only mastering the three forms of conflict resolution will give you the confidence that will let you enjoy it

“Getting into conflicts is immoral, I just want peace”

As a man, its our duty to engage in conflicts

Avoiding necessary conflict is immoral as it causes terrible suffering and injustice which we can prevent

The path to a peaceful life includes mastering conflict resolution

“What if I given in & stop pursuing my interests to avoid conflict?”

Giving in and avoiding conflict only increases the amount of conflict in the world

Conflict is the catalyst that prompts us to solve lifes big problems

Refusing to solve problems doesn’t make them go away

If this thread brought you value, please like and share the first tweet

You can also contact me to get help becoming better with conflict