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Man in the Arena Syndrome

Man in the Arena Syndrome

The irreversible transformation of those who dare to step into battle.

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Ryan Hanley
May 16, 2025
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There’s a moment in life when you either step forward—or the world moves on without you.

This is what Teddy Roosevelt meant when he said:

“It is not the critic who counts… the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena... who errs, who comes short again and again... but who does actually strive to do the deeds.”

But Roosevelt stopped short.

Beca…

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