The Big Stick

Collected and Applied Wisdom from the Teachings of Dr. Robert Glover
By Tony Endelman,Robert Glover
Concepts
  • Nice Guy Syndrome
    A pattern where men suppress their true wants and needs, seek external approval, and use covert contracts to get their needs met — resulting in resentment, inauthenticity, and attraction problems.
  • Covert Contracts
    Unspoken deals a Nice Guy makes with others ("I'll do X, so you'll do Y"), which breed resentment when the other person doesn't comply with an agreement they never agreed to.
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  • Conscious Dating
    Approaching dating with clarity about one's own values, needs, and deal-breakers, rather than from scarcity or the need for approval.
  • Masculinity and Femininity
    The dynamic interplay of masculine and feminine energies in attraction and relationships, and how suppressing masculine traits undermines both confidence and desire.
Chapters
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. The Nice Guy Syndrome
  • Part 2. Masculinity and Femininity
  • Part 3. Attraction
  • Part 4. Conscious Dating
  • Part 5. Sex and Sexuality
  • Part 6. Relationships
  • Part 7. Heartbreak
  • Part 8. Success
  • Part 9. Happiness and Well-Being