Hard as it may be to believe, we’re less than four months away from the end of 2026. If this year has gone by like many of the rest — starting with high hopes, only to fall into ruts of malaise and disappointment — then make the decision to finish 2026 out strong. Change directions; build a strong foundation for a different and better way of being in the world by joining The Strenuous Life.
Take the Strenuous Life Challenge
New members of TSL are enrolled into the 12-week Strenuous Life Challenge, which is designed to induct initiates into a life of strenuosity and help them form new, health-boosting, mindset-enhancing, life-improving habits. You’ll be asked to hit certain benchmarks in terms of daily physical activity and good deeds, earn at least one badge, and complete a diverse range of weekly “Agons” or challenges.
The Strenuous Life Challenge is designed to push you outside your comfort zone, get you having new experiences, and help you become more than you are now in body, mind, and spirit. Those who complete the Challenge earn an exclusive TSL challenge coin, as well as a new outlook on life.
Finally Put Your Long-Standing Intentions Into Action
The Strenuous Life is like a scouting program for grown men, and its structure — which offers a set of 50+ badges and clear requirements to earn them — facilitates learning new skills, having new experiences, and forming new habits. It’s designed to help you put your long-standing intentions — all those times you’ve said, “I’d really like to start doing _____” — into action.
TSL can be just the kick in the pants you need to finally make good on your goals. Here’s a small sample of some of the stuff members have done as part of The Strenuous Life in the last six months:
If you’re finally ready to move from point A to point B with your goals, TSL will provide the map and guide you on your journey.
Meet Like-Minded Individuals (In Person!)
Are you looking for a way to meet up with like-minded individuals and form more real-world friendships? The Strenuous Life can help you make those connections.
One of the features of TSL are local chapters that members can use to organize real world, in-person meet-ups. Members get together to ruck, camp, learn skills, visit museums, discuss books, break bread, and more.
The Strenuous Life is meant to be shared — come and join a tribe of men who want more out of life!
Enrollment Is Open Until September 17, 2026
Find new interests, improve your mindset, and finish the year on a stronger, more skillful path by joining The Strenuous Life.
Enrollment will only be open until Thursday, September 17, 2026.
For those enrolled, the 12-week Challenge officially begins on September 19th.
The next enrollment of TSL will not occur until the winter of 2027. This is the last enrollment of the year.
I hope to see you on The Strenuous Life!
