The Tribe of The Fire

Unleash Your Inner Spark with These Resources

Here, you’ll find handpicked resources to deepen your connection, devotion, and sense of belonging.

The Book of Fire (Draft)

If you are interested in joining us, this is the first resource to check out BEFORE contacting Jason. This is a free preliminary draft version; the printed copy should be available by early 2026.

Download the “The Book of Fire”

Jason’s Personal Blog

Here’s you’ll find the early posts related to the development of The Tribe before the Tribe was launched.

Jason’s Personal Blog

“The Lab” Blog

A blog documenting an earlier version of The Tribe that was associated with El Diablo Combatives, the mma and jiu jitsu gym in Montrose, Colorado.

The Lab Blog

Jason’s Books

Relevant Blog Posts Written by Jason

Since about 2006, I have been a fairly prolific blogger. The real value of this hobby has been, at least semi-permanently, memorializing my thoughts, ideas, and wisdom I’ve learned on my parth to personal growth. Below are some select blog posts from a wide variety of my blogs which may be of interest to prosective or current Tribe members. Note some of the advice may be outdated due to my growth and evolution.

Tribes

Lifestyle

Sex and Relationships

Gender Roles

Psychology and Society

Parenting

Assorted Issues

Running

Fighting

Careers

Relevant Books not Written by Jason

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  • Achor, S. (2010). The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work. Crown Business.
  • Allen, J. (1903). As a Man Thinketh. Thomas Y. Crowell & Co.
  • Andelin, H. (1963). Fascinating Womanhood. Pacific Press.
  • Argov, S. (2002). Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl—A Woman’s Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship. Adams Media.
  • Ariely, D. (2008). Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions. HarperCollins.
  • Attia, P., & Gifford, B. (2023). Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. Harmony Books.
  • Aurelius, M. (ca. 180). Meditations. Translated by Gregory Hays. Modern Library.
  • Baggett, B. (2013). Secrets to Creating Chemistry: Mastering Attraction, Conversation & Connection. Empresse Publishing.
  • Barash, D. P., & Lipton, J. E. (2001). The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People. W.H. Freeman.
  • Beach, M. (Year Unknown). Bondage: BDSM Playbook – The Secret to Understanding BDSM and Mastering Dominance & Submission. Self-published.
  • Beck, R., & Metrick, S. (1990). The Art of Ritual: A Guide to Creating and Performing Your Own Ceremonies. Celestial Arts.
  • Bergner, D. (2013). What Do Women Want? Adventures in the Science of Female Desire. Ecco.
  • Bishop, S. (2001). Develop Your Assertiveness. Kogan Page.
  • Blackburn, S. (2001). Ethics: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
  • Blue, V. (2002). The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus. Cleis Press.
  • Blue, V. (2006). The Ultimate Guide to Sexual Fantasy. Cleis Press.
  • Bly, R. (1990). Iron John: A Book About Men. Addison-Wesley.
  • Bond, M. (2014). The Power of Others. Oneworld Publications.
  • Bookchin, M. (1998). The Communist Manifesto: Insights and Problems. New Politics, 6(4).
  • Brach, T. (2003). Radical Acceptance: Awakening the Love that Heals Fear and Shame. Bantam.
  • Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2005). The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book. Simon & Schuster.
  • Branden, N. (1994). The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem. Bantam.
  • Brooks, D. (2011). The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement. Random House.
  • Brown, B. (2010). The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Hazelden Publishing.
  • Brown, B. (2012). Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Gotham Books.
  • Brown, B. (2015). Rising Strong. Spiegel & Grau.
  • Browning, C. R. (1992). Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland. HarperCollins.
  • Bunn, G. C. (2012). The Truth Machine: A Social History of the Lie Detector. Johns Hopkins University Press.
  • Burgess, D. (2012). Teach Like a PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator. Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
  • Burkeman, O. (2021). Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
  • Cabane, O. F. (2012). The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism. Portfolio.
  • Casanova, N. (2023). The Machiavellian’s Guide to Charm: For Both Prince and Practitioner. Independently published.
  • Chapman, G. (1995). The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. Northfield Publishing.
  • Cialdini, R. B. (1984). Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Harper Business.
  • Cialdini, R. (2016). Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade. Simon & Schuster.
  • Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results. Avery.
  • Cloud, H. (1999). Boundaries in Marriage. Zondervan.
  • Cloud, H., & Townsend, J. (1992). Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life. Zondervan.
  • Coelho, P. (1988). The Alchemist. HarperOne.
  • Conley, C. (2024). Learning to Love Midlife. Little, Brown Spark.
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  • Covey, S. R. (1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Free Press.
  • Coyle, D. (2018). The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. Bantam Books.
  • Cramer, E. (2013). 131 Dirty Talk Examples: Learn How To Talk Dirty with These Simple Phrases That Drive Your Lover Wild & Beg You For Sex Tonight. Self-published.
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. Harper & Row.
  • Cuddy, A. (2015). Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Little, Brown.
  • Dalio, R. (2017). Principles. Simon & Schuster.
  • Damour, L. (2016). Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood. Ballantine Books.
  • David, S. (2016). Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life. Avery.
  • DeAngelo, D. (2006). Attraction Isn’t a Choice. Double Your Dating.
  • DeAngelo, D. (2006). Sex Secrets. Self-published.
  • De Las Morenas, D. (2015). Dominate: Conquer Your Fears. Become the Ultimate Man. Independently published.
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  • Deida, D. (1997). The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire. Sounds True.
  • Dikkers, S. (2014). How to Write Funny: Your Serious, Step-By-Step Blueprint for Creating Incredibly, Irresistibly, Successfully Hilarious Writing. CreateSpace Independent Publishing.
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  • Donovan, J. (2013). No Man’s Land. Self-published.
  • Donovan, J. (2016). Becoming a Barbarian. Dissonant Hum.
  • Donovan, J. (2021). Fire in the Dark: Men and Gods in a World Without Rules. Imperium Press.
  • Doyle, L. (2004). Things Will Get as Good as You Can Stand. Fireside/Simon & Schuster.
  • Doyle, L. (2017). The Empowered Wife: Six Surprising Secrets for Attracting Your Husband’s Time, Attention, and Affection. BenBella Books.
  • Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Scribner.
  • Duhigg, C. (2012). The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. Random House.
  • Duhigg, C. (2024). Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Random House.
  • Easton, D., & Hardy, J. W. (2009). The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Adventures (2nd ed.). Celestial Arts.
  • Fegatofi, M. (2015). BDSM Basics for Beginners: A Guide for Dominants and Submissives Starting to Explore the Lifestyle. Self-published.
  • Feldhahn, S., & Feldhahn, J. (2004–2008). For Women Only, For Men Only, and For Couples Only. Multnomah.
  • Feldhahn, S., & Feldhahn, J. (2006). For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women. Multnomah.
  • Ferriss, T. (2007). The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich. Crown Publishing.
  • Fisher, H. (2004). Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love. Henry Holt and Company.
  • Fisher, H. (2009). Why Him? Why Her? How to Find and Keep Lasting Love. Henry Holt and Co.
  • Fisher, H. (2016). Anatomy of Love: A Natural History of Mating, Marriage, and Why We Stray. W. W. Norton & Company.
  • Fisher, R., Ury, W., & Patton, B. (1991). Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. Penguin Books.
  • Frankl, V. E. (2000). Man’s Search for Ultimate Meaning. Basic Books.
  • Fried, J., & Hansson, D. H. (2010). Rework. Crown Business.
  • Friedman, R. (2021). Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success. Simon & Schuster.
  • Garcia, G. (2008). The Decline of Men: How the American Male Is Tuning Out, Giving Up, and Flipping Off His Future. Harper Perennial.
  • Gerber, M. E. (1995). The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. HarperBusiness.
  • Gilligan, J. (1996). Violence: Reflections on a National Epidemic. Vintage.
  • Gladwell, M. (2008). Outliers: The Story of Success. Little, Brown and Company.
  • Glover, R. A. (2003). No More Mr. Nice Guy. Running Press.
  • Godin, S. (2003). Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable. Portfolio.
  • Godin, S. (2005). All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low-Trust World. Portfolio.
  • Godin, S. (2008). Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us. Portfolio.
  • Godin, S. (2010). Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?. Portfolio Hardcover.
  • Godin, S. (2011). Poke the Box. The Domino Project.
  • Godin, S. (2011). We Are All Weird: The Rise of Tribes and the End of Normal. Portfolio/Penguin.
  • Godin, S. (2011). We Are All Weird. Do You Zoom, Inc.
  • Godin, S. (2018). This Is Marketing: You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See. Portfolio.
  • Goggins, D. (2018). Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. Lioncrest Publishing.
  • Goleman, D. (2006). Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships. Bantam Books.
  • Gottlieb, L. (2010). Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough. Dutton.
  • Grant, A. (2013). Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success. Viking Press.
  • Grant, A. (2016). Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World. Viking.
  • Greene, R. (1998). The 48 Laws of Power. Penguin Books.
  • Greene, R. (2001). The Art of Seduction. Viking Penguin.
  • Greene, R. (2006). The 33 Strategies of War. Viking Press.
  • Greene, R. (2012). Mastery. Viking.
  • Greene, R. (2018). The Laws of Human Nature. Viking Press.
  • Grossman, D. (1996). On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society. Back Bay Books.
  • Grossman, D. & Christensen, L. W. (2008). On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace. Warrior Science Publications.
  • Guillebeau, C. (2010). The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World. Perigee Books.
  • Guillebeau, C. (2014). The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life. Harmony Books.
  • Haidt, J. (2006). The happiness hypothesis: Finding modern truth in ancient wisdom. Basic Books.
  • Haidt, J. (2012). The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion. Pantheon Books.
  • Hardy, D. (2010). The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success. Success Media.
  • Harrington, L., & Williams, M. (2012). Playing Well with Others: Your Field Guide to Discovering, Navigating and Exploring the Kink, Leather and BDSM Communities. Greenery Press.
  • Harris, D. (2014). 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head. Dey Street Books.
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  • Harris, S. (2014). Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. Simon & Schuster.
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  • Holiday, R. (2016). Ego Is the Enemy. Portfolio.
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  • Junger, S. (2016). Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging. Twelve.
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