Gary Cooper Strong Silent Type
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"Whatever happened to the strong silent type like Gary Cooper"
— Tony Soprano
Sam Parr references this Tony Soprano quote when discussing his reluctance to participate in emotional vulnerability exercises or retreats. He contrasts the modern emphasis on emotional openness with the traditional stoic masculine archetype. Sam expresses his preference for more straightforward, less emotionally expressive interactions, saying "can I just say like hey chief like hi bub and just know that person only at that amount and just say yes or no."\n\nThe quote comes up during a conversation about personal development retreats like the Hoffman Institute, where participants disconnect from technology and engage in emotional work.
Sam Parr
Host of MFM and fitness influencer
Sam Parr is a serial entrepreneur and business media pioneer.
In 2016, he founded The Hustle, a business news media company that started in his kitchen with just $12 and grew to eight figures in revenue.
Sam led the charge in making newsletters popular when few believed in their potential.
After four successful years, he sold The Hustle to HubSpot, a publicly traded company. Now operating as HubSpot Media, The Hustle reaches 3 million readers daily, employs a team of nearly 100, and has been the launchpad for dozens of its staff to found their own media companies and newsletters.
Sam remains the host of the popular business podcast, My First Million, and continues to start and sell companies. He also co-founded Hampton, a highly vetted community for entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs, and teaches people to write better through his platform, Copy That.