In this episode of the Burden Society Podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of participation and showing up in various aspects of life, including fitness and community events. They reflect on recent events, share personal fitness goals, and explore future plans for the Burden Society, including new training opportunities and events like the Crucible. The conversation emphasizes personal growth, self-defense, and the value of community support. In this conversation, the participants discuss various topics including the need for accountability and punishments in their activities, the implications of government funding and social services, the complexities of immigration and crime, the challenges of misinformation in politics, and a review of their recent Forge event, highlighting areas for improvement and personal experiences.Join The Patreon -- https://patreon.com/BurdenSociety?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin our Email List -- https://mailchi.mp/6fc7525ae83f/burden-society-landing-pageJoin the Burden Society Discord -- https://discord.gg/KYAjcV9NChapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:09 Celebrating Achievements and Participation03:41 The Importance of Showing Up05:01 Reflections on the Forge Event08:44 Fitness Goals and Personal Growth10:18 Housekeeping and Hunting Updates13:24 Setting Fitness Goals for the Year16:21 Planning for Future Events19:34 The Concept of the Crucible22:45 The Forge Concept and Event Structure26:03 Event Naming and Inspiration28:56 Learning and Growth Through Events30:02 The Rite of Passage and Physical Challenges35:10 Self-Defense and Personal Responsibility40:35 Community Engagement and Future Plans54:13 Punishments and Accountability55:16 Federal Funding and Economic Concerns56:29 Government Dependency and Social Programs57:48 Political Accountability and Public Perception01:01:09 Immigration and Crime01:02:25 Filtering Immigrants: The Good and the Bad01:03:54 Disrespect and Responsibility01:05:07 Misinformation and Political Narratives01:08:02 Political Disagreement and Acceptance01:09:08 Cultural Sensitivity and Gender Identity01:13:41 Humorous Anecdotes and Lighthearted Banter01:14:31 Reflections on Forge 3 vs. Forge 401:19:47 Evaluating the Forge Experience01:20:59 Improvements and Lessons Learned01:25:29 Favorite Moments and Future PlansWhat Dylan Is Reading -- https://a.co/d/faafqwORace Day / Training Fuel:Gu Gels: https://amzn.to/3YCURAPGatorade Endurance Formula: https://amzn.to/3OCYQsqBPN G1M Sport: https://amzn.to/3DT7U7KBPN Electrolytes: https://amzn.to/3DUN0oJDylan's Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6j5VLDlWMaR9dcvyz0hyHgFOLLOW US ON IG!@dyltheyoung & @peyton.cookGRATEFUL APPAREL 15% off -- https://gratefulapparel.com/?ref=dyltheyoung using code "dyltheyoung" at check out.Gear!Magnetic Child Lockshttps://amzn.to/47J5mW7Lighting Setupsoftbox - https://amzn.to/424CZAFstand - https://amzn.to/3u1rtJElight - https://amzn.to/3Obk5T2led - https://amzn.to/3u0uKZSCamping GearOzark Trail 3-Person Dome Tenthttps://amzn.to/3SacR2CLighters - https://amzn.to/47OMBkePurification Tabs - https://amzn.to/48JF5ZeSawyer Filter - https://amzn.to/48JF5ZeCamp Stove - https://amzn.to/48GNk8t